Induction Checklist

INDUCTION CHECKLIST

• SECTIONS:
  
  1. Information and Health & Safety
  2. Incident Reporting and Workplace Tour
  3. Safety for Handling and Dealing with Hazards
  4. Plant and Equipment and PPE

INDUCTION CHECKLIST

• Employee Name:

• Position:

• Supervisor Name:

• Start Date:

  Date

Tick off each item and enter date as a record of completion

1. EXPLAIN HEALTH AND SAFETY LAWS IN QUEENSLAND

• Employer has a legal obligation for employees and visitors

• Workers have a legal obligation for self, fellow workers and visitors

• Employer expects worker to behave in a safe manner and not put themselves or others at risk (no fooling around).

• Employer will provide the (listed) PPE and will provide training in the use and maintenance of the PPE

• Provided PPE

PPE

• PPE:

• Date of completion:

  Date

2. HOW TO REPORT AN INCIDENT, INJURY OR HAZARD

• If you are injured, no matter how minor, report it immediately to your manager

• If you see something unsafe, report it to your manager

• The first aid kit is located at

• Explain what to do if a fire breaks out (emergency evacuation plan)

• Workplace Bullying will not be tolerated

• Date of Completion:

  Date

3. TAKE NEW WORKER ON A WORKPLACE TOUR, SHOW THEM

• Toilets / sink / showers

• Fire extinguisher, fire hoses / fire blanket, fire exits, exits, break glass alarms

• Assembly point (where to go when evacuating)

• First aid kit location

• Workplace hazard signs and what they mean

• Dangerous areas in the workplace (slips, trips, falls)

• Areas where workers can / cannot smoke

• Introduce to co workers / safety reps

• Date of Completion:

  Date

4. HOW TO LIFT, CARRY AND PUT THINGS DOWN SAFELY

• Show how to size up an object before trying to lift it

• Show how to lift properly (knees bent, back straight)

• Explain the risk of improper lifting

• Get worker to demonstrate correct lifting procedure

• Show employee how to operate appropriate materials handling equipment

• Date of Completion:

  Date

5. HOW TO DEAL WITH HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

• Show worker where hazardous substances are stored

• Explain any important storage details

• Show worker where the MSDS register is kept

• Show the staff member an MSDS

• Get the staff member to read an MSDS and explain the information contained in it

• Date of Completion:

  Date

6. HOW PLANT AND EQUIPMENT CAN BE DANGEROUS

• List all plant and equipment the could present a hazard E.g. Ladder, Hoists, Electrical Devices

Plant And Equipment

• Risk / Hazards with each piece of plant

• Guards

• Danger / out of service tags

• Lock out procedures

• Emergency Stop

• Inspection and maintenance

• What to do if the machine requires repairs

• Anything specific you must not do...

• Date of Completion:

  Date

7. PROVIDE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) AND SHOW WORKERS HOW TO USE IT

• Issue the new worker with PPE or show where stored

• Explain when PPE should be worn (Stress importance!!!)

• Show the worker how to fit and use PPE correctly

• Show the worker how to clean and maintain PPE

• Explain what to do if required PPE is damaged or not where it should be

• Demonstrate the use of PPE

• Get the worker to demonstrate the use of PPE

• Get the new worker to tell you when they will need to wear their PPE

• Date of Completion:

  Date

INDUCTION SIGN OFF

• Employee Signature:

  Sign

• Supervisor Signature:

  Sign