Welcome to the ACFS

97 Australis Drive Derrimut- SITE INDUCTION

At the conclusion of the course you will be required to sign the

acknowledgement page and submit to your Supervisor.
Developed by: Russell Brown
Position: National WHS&E Manager
Date Developed: 06.09.2022
SITE ACCESS

CONTRACTORS AND VISITORS

MUST comply with all site

Safety, Health &
Environment requirements
while on site.

VEHICLE ACCESS
To access site you must
enter via Australis Drive.
PEDESTRIANS Pedestrians MUST
remain on marked
pedestrian
footpaths and be
aware of your
surroundings and
moving vehicles.

Give-way to all
vehicles and mobile
plant.
NOTE

Vehicles and persons must not enter

operational areas without authorisation.

SITE SPEED LIMITs

Truck Driver Speed Limit

SITE
SPEED
LIMITS?
Forklift Operator Speed Limit
Traffic Management Plan
Emergency Management Plan

Site Manager: Ilyas Ocal Ph: 0419 304 736

VIC State Manager: Chris Vilimovsky Ph: 0460 810 116
National WHS&E Manager: Russell Brown Ph: 0478 520 755

Emergency Services: 000

EPA: 1300 372 842 (24 hours)

Closest Hospital
Sunshine Hospital, Furlong Rd,
St Albans VIC 3021
Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are positioned across the entire facility in the event of a fire. Only if it is safe to do so ensure that you select the
correct extinguisher for the type of fire. The below guidance material will assist in checking the extinguisher and using the
extinguisher;
Chemical Spill Response

Procedure that must be followed;

 Contact the Site Manager immediately
 The Site Manager in consultation with the National WHS Manager will
determine if emergency services Ph: 000 and the VIC environmental
protection authority (EPA) are required to be notified
 The site manager will consider the immediate danger to persons and
ensure where required persons are evacuated from the premises until
emergency services arrive on site
 If it is safe to do so use the spill kit to contain and clean up the chemical
and dispose of the waste according to safety data sheet and EPA legislative
requirements Note: ensure the relevant PPE is worn according to the SDS
Important
 Do not touch any harmful substance. Take precautions to protect yourself
from harm!
 Evacuate persons not involved in containing the spill
 Isolate contaminated individuals and treat as per the SDS
 Only if it is safe to do so use the spill kit to contain and clean up the
chemical Note: ensure the correct PPE is worn according to the SDS
 Where applicable close doors to prevent further contamination
 Secure the area to keep non-emergency response personnel away from
danger
 Assist emergency services and supply the SDS if the chemical/s are known
 In conjunction with expert assistance from emergency services, minimise
the spread of contamination
 Decontaminate equipment, clothing and personnel, including any victims,
on site if necessary
 Dispose of contaminated equipment and materials as per the SDS
 Enter the chemical spill into Solv and conduct the investigation to establish
the root cause
 The site manager will contact the supplier to top up the spill kit with
supply’s.
MANDATORY
PPE

To access site,
you must wear
the minimum
mandatory
hi-visibility
clothing and
enclosed
footwear.
 FORKLIFT EXCLUSION ZONE

Where no defined walkway or driver standing zone is available, the pedestrian

must maintain a 3 metre exclusion zone from any operational
forklift.

Pedestrians must maintain eye contact with the forklift operator at all times.

Pedestrians must NOT enter a shipping container when a forklift is inside and
running.

When forklifts
are not in use

3 Metres the forklift

keys MUST be
EXCLUSION ZONE removed and
placed in the
key cabinet!
Maintain 3 Points of contact

1 Ensure the step surfaces are free of mud and debris and are
not damaged.

2 Don’t use the wheel hubs as a step surface.

Don’t climb down with something in your hand. Note:

3 Leave it on the forklift floor and retrieve it after getting
safely on the ground.

4 Don’t rush to climb out.

Check the ground surface for uneven surfaces or trip

5 hazards

6 Always face the forklift when climbing in and out.

7 Descend slowly to avoid straining a muscle.

8 Always maintain three points of contact at all times.

 TRUCK DRIVER SAFE ZONES

When tautliner trucks are being loaded the truck

drivers are to stay next to the truck cab and maintain
a minimum of 3 metres from the counter balance
forklifts.

When container trucks are being loaded the truck

drivers must either stay in the cab or in the driver
safe zone.
Opening Container Doors
1) Before opening the container doors ensure that the corner casting safety flags are
positioned on the container.

2) Attach a safety door buckle strap on both doors in case the freight has shifted
in transit.

3) Only open one door at a time in case the freight has shifted in transit Note: if
the freight has shifted you must report this to the supervisor immediately.
Position the leverage bar onto the container door handle.

4) Turn the handle to the centre of the door Note: repeat for both doors.
Safe Manual Handling

1 When manual handling always first check if the item

requires 2 persons Note: if yes ask for assistance

2 Bend your knees

3 Keep the item being lifted close to the midline of your body

4 Always maintain a straight back (the natural curvature of

your back)
Racking

1 Ensure all pallets are plastic wrapped before being placed

into the racking

2 Refer to the weight distribution signage displayed at the end

of each racking
Do not overload the racking bays!
3

4 Report all damaged racking to your supervisor!

Example Signage
HEALTH AND SAFETY
While on site under the Work Health and Safety Act you have a responsibility
to:

Take reasonable care for the Work Health and

Safety of yourself and any others who may be
affected by your acts or omissions.

You must not intentionally or recklessly interfere

with any Work Health & Safety risk controls
provided in the interests of protecting the health
and safety of personnel.
10 Safety Golden Rules
Do Not to use mobile
phones when in high
risk operational areas.
CONTRACT WORK

Sign-In at Reception and announce your

1 arrival to Site Management and obtain a
work permit.
Supply necessary SWMS and JSA’s and
2 Declare all high risk licences

Ensure all equipment is in service and

3 pre-operational checks have been
completed ASK AT THE
Establish temporary work zones (ie. OFFICE IF YOU
4 Demarcate work zone with witches hats) NEED HELP

Be initially escorted to work zone and be

5 provided with safe access instruction
TAKE 3 - Hazards
STOP THINK CONTROL
Do I understand what the
task involves? Have I identified How can I
what could go make it safe?
Have I got the correct tools
and equipment to complete wrong?
the task?

Can I complete the task

without help from others?
THANK YOU
Thank you for taking the time to complete
the Site Induction.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I acknowledge that I have read and understood the

content of this induction and will comply with all ACFS
requirements.
Employee Name:

Date:

Employee Signature:
Managers Name: