OHSW Induction

Introduction
Definitions
Roles and Responsibilities
Procedure
Documents/Forms
References

Introduction

This procedure outlines the requirements for OHSW induction of new or transferred employees, contractors and visitors permitted to work in the University. It includes the level of induction required, the timeframe for completing inductions and the keeping of induction records.

Definitions

Induction is the provision of information designed to inform a new or transferred employee, visitor or a contractor to a workplace and provide them with information concerning hazards and hazard control measures.

Roles and Responsibilities

Line Managers are responsible for:

implementing this procedure in their area of responsibility and accountability
inducting new or transferred employees, and where relevant students, visitors and contractors
maintaining induction records in accordance with this procedure
ensuring new employees complete the online learning program for Health and Safety Induction
identifying relevant online learning programs to be completed by the new employee
informing new employees of the WorkPace ergonomic software and its intent.

Employees are responsible for:

not placing themselves or others at risk of injury
participating in the induction process
completing the online learning program for Health and Safety Induction
advising line manager in writing (OHSW 61) if you wish to use the WorkPace software

Contractors and Visitors permitted to work in a University workplace are responsible for:

not placing themselves or others at risk of injury
participating in the induction process
working in accordance with University of South Australia OHSW&IM Policy & Procedures

Procedure

The Line Manager or Supervisor shall conduct induction training for all new employees or transferred employees, and where relevant, students and visitors permitted to work at a University worksite, prior to commencement of work.

All new employees to the University shall complete the online learning program for Health and Safety Induction

All new employees shall be advised of the WorkPace ergonomic software and its intent and if the employee requests its use, OHSW 61 is to be completed and forwarded to the line manager for action.

Induction for a contractor or a contractor’s employee(s) shall be carried out by the Line Manager or Supervisor responsible for the worksite in consultation with the contract project manager.

Where possible, OHSW inductions should be carried out as part of the new or transferred employees or contractors general orientation to the worksite.

OHSW inductions for employees, and where relevant, students and visitors shall be conducted using the Induction Checklist (Form OHSW 23) as a guide. Suitable records shall be kept for students, visitors and contractors.