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  Workplace Signage

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  Workplace Signage

  Safety signs are necessary for the safety of everyone at your workplace. You need to understand the signs and the consequences of not following the message.

  Signs communicate messages in three different ways:

  • Symbols only.
  • Text only.
  • Symbols and text.

  Types of Signs

  • Mandatory signs
    • You MUST do what these signs say.
    • A blue disc with a white symbol, and the word MUST.
  • Danger signs
    • Permanently displayed where conditions can be life threatening.
    • Yellow sign with black exclamation mark signals danger.
    • Signs with word DANGER in a red oval on a black background.
  • Warning and caution signs
    • Usually temporary signage.
    • Yellow signs with black text.
  • Prohibition signs
    • Shows that something is not permitted.
    • Usually a red circle with a line through it.
  • Emergency information signs
    • Shows location of safety facilities.
    • Green signs with white symbols and text.
  • Fire signs
    • Shows location of fire-fighting equipment.
    • Red signs with white symbols and text.
  • Hazchem signs
    • Displayed where chemicals are kept.
    • Designs are different from state to state.
  • Pool signs
    • Warnings signs.
    • Resuscitation signs.

  Colours of Signs

  • Red means danger.
  • Yellow means warning.
  • Blue means mandatory.
  • Green means emergency equipment.
  • Red means fire fighting equipment.

  Shapes

  • Rectangles or squares indicate information.
  • Triangles show warnings, indicating danger.
  • Circles mean something is enforced at this location.

  Placement of Signs

  • Must be clearly visible.
  • Must be placed near area of hazard.
  • Should not be placed on anything that moves.

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  Safe Work Methods

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  Safe Work Methods

  Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is an industry standard for controlling hazards or risks associated with workplace activities. JSAs are also known as Safe Work Method Statements.

  Controlling hazards or risks means to try and eliminate or minimise them, so as not to cause serious injuries, illnesses, or death. A JSA should be developed for jobs that are considered to be high risk or to prevent repeat accidents. New jobs should also have a JSA.

  JSAs

  • Identify work activities which have safety risks.
  • Describes how to carry out the work.
  • Describe control measures
    • to eliminate or minimise risks.
  • Include equipment needed and Codes of Practice.
  • Include qualifications and training needed.
  • Should be displayed in the workplace.
  • Supervisors should go through JSAs with employees.
  • Will vary from workplace to workplace.

  Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) are related to tools and equipment.

  SOPs

  • Provided by the manufacturer.
  • Provide safety instructions.
  • Provide instructions on how to use, clean and maintain to manufacturer's specifications.

  NOTE: You must not use any equipment unless you have been trained, you have read and understood the SOP for that equipment and you have read and understood the JSA for the job for which you will use the equipment.

  Responsibilities in an emergency

  • Your own safety.
  • The safety of others.
  • Tell supervisor.
  • Minimise the hazard.
  • If not trained to handle the situation, DON'T.

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  Graphical Instructions, Plans,
  Specifications

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  Instructions, Plans and Specifications

  Maintenance jobs need to be planned. You may need to work with manufacturers or local councils.

  1. Planning a flower bed
     • Choose a location.
     • Mark out the area.
     • Measure the bed and draw on paper.
     • Work out the area of the bed.
     • Consider compost or fertiliser.
     • Consider soil, light, shade.
     • Consider size and type of plants, and spacing between plants.
     • Consider conditions required.
     • Draw up plan.
  2. Installation of a water tank
     • Manufacturer's specifications will give instructions on installation.
     • Instructions must be followed in correct order.
     • Heavy equipment may be required.
     • Council approval may be needed.
     • Careful planning is required.

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