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WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDE
Safety on Assignment:
As a BlueSky Personnel Solutions Assignment Employee, you are our company's most important asset. Always exercise due care while working for Blue Sky Personnel. Most accidents can be prevented with proper caution, whether it’s an office or industrial environment.
Become familiar with each client’s safety procedures and equipment. All unsafe working conditions must be reported immediately to your BlueSky Representative. Make safety a priority in the work environment.
Our Responsibilities:
We will allocate your assignments to match your skills and experience. As mush as reasonably possible, we will do all we can to ensure you have a safe and healthy workplace with adequate supervision.
The company your assignment is with is responsible for your health and safety, while you are with them. We will make sure you are given information on safety procedures so that you can carry out your tasks safely. If there is something you do not understand, ask your BlueSky Representative for clarification.
Your Responsibilites:
* Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and others while on assignement.
* Make sure you familiarize yourself with the local emergency procedures.
* Co-operate with your assignment company by following all safety rules and regulations.
* Report any hazardous situations to your supervisor.
* Do not undertake tasks you have not received training for or, that you feel are unsafe.
* Make correct use of work equipment, machinery, substances and personal protective equipment.
Call BlueSky immediately if... You are asked to perform a task that was not part of your initial job description. You believe that your working conditions are unsafe. Or, if you are injured while on assignment.
Reporting Accidents:
If you are involved in an on-assignment accident or near miss incident, it is important that you follow this procedure:
* Report the incident immediately to your on-site supervisor.
* Ensure that the details are entered into the company's accident book.
* If required, obtain treatment for the injury from a first-aider or appointed person.
* Contact BlueSky as soon as possible.
* Keep Workplace Health and Safety Guide
General Safety Tips:
* Observe the company's safety rules
* Keep all work areas and floor clear of rubbish and stationery
* Do not open more than one drawer on a filing cabinet at a time
* Always close a drawer fully before opening another.
* Ensure all filing cabinet drawers are closed before walking away.
* Report defective office equipment and furniture to a manager or supervisor. Do not attempt to repair it yourself.
* Always watch where you are walking and obey any restricted areas.
* Note the position of Fire Exit routes. Momorize all firew exits and ensute that firedoors are never blocked
* Keep all work areas and floor clear of rubbish and stationery.
Ergonomic Work Station Tips:
* Sit fully back in the chair at your work station and avoid slouching.
* Adjust your backrest.
* Remove obstructions around your workstation.
* Organize your workstation before commencing work.
* Adjust your seat height and use a footrest (if necessary).
* Try to work with wrists straight when using a keyboard.
* Adjust the screen angle of your computer monitor, so that your eye level is just above the top of the screen.
* Keep all work areas and floor clear of rubbish and stationery.