The Rubicor Group is one of the largest recruitment services companies in Australia and New Zealand.

It consists of 23 Operating Businesses in 43 offices; providing permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services and human capital solutions to employers and candidates, primarily in Australia and New Zealand, across a diverse range of industry sectors, candidate types and geographies.

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Hazard Identification

  • A hazard is anything that has the potential to cause damage, injury or illness.
  • As a temporary employee you have a responsibility to identify and report hazards in any worksite at which you might be working. A hazard can include the unsafe practices of other people within the workplace.

 

The following points are a simple way to determine the degree of risk that a hazard presents

By identifying and reporting hazards you can remove or minimise the risk of an accident, injury or illness occurring. The following points are some simple guidelines in day to day workpractices to remove or minimise hazards in the workplace.

  • Be aware of placing any items close to heaters, machinery etc. Paper, oily rags, flammable waste and other similar items all pose fire hazards. Store these items in a designated safe place and dispose of these items in appropriate containers. 

  • Keep clothing not being worn and personal items out of work areas. Store them in a locker or change room. 

  • Never leave items lying around in doorways, aisles, exits or obstructing fire equipment.  These could cause a fall, slip or trip. It also poses a risk of obstructing exits from the building in the event of a fire.  Fire fighting equipment must always be accessible. Temps should be familiar with the locations of this equipment in all their workplaces. 

  • Always clean up spills immediately. If the spill is a hazardous substance ensure that someone trained in the handling of hazardous substances is notified immediately to clean it up. 

  • Do not place pallets on end during storage or re-use damaged pallets. All goods must be stable on pallets and must not hang over the edges. 

  • Tools should be kept in their proper place when not in use. This includes coiling hoses etc. 

  • Keep your work area tidy. Do not leave drawers or filing cabinets open. 

  • Be aware of electrical safety. Check all electrical equipment before use for any signs of damage. This includes visually inspecting any source of electricity, eg. power point. Never use electrical equipment or machinery with wet hands. 

  • Exercise care in the use of sharp equipment e.g. staples, pencils, scissors and other cutting instruments.


Hazardous Substances

Most workplaces have some sort of hazardous substance or other, even if you do not immediately recognise them as hazardous. Virtually any substance can be hazardous if used wrongly. Such mundane things as cleaning fluid, fibres, glue and ink can all be harmful. Harm can come from ingesting them, for example, when eating without first washing hands, breathing in fumes or fibre or contact with skin.

If you work in areas where there are recognised hazardous substances in use, contact your supervisor for any specific training that is required to handle the hazardous substances

If you are in any doubt about the substance you are asked to work with, check with the client supervisor, safety officer or contact Locher