**MODULE 2.** ********************** Work Health and Safety ********************** **Aim:** To have all crew aware of their obligations to make the James Craig a safe place to be. **Overview:** The new Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws became effective from 1\ :sup:`st` January 2012. The Sydney Heritage Fleet, although a not for profit volunteer based organisation, because it has paid employees is now classed as “person conducting a business or undertaking” (PCBU). As such ‘employees’ and ‘volunteers’ are ‘workers’ under the act. Your Obligations (Extract from Work Cover New South Wales fact sheet – Volunteers). "As a PCBU, you must ensure the health and safety of workers – including volunteers who you engage – consult with them on WHS matters, and provide them with the necessary information, training and supervision. If you are an officer who is a volunteer, you must comply with health and safety duties, but you cannot be prosecuted for an offence as an officer. You may be held liable, however, if you do not comply with your duties as a ‘worker’ or ‘other’. As a volunteer, you must take reasonable care for your own – and other people’ – health and safety. If you are engaged by a PCBU, you are a worker and must comply with any reasonable instructions, policies and procedures relevant to health and safety given by the PCBU.” All Sydney Heritage Fleet personnel must attend adequate site-specific induction and site-specific work activity safety training. This Module has three parts; 1. Study the following safety rules & safety tips. 2. Watch the James Craig OH & S DVD or complete the online unit and submit. 3. Complete the James Craig written safety induction quiz. **Assessment:** Satisfactorily complete James Craig safety quiz, UNIT 2 in the online training. Completion will be recorded in crew members ‘Diary of Service and Experience Log’ book. **Outcome:** Crew to be fully aware of their responsibilities to themselves, the passengers and to other members of the crew. Safety Rules ============ 1. **Report any hazard that is beyond your control;** such as repairs that are required; other people putting us at risk; change to the original job that has introduced new unexpected danger; weather or other work conditions such as poor lighting that cause risk **Note: Put a "Danger " tag on unsafe equipment. The tag is only removed by the person who put the tag on, when the fault is rectified** |image0| 2. **Use the correct equipment for the job you are doing;** get the right size, type, rating, model, etc. 3. **Keep your work area and equipment clean, tidy and in good repair;** a place for everything and everything in its place; all unnecessary items removed; and frequently review all items in the work area. It may be necessary to quarantine/isolate the work area. 4. **Use the correct safety equipment and protective clothing for the job you are doing;** depending on the job make sure that the proper protection is used (e.g. welding screens, breathing protection, eye protection, hearing protection, foot protection, tags, flashing lights, guards, electrical earth leakage devices, up-to-date inspection tags, fire equipment, etc). 5. **Obey rules, signs and instructions and only work with equipment you have been assessed as competent to use;** obey signposts and warning notices; obtain work permits for jobs with special risks; comply with special rules developed for specific work areas; follow standard operating procedures; read the instructions before use and use the work method statements provided for the task, remember - "one hand for you and one hand for the ship." Locate the stop button before starting equipment. 6. **Use safe lifting tactics to move heavy loads, and get help or mechanical assistance for heavy loads;** use fork lift trucks, cranes and hoists rather than manual handling; use trolleys, wheels, levers, skids, handy billy, capstan, windlass and conveyors, to move loads; remember to bend your knees when lifting and plan any manual handling to avoid injuries. 7. **Know your emergency procedures;** get first aid trained; find out what to do in the event of a substance leak, fire or other possible emergency, explosion; learn where the first aid kit is; learn where the evacuation control point is; know how to raise the emergency alarm and how to telephone for help; know how to treat injuries and how to avoid blood contamination. 8. **Ask if you are in doubt about any safety procedure;** you should never be embarrassed to report any safety concerns. Sydney Heritage Fleet supervisors have the legal responsibility to ensure health and safety and **YOU** must do everything you can to help them fulfil their obligations. Sydney Heritage Fleet supervisors have to provide training, information, instruction and supervision so that work is done safely. 9. **Get first aid for all injuries you suffer;** it is a legal requirement for the Sydney Heritage Fleet to keep a register of all injuries that happen at work. The Government inspector from the Work Cover Authority can ask to see the records. If we do not report and treat all injuries we can be prosecuted by the Government. More importantly, quick first aid can stop minor injuries becoming more serious. 10. **Report all mishaps;** It is a legal duty for the Sydney Heritage Fleet to report to the Work Cover Authority all accidents involving serious injuries as well as all dangerous occurrences. We must make sure that all accidents are reported and analysed in order to prevent future mishaps. 11. **Help maintain site security;** Challenge any unfamiliar people on site to find out whether they are authorised to be on site; remind visitors of the visitor safety rules; inform the Site Duty Officer of anything untoward. 12. **Work Statements and Risk Analysis;** Work Statements and Risk Analysis will be completed for ALL major tasks. These combined with pre start briefing are to be read and signed by ALL participating crew. Some Safety Tips ================ We all want a healthy life, free from danger for ourselves and our crew mates. However, many of the simplest things we do from crossing the road to having a shower are fraught with danger. As we live with these hazards every day, we have learned techniques to see the chance of an accident. For example, we look both ways before crossing the road, don't leave the soap on the floor of the shower, check yard braces before climbing, just to mention three. Attitude. ^^^^^^^^^ Safety is an attitude of mind. We all love a joke but must never skylark or play practical jokes on the job. Work environment. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Ensure that your work area is properly lit and ventilated and is kept as clean and pleasant as is possible. Unpleasant working conditions can cause fatigue, which can lead to lack of concentration. Work with a mate or at least make sure someone knows where you are. Be alert to your surroundings. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Be on the lookout for hazards, look after yourself and your crewmates and concentrate on what you are doing. If you see a hazard, fix it and report it. Do not distract others. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From simple courtesy, if you approach someone who is concentrating on a task, take care to wait until they acknowledge you before talking to them. If you distract them it could cause them to make a mistake or, worse, cause an accident. Clothing and personal items. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ When carrying out maintenance etc, a correct sized boiler suit with sleeves buttoned and a sturdy pair of safety boots, are ideal. Loose flapping clothing can be caught in machinery, blocks or equipment. People who wear their hair long must tie it back or cover it. When sailing, appropriate uniform etc should be worn. When handling metal or in a hazardous environment, wear gloves to keep your hands clean and free from cuts. Appropriate sailing groves may be worn for handling lines etc. Watches, rings and other jewellery can be caught on machinery and cause injury. Safety equipment. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Wear the correct protective equipment for your environment and obey all safety signs such as hardhat areas, eye and hearing protection etc. Walkways. (Deck and companion ways) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ In some areas there are lines marked on the floor or deck. These outline safe walkways, so when walking through the area keep within the lines. Do not place any item on, or protruding into, the walkway as it may be snagged by a vehicle or person and cause an accident. On board companion ways and stairs can be particularly hazardous, especially at sea. Always descend companion ways and ladders by facing the companion way or ladder and maintaining a firm hand hold. Unsteady or slippery surfaces. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Try not to walk or climb on surfaces that may move or are slippery such as piles of rope, painted surfaces, cargo, round metal bars, pipes etc. Clean up any spills as soon as you can or at least throw down something to soak up the spill. Handrails are there to maintain your balance, not to support your weight. Remember the old saying - "One hand for you and one hand for the ship" Power Tools. ^^^^^^^^^^^^ Ensure your power tools and extension cords are in good condition and have the proper inspection tags. Unless you are properly qualified, do not attempt to examine, adjust or repair power tools. Eye protection. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Protect your eyes at all times and wear safety glasses where there are flying particles or sparks. Never look at welding with unprotected eyes as this can cause serious and permanent damage, so turn your head away or shield your eyes with a hand. Ideally, welding should be done behind screens, but this is not always possible. Hearing protection. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ In a noisy environment wear hearing protection. Noise can damage hearing and can also cause fatigue and loss of concentration. Hand tools. ^^^^^^^^^^^ Your tools should be the correct size and type for the job and in good condition. The wrong tool can slip and cause injury and a chisel with a burred over end can cut your hand. Cranes, Windlass, Capstan and lifting gear. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Only authorised people may use cranes etc. Slings and other items used for lifting must be in good order and suitable for the task. Do not walk or stand under a suspended load. Machinery. ^^^^^^^^^^ Persons operating machinery should ensure that guards are in position; the machine is safe and so does not harm them or others. Before STARTING any machine make sure you know how to STOP IT. Working at heights. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Learn how to place ladders and other equipment and wear the proper safety harness and gear appropriate to the height you are working. All tools and equipment taken aloft are to be secured to you with a lanyard. Confined spaces. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Crew are not to enter a closed or confined space until it is declared safe, i.e. ventilated, access is clear, air circulation has been established, are tested, appropriate protection equipment is to be worn, recovery gear is at hand. Painting. ^^^^^^^^^ All thinners and paint must be sealed and stored in the paint store when not in use. Chemicals. ^^^^^^^^^^ A number of chemicals such as strippers, paint and boiler feed water additives etc., are used. If they are hazardous treat them with care and keep them sealed and stored properly. Waste. ^^^^^^ Make sure ALL waste (Old rags, Paints, chemicals etc) has been removed to a safe storage/disposal after a task has been completed. Finally, do not be afraid to ask. ================================= Nobody can know it all: Most people are flattered if you ask their advice, so you will make a new friend as well as increasing your knowledge. Our Fleet has many highly skilled volunteers who are only too happy to pass on their expertise. **Remember - "If you can't do it safely, don't do it!"** .. |image0| image:: ./media/image1.png