Our Culture

OFFICE INDUCTION

Introduction

Further to the General Induction Training required for all workers, we provide this site-specific induction for all workers and contractors prior to any work being conducted for this project.

Visitors to the site will be supervised at all times and given a specific induction as required.

WHS Rules

All workers must follow the WHS Policies at all time.

Smoking is only permitted in the Designated Smoking Area(s).

No Swearing, Rude hand gestures, or demeaning comments.

PPE Must be worn when as per the NSW Health Guidelines;
- Mask as required.
- Gloves as required.
- Scrubs/protective clothing as required.

I understand these Site Rules.

Incidents & Accidents

All workers must report immediately any incidents or accidents occurring at work.

An incident and accident form must be completed and issued to the Manager within 24 hours of the incident/accident.

All incidents/accidents will be investigated by the HR Manager.

I understand the Incidents and Accidents requirements.

Licensing

All persons must have appropriate and current qualifications/credentials for their position.

I understand the Licensing requirements.

COVID Safety

As per NSW Health Guidelines: If you have cold or flu-like symptoms such as a cough, fever, sore throat or runny nose please stay at home and don’t attend the medical centre for at least seven days, and then ensure you have a negative RAT before visiting

COVID Safety Practices should occur:

Staff should regularly clean their equipment
Do not shake hands with staff, patients & visitors
Wear a mask if not able to socially distance from others
Keep 1.5 metres distance from others

I understand the COVID Safety requirements.

Workplace Bullying

The Company has a zero tolerance to workplace bullying. Under no circumstances will any form of bullying or harassment be tolerated.

Workplace bullying or workplace harassment is any ongoing harmful or threatening behaviour by a person or group of people in your workplace that creates a risk to your health and safety.

It can happen in any kind of workplace, and the person or group doesn’t need to be a manager or someone in a position of power over you.

Bullying in the workplace may lead to serious personal impact on individuals and is never acceptable.

Any forms of bullying will be investigated and staff may face disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment if bullying occurs.

All staff have an obligation to report bullying if they witness it occurring in the workplace.

I understand the Workplace Bullying Responsibilities.

Hand Hygiene

It is recommended that routine hand hygiene is performed:

before touching a patient
before a procedure
after a procedure or body substance exposure risk
after touching a patient
after touching a patient surroundings

I understand the Hand Hygiene requirements.

Worker Responsibilities

All staff must treat each other professionally.

Discrimination will not be tolerated.

Workplace bullying, violence or practical jokes is not acceptable.

Staff must take reasonable care of their health and safety and ensure that their actions (or in-actions) do not put others at risk.

Staff must comply with safety guidelines, policies and procedures of the business.

Staff must notify Manager of any safety risks.

I understand the Worker Responsibilities.

Housekeeping

All staff are to ensure that their desks are clean and tidy at all times.

All staff are expected to wash up and clean up after themselves in the lunch room.

Please throw food scraps in the lunch room bins provided.

If you notice any cords, trip hazards or broken furniture notify the Practice Manager ASAP.

I understand the Housekeeping requirements.

Evacuation Procedure

Be aware of emergency situation occurring.

Check for signs of smoke/fire in your area and prepare for an evacuation.

Wait for further instructions from your Manager.

Ensure all workers around you are aware of the evacuation and evacuate the building via the nearest safe exit route.

Obey any directions/instructions given to you by a Manager.

Assist mobility-impaired workers to an appropriate emergency exit.

Exit the building in a safe, calm and orderly manner. Move at a quick walk, do not run.

Maintain one clear step between the person in front of you to prevent stumbling.

When leaving our of the building proceed immediately to the designated assembly point, located across the road on Hilder Street at Elderslie High School bus bay.

Once at the assembly point, take notice of your fellow workers and point out anyone who you believe to be missing to a Manager.

I understand the Evacuation Procedure requirements.

Emergencies and First Aid

Workers must report all Incidents and Injuries to the Practice Manager and complete an Incident form.

Workers must know the location of First Aid Kits and Fire Extinguishers.

Workers should call 000 in the event of an emergency.

I know the location of the First Aid Kit and Fire Extinguishers.

I am aware of the First Aid Officers and Medical Facilities.

I understand the Emergency requirements.

Desk Safety

Feet should be able to rest flat on the floor. If necessary a footrest should be used.

Keyboard should allow the hand, wrist and forearm to be in a neutral position, i.e. close to the horizontal.

Screens should be at an arm’s length in distance away and placed so the centre of the screen is about shoulder height.

As with the keyboard, the mouse should be placed so the hand, wrist and forearm are in a neutral position i.e. close to the horizontal.

Document holders should be approximately the same height and distance from your eyes as the screen, and as close to the monitor as possible to prevent neck twisting.

Glare can be reduced by tilting the screen down.

I understand the Desk Safety requirements.

Drugs & Alcohol

There is a ZERO tolerance for drug and Alcohol use on site.

You must not be under the influence of Drug or Alcohol while on this site.

While at this site you may undergo random Drug and Alcohol testing.

Workers found to be under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol will be banned permanently from site.

Workers must report any suspicious activity to the site supervisor.

You may not bring any drugs or alcohol onto this site.

I understand the Drug and Alcohol requirements.

Office Ergonomics

Feet should be able to rest flat on the floor. If necessary a footrest should be used.

Keyboard should allow the hand, wrist and forearm to be in a neutral position, i.e. close to the horizontal.

Screens should be at an arm’s length in distance away and placed so the centre of the screen is about shoulder height.

As with the keyboard, the mouse should be placed so the hand, wrist and forearm are in a neutral position i.e. close to the horizontal.

Document holders should be approximately the same height and distance from your eyes as the screen, and as close to the monitor as possible to prevent neck twisting.

Glare can be reduced by tilting the screen down.

I understand the Office opening/closing requirements.

Manager Notes

The Manager will now give you a tour of the offices.
The Supervisor will show you the First Aid and Fire Extinguisher location.

The manager has explained these items.

Vaccination Status

I consent to the Practice accessing AIR records (immunisation records).

(Noting that this is a requirement for Practice Accreditation)

I Agree.