PREPRESS STUDIO

Induction Process

JOB DESCRIPTION

Prepress Graphic Designer

Your job will entail layout design and design concepts for our home decorating magazine, you will be expected to visualize and create concepts, ideas and execute them to the final prepress stage. You will need to have a flair for type styles, colour unity and excellent proof-reading skills. You will need to be skilled with In-design, photo-shop and all other CS5 design programs.

This is to provide you the employee with a job description, to give you insight of the structure and culture of our studio.

By now you should have received your job contract and formal offer of employment, along with pay rates, annual leave, sick pay and superannuation details.

You should also have received your hours of work, lunch breaks, and other breaks, starting time and finishing time, whether or not you will be expected to undertake overtime and weekend work and rates of pay.

INDUCTION PROCESS

FIRST DAY When you arrive on your first day, I would

like you to come to my office, where I can provide you with further information take you for a tour of the workplace and introduce you to other employees.

We can discuss any aspects of the job and complete any paperwork.

I will be available to support you through the first few weeks to help you get settled and understand the nature of the job.

EVALUATION AFTER PROBATION

I will be evaluating your progress throughout the first month and offer any training or adjustments needed during this time.

I want you to feel free to ask me questions provide any feedback and to discuss any concerns and aspects of the job.

HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES OF

THE EMPLOYER Provide a safe work environment. Provide safe ways to work. Maintain all equipment, safely store

substances and dispose of dangerous substances safely.

Provide information to the employee of all safety hazards.

Train employees with skills and knowledge to perform job in a safe manner.

Check that employees are adhering to work safe practices.

Provide protective equipment.

SAFETY IN THE STUDIO

Always obey written warnings. Enclosed footwear required. Appropriate clothing required. No smoking. Keep studio areas clean and organised. Do not come to work if affected by

drugs and alcohol. Take 2-3 minute breaks every 30

minutes. No food or drink in work areas. Report any safety concerns to our

safety representive.

POTENTIAL STUDIO HAZARDS

Use correct posture to prevent back strain. Adjust computer screen to eye level to prevent eye strain. Adjust chair to give correct back support to prevent injury. Use footrest to give correct leg height. Check PowerPoint's and chords are not damaged to prevent

fatal accidents. Keep food and drink out of studio area to prevent slipping. Wear safety glasses when necessary e.g. if using cutting

tools. Take regular breaks, to prevent eye strain and back strain. Report to safety representative if any concerns arise. Always obey written warning signs to minimise all injuries

and studio hazards.

COMMON WORKPLACE SIGNS

PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING RISKS

AND INJURIES If an injury, accident occurs, report to

your health and safety representative. Fill in a accident/incident report form. See your doctor for work certificate if

needed. Report any risks or concerns to your

health and safety representative. If an assault occurs report immediately

to health and safety representative.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCIES, FIRE,

POWEROUTS

Go straight to emergency exits. Obey warning signs. Follow emergency procedures. Training will be provided in all these

areas.

WEBSITES THAT WILL PROVIDE FURTHER

INFORMATION

www.workcover.tas.gov.au

www.wst.tas.gov.au

www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au