Somerset College Safety, Health and Environment Policy

SHE INDUCTION 2012

Occupational Health & Safety ACT (85 of 1993) - OSHACT

To provide for the health and safety of persons at work and for the health and safety of persons in connection with the use of plant and machinery;

The protection of persons other than persons at work against hazards to health and safety arising out of or in connection with the activities of persons at work;

Etc.

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OHSAS 18001

International Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Standard

Developed by the WHOA management system put in place to ensure

compliance with legal requirementsIncorporates the setting of targets through H&S policy

and measurements to ensure a process of continual improvement

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SHE PolicyThe College as employer recognises responsibility to

Provide a safe and healthy workplaceAchieve and maintain the highest standard of health and

safety at all timesPolicy Commitments:

Provide guidance and training Consultation with staffManagement acknowledges responsibility for Health

and Safety of employeesExpectation of staff compliance with SHE policies

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Employer’s Duties & ResponsibilitiesOSHAct - Section 16 – Legal Requirements of CEO

Ensure employees have a thorough knowledge of their job

Inspect the workplace to identify hazards and reduce risks accordingly

Inform employees of all hazards associated with their jobs

Create a communications forum with the employees (SHE Committee)

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Employee’s Duties & ResponsibilitiesOSHAct Section 14 – Legal Requirements of

employeesCooperate with School Management in maintaining SHE

policyTake reasonable care not to harm yourself or other

people around youReport any unsafe conditions which may affect SHE on

and off the campus (to SHE Rep)Report any incident which may affect SHE on and off the

campus (to Incident Investigator)Incident: near miss, damage, injury, illness, behavioural issues

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Legal Appointments

CEO – 16.1: Tim Nuttal 16.2: Jan de Waal Health and Safety Representatives:

Zane Godwin; Mandy Gibson; Eddie de Jager; Jane Burke; Clarence Oliver Incident Investigators:

Gail Schulschenk; Jacques Groenewald Evacuation Officers:

Gareth Tucker; Mark Engelbrecht; Warren Bevan; Debbie Erasmus; Hilton Toro First Aiders:

Gert Esterhuize; Louise van Zyl; Jean Dawson; Beth Pohl; Shirley Mussman; Sr Debbie Marinos

Fire MarshallsTaryn Engledow; Grant Caldwell; Robert Clarke; Jacques Grobler; Anthea Oliver

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SHE Training 2012

Management Training

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EmergencyControlResponse

FirstAid

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RiskAssessment

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Management X X X

Administration X X

AcademicStaff X X

Students X X

SHEReps X X X X X X X

SHECommittee X X X

IncidentInvestigator X X X X X

FireMarshal X X x X X X X

EvacuationOfficer X x X X

FirstAider (LegApt) X X X X

HazMatController X X X X X X X

FacilitiesContractor X X

SecurityContractor X

TrekLeaders X X

TrekGroups X

Visitors X

MusicDepartment X X

ArtDepartment X X X X

ScienceDepartment X X X X

DramaDepartment X X

Library X X

ITDepartment X X

ConsumerStudies X X

HODS X X X

Student First Aiders X X

Student Leaders X

Emergency ProceduresEvacuation ProcedureLockdown Procedure

LockdownShelter in Place (external chemical/gas release)Severe Weather

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Evacuation Controller Zane

Godwin

Evacuation Officers

Gareth Tucker Mark Englebrecht

Fire Marshalls

Taryn Engledow Grant Caldwell

First Aiders

Gert Esterhuyse Louise van Zyl

Evacuation Administrator

Shirley Mussmann

ACTION• All lights and electrical items to be switched off.• Doors and windows to be left as they are.• Students and teachers are to take bags with them where possible.• Walk briskly. DO NOT RUN. Keep to the left where possible.• Move as per evacuation plan to Assembly Area 1 (Siebrits Field)• If Siebrits Field inaccessible move to Assembly Area 2 (Standford Field) or Assembly

Area 3 (Off Site) • DO NOT RETURN INTO THE BUILDING UNTIL YOU HEAR THE ALL CLEAR.

Evacuation Procedure

Lockdown Procedure

ACTION All learners, staff and visitors to report to

nearest classroom or safe area. Assist those needing special assistance. All lights and electrical items switched off. Doors and windows to be closed & locked. Everyone to stay away from windows &

doors.

Lockdown CoordinatorZane Godwin

Lockdown Officers

Mandy Gibson -

Wynne Science Block

Ludwig van Coppenhagen - Pinotage Block

Grant Caldwell - Merlot and Cellar Block

Simon Chapman - Music Block

Mark Englebrecht

Hall and Chapel

Etienne Briers - Facilities Blocks

Gail SchulschenkFinance &

Admin Block

Sr Debbie Marinos -

Boarding Block

Clarence Oliver – Cabernet, Music Rooms

Lockdown Administrator

Shirley Mussmann

Drop to the floor & sit under tables. BE QUIET. DO NOT LEAVE THE BUILDING UNTIL END

OF LOCKDOWN IS ANNOUNCED. Lockdown Officers will go to each venue

to announce end of Lockdown.

Environmental PolicyConstitution of South Africa 108 of 1996: Section 24

Everybody has the right:To an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-

being; andTo have the environment protected, for the benefit of present

and future generations, through reasonable legislation and other measures that:Prevent pollution and ecological degredationPromote conservation; andSecure ecological sustainable development ....

Cradle to Grave

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For Gert & his First Aid Teams

Remember, Health & Safety: it’s just common sense!