Pre-Start
Induction

Introduction

In this handbook we will provide you with the general safety information you will need ahead of your placement. We will also provide you with safety advice that is directly applicable to the type of work that you will be required to undertake.

This will include information such as; details of the job description and responsibilities, your start & finish times, hourly pay rates, and to whom and where to report to when you arrive on site.

Every Host Employer we place you with should provide you with a site induction specific to their site. Please ensure you familiarize yourself with their Amenities, Health & Safety and Emergency & Evacuation Procedures, as well as their Health and Safety and First Aid Officers.

During the Host Employer site induction you will be advised on the process to record your hours, either by clocking on/off or filling out a timesheet (as this varies from site to site) as well as lunch/rest break times. If you have any concerns regarding Host Employer site inductions, please contact your ab Representative.

OH&S

Under the Work Health & Safety Act 2011:

Employers are required to provide and maintain, so far as practicable, a working environment that is safe and without risks to health.

Employees are required to take reasonable care of their own health and safety, and that of anyone else who may be affected by their actions.

General Safety

An employee must:

Be aware of your own safety and the safety of others

Obey all safety directions and signs

Report risks and/or hazards to your supervisor or the safety representative and immediately report to ab Recruitment

Report injuries and incidents, including near misses, to your supervisor or the safety representative

Follow safe operating procedures and practices

Do not operate any plant or equipment unless you hold current licences/permits and have demonstrated competence to your supervisor or trainer. (Documentation must be signed off by trainer and trainee)

Wear Personal Protective Equipment when required

Make yourself aware of emergency procedures

Be aware of all exits & assembly points

Be aware of where first aid kits are located

Make yourself familiar with the Health and Safety Policy and Procedures of the client company

Must have zero blood alcohol content, be free from the influence of illicit drugs while at work, and have a negative reading for the presence of illicit drugs

CONDUCT

The manner in which you conduct yourself on a Host Employers premises is very important to our business, your continued employment and the safety of yourself and your workmates.

Everyone is responsible for acting and ensuring others act in accordance with Work Health and Safety and Environmental Laws, regulations and policies at all times.

Treat each other with dignity and respect, be honest, fair and ensure your behaviour is beyond reproach. Use your Host Employers company property responsibly and safely.

Remember you are accountable for your actions and responsible for their consequences.

The following conduct will not be tolerated at work:

Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Gambling, ‘horseplay’ or fighting

Theft or destruction of company, client or co-workers property or equipment

Entry into areas of the client premises without permission

Bullying or discriminatory behaviour towards others for any reason including race, gender, age etc.

HOUSEKEEPING

Good housekeeping will result in efficient work. Poor housekeeping will contribute to accidents.

The following housekeeping standards are required:

Work areas are to be kept neat & tidy

Oil & chemicals spills immediately cleaned up to prevent slipping hazards

Tools shall be replaced in tool boxes or storage areas after use

PPE shall be maintained in good working order, and when not in use stored in a clean and hygienic manner

INTERNET ACCESS

If you have internet access with your host employers, please check and always adhere to their policy for internet use.

MOBILE Devices

Please check and adhere to your host employers policy on use of mobile phones & devices when on any work placement.

SMOKING

Most workplaces are smokefree. Always comply with your host employers smoking rules and only if permitted, smoke in designated smoking areas.

ACCIDENT & INCIDENT REPORTING

All accident, incidents and near misses, no matter how minor, must be immediately reported to your supervisor.

All of our Host Employers will have an Accident / Incident register, and it is a legal requirement that this register be completed following Accident / Incident.

The register entries must be an accurate record of the event and be signed off by the parties involved, including the Supervisor.

It is also essential to report any Accident / Incident to ab Recruitment.

Hazard Reporting

Report any hazard to your supervisor and, if not corrected, telephone your Account Manager or Consultant immediately and inform them of the hazard.

If you are finishing a shift and another person is starting a shift, inform that person of any hazard or potential hazards.

If you observe another employee using an unsafe method of performing a job, bring it to his/her attention, or to your supervisor’s attention.

Machinery & MOBILE EQUIPMENT

Only operate machinery or mobile equipment that you have been trained/licensed to operate and do not remove or tamper with machinery guarding or tags.

Report any defects with machinery or mobile equipment to your supervisor.

WORKING OUTDOORS

Please ensure you wear appropriate clothing when working outdoors. Use of appropriate sun protective PPE in line with SunSmart guidelines: sunscreen, sun protective work clothing, including a hat and sunglasses.

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

Safety vests and protective footwear are required to be worn at all times when on any worksite we assign you to.

You will be advised if additional PPE is required for the particular site you will be working at.

Do not operate forklifts, trucks or other vehicles unless you hold the appropriate licence and are instructed to do so by your supervisor.

When operating any vehicle on site, always follow Company traffic management plan and road rules.

Remember to only park in designated parking areas.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Absence Due to Sickness

If you are not well or you are unable to attend work, you (or a friend or spouse) must notify ab Recruitment before your commencement time.

Failure to notify our office of your absence due to sickness may affect your future employment opportunities with ab Recruitment.

As a casual employee you are paid a casual loading which replaces annual leave, public holidays and sick leave.

Hours of Work & Punctuality

Your hours of work will be explained to you in detail and it is your responsibility to be ready to work at or before the specified time.

Poor time keeping will result in termination of your casual employment and will also affect future employment opportunities with ab Recruitment.

Overtime

When overtime is worked you will be paid in accordance with the appropriate industry Award.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Your condition of employment is Casual and is based on the appropriate Industry Award or site EBA if applicable. Each assignment is on a day-to-day basis. You will be given a roster or the Host Employer will advise you of the daily hours.

Timesheets & Payment of Wages

You will be paid weekly. Pays will be available in your bank accounts on Wednesdays.

Where you have provided us your email address, your payslips will be emailed to you, or if you prefer, they will be posted.

Please ensure you update your address and telephone number should either of those change while employed by ab Recruitment.

Please ensure that you have provided ab Recruitment with your current bank account details and that you have completed a Tax File Number Declaration form and a Superannuation form (both with your tax file number).

Failure to supply a Tax File Number Declaration form will result in your wages being taxed at 48.5%.

If you do not provide us with a designated superannuation fund, your superannuation will be paid into Australian Super.

Job Description

ab Recruitment will only place you in roles that match your qualifications, skills and experience.

Specific information regarding hours of work, site details etc will be provided if/when you are offered a specific position. I will discuss with my immediate Supervisor anything that I do not understand.

I have been informed by ab Recruitment that my employment is on a casual basis and does not entitle me to sick leave, annual leave or public holidays.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

I understand I am under no obligation to accept any assignment offered by ab Recruitment. Following a six month assignment, there may be opportunities for permanency. If such opportunities are not available, I may apply for other suitable positions and continue my existing relationship on a casual basis.

I understand that I must contact ab Recruitment immediately to report any workplace risks or hazards I observe or am aware of, or if my Host Employer changes the duties I am expected to perform from those I was initially employed to do.

Background

The World Health Organisation has announced that COVID-19 is a pandemic. COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a new virus. Symptoms include fever, coughing, sore throat and shortness of breath.

It is a highly infectious disease that is spread from person to person through: Close contact with an infectious person (including in the 24 hours before they started showing symptoms); Contact with droplets from an infected person’s cough or sneeze; and Touching objects or surfaces (like doorknobs, tables or equipment) that have cough or sneeze droplets from an infected person and then touching your mouth or face.

Most people infected with COVID-19 will have a mild to moderate illness and will recover without special medical treatment. Some people, such as those with underlying medical problems or diseases, or older people, are more likely to suffer from more serious symptoms of the disease.

As an ab Recruitment worker it is important to understand the key requirements to adhere to when working on any site. You must not attend work if you have any symptoms or are a direct contact of a positive case.

Physical Distancing

Physical distancing is necessary because the most likely way of catching the virus is by breathing in micro-droplets from another person sneezing, coughing, or exhaling. By ensuring there is 4 square metres of space per person and maintaining a physical distance of at least 1.5 metres from others where possible, you will reduce the likelihood of exposure to microdroplets of others.

Current health advice is that everyone, including people at workplaces, must implement physical distancing measures wherever possible.

Hygiene

Everyone must practice good hygiene while at any workplace. Good hygiene requires everyone to wash their hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and dry them completely, preferably with clean single-use paper towels.

If paper towels are unavailable, other methods such as electric hand dryers can be used, however, hands will still need to be dried completely.

Everyone must wash and dry their hands:

­— Before and after eating

­— After coughing or sneezing

­— After going to the toilet

­— When changing tasks and after touching potentially contaminated surfaces

An alcohol-based hand sanitiser with at least 60% ethanol or 70% isopropanol as the active ingredient must be used as per the manufacturer’s instructions when it is not possible to wash and dry hands.

Good hygiene also requires everyone at the workplace to, at all times:

­— Cover coughs and sneezes with elbow or a clean tissue (no spitting)

­— Avoid touching their face, eyes, nose and mouth

­— Dispose of tissues and cigarette butts hygienically, e.g. in closed bins

­— Wash and dry hands completely before and after smoking a cigarette

­— Clean and disinfect shared equipment and plant after use

­— Wash body, hair (including facial hair) and clothes thoroughly every day

­— No intentional physical contact, shaking hands, patting backs, etc

­— Do not share personal items such as cigarette lighters

­— Leave the workplace if they have COVID-19 symptoms

Cleaning

Each workplace must implement appropriate cleaning and disinfecting measures. A combination of cleaning and disinfection will be most effective in removing the COVID-19 virus.

Cleaning means to physically remove germs (bacteria and viruses), dirt and grime from surfaces using a detergent and water solution. A detergent is a surfactant that is designed to break up oil and grease with the use of water.

Disinfecting means using chemicals to kill germs on surfaces. It’s important to clean before disinfecting because dirt and grime can reduce the ability of disinfectants to kill germs.

Workplaces must be cleaned at least daily. Cleaning with detergent and water is usually sufficient. Once clean, surfaces can be disinfected. When and how often each workplace should be disinfected will depend on the likelihood of contaminated material being present.

All these requirements will be implemented at any employment site. You must ensure you understand the workplace specific COVID-19 requirements and adhere to each process as directed by site management. If you are unsure about the specific site rules or have a concern regarding how the Host Employer is managing COVID-19 you must report this without delay to your ab Recruitment Consultant for investigation.

Consultation & Reporting

ab Recruitment have implemented a COVID-19 Safe Management Plan, which stipulates the procedure for a confirmed or suspected case. As local and state situations change abRecruitment will communicate with all current temps through email, and sms.

It is important to ensure that if you feel unwell or develop symptoms such as a fever, cough, sore throat or shortness of breath, you do not go into work and should seek medical advice. It is also important to note that if someone you live with is unwell and is tested for COVID-19, you must stay home and notify your ab Recruitment Consultant without delay.

If a suspected case is identified at any workplace, the worker must immediately leave work, seek medical advice and be tested. The worker must then self-isolate until medical results are received.

After seeking medical advice, if a worker is confirmed as having COVID-19, then the relevant state and territory public health unit will trace and contact the people.

If you have been tested positive you can not return to work without a clearance from isolation. The relevant state Department of Health will provide this clearance.

If you or anyone in the workplace is unwell, or you do not believe the host employer is complying with social distancing or state based requirements, you must report this immediately to your ab Recruitment Consultant. Our management team will assist as per ab Recruitment’s relevant plans.