{"id":396,"date":"2022-06-03T01:11:36","date_gmt":"2022-06-03T01:11:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peer.com.au\/peerconstruction\/?page_id=396"},"modified":"2022-07-01T03:04:21","modified_gmt":"2022-07-01T03:04:21","slug":"induction-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/peer.com.au\/peerconstruction\/induction-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Induction policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;intro background&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#1E1E1E&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Title banner&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Raleway||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#1E1E1E&#8221; header_font=&#8221;Raleway|600|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#FAA61A&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Induction policy<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Raleway||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]PEER Construction is committed to ensuring that our employees are appropriately inducted to enable them to perform their duties in a manner that protects them from injury and risks to health while at work. 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The relevant manager\/supervisor will induct them prior to then entering the site or commencing work. Induction should consider the type and level of risk involved in the position and area where the tasks are to be performed.<\/p>\n<p>Managers and supervisors should use the induction checklist when conducting.<\/p>\n<p>The induction program should include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a basic understanding of the work and services provided by the company<\/li>\n<li>a tour of the work or accommodation area<\/li>\n<li>an explanation of local amenities<\/li>\n<li>introductions to fellow workers in their work area<\/li>\n<li>a description of general workplace hazards and safety signs<\/li>\n<li>specific work health and safety instructions relevant to the company<\/li>\n<li>details of emergency procedures including fire alarms, fire equipment, evacuation processes, first aid procedures<\/li>\n<li>specific work requirements, tasks and working environment including safe work method statements (SWMS) and specific risks faced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Managers and supervisors must ask employee questions about WHS and safe work practices one month after induction date.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text 2 white background&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>The following are requirements of the policy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>General construction induction<\/h3>\n<p>General construction induction will be carried out for all employees who are undertaking construction work prior to commencing work. The induction will be repeated if the worker has not carried out any work in the last 2 years. Workers must always carry their construction training card.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Special needs<\/h3>\n<p>The special needs of new employees should be considered prior to commencement. Where written information is being provided as part of the consultation it should be translated into the appropriate language or accompanied by a summary in plain English or presented in a way that gives people an opportunity to have it explained or clarified in their own language.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Transferring employees<\/h3>\n<p>Employees transferring to a new task or department must receive an appropriate induction for that area. Specific SWMS and risks exposure should be outlined to the employee prior to the commencement of duties in that area.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Record maintenance<\/h3>\n<p>Employee, visitor and contractor induction records shall be maintained for a period of 3 years.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Site inductions<\/h3>\n<p>Refer to the Site induction policy.<\/p>\n<h3>Documentation<\/h3>\n<p>Induction Checklist must be completed by employee and supervisor.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_tabs admin_label=&#8221;References and related&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;References&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA)<\/p>\n<p>Work Health and Safety Regulations, 2012 (SA)<\/p>\n<p>Code of Practice \u2013 Construction Work 2011<\/p>\n<p>Training &amp; Supervision Procedure WHSPRO-322<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Related&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Induction checklist form<\/p>\n<p>Site induction policy<\/p>\n<p>All PEER Constructions policies related to the employee job role<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Version &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Version 1.0 &#8211; Last updated 6\/2\/2022<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Induction policyPEER Construction is committed to ensuring that our employees are appropriately inducted to enable them to perform their duties in a manner that protects them from injury and risks to health while at work. 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