Contents 1. Purpose... 1 2. Scope... 1 3. References... 1 4. Health and Safety Policy Statement... 1 5. Hazard Control... 2 6. Minimum contents for vehicle or lone workers s first aid kit... 3 7. Off Site Hazard Control Checklist... 3 8. Accident, Incident and Near Hit/Miss Recording, Reporting and Investigation Procedures... 4 9. Hazard Register: Travel /Orchard Sampling... 5 1. Purpose To provide AgfirstBOP Health and Safety policy and procedures as they relate to external parties. 2. Scope AgfirstBOP Health and Safety procedures as they relate to external parties. 3. References Quality Management System Hazard Identification and Control Procedures Emergency and Evacuation Accidents and Incidents Hazard Register Travel and Orchard Zespri Crop Protection Standard 4. Health and Safety Policy Statement Agfirst Bay of Plenty is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment for our employees, contractors and other persons in the workplace. Health and safety is everyone s business, and everyone is expected to share in our commitment to avoid all accidents and incidents, which may cause personal injury, property damage or loss of any kind. AgfirstBOP.QMS Version : 3 Issue Date:16/12/2015 Page 1 of 6
Management will support and resource the Health and Safety Officer to: Comply with all relevant health and safety legislation and standards. Systematically identify and control all hazards in our workplace. Where there are significant hazards we will take all practicable steps to eliminate, isolate and/or minimise these hazards to prevent any injury or damage. Inform all employees of these hazards and the hazard controls. Ensure all employees are properly trained and supervised. Inform all employees of emergency and evacuation procedures. Accurately report and record all incidents and accidents in our workplace, and take all practicable steps to prevent these events from happening. Carry out planned self-inspections on building and equipment associated with the monitoring of health and safety issues. Ensure all employees are given reasonable opportunities to participate effectively in ongoing processes for the improvement of health and safety in our workplace. Support the safe and early return to work of injured employees Continually seek to improve health and safety by reviewing all policies and procedures annually. Employees will: Act safely at all times to ensure their own welfare and that of their fellow employees and others in the workplace. Actively contribute to hazard identification and management. Participate in health and safety training Report accidents, incidents and near misses promptly and accurately Participate in return to work programmes Signed: Client and Systems Manager 5. Hazard Control A hazard is any actual or potential source of harm. It is our intention to systematically identify and control all hazards in our workplace by following the Hazard Management Process. Where there are significant hazards we will take all practicable steps to eliminate the hazard, isolate the hazard, OR minimise the hazard. 1. Any new/modified machinery/equipment/plant/tasks/chemicals/poisons are assessed before use, and safety controls/practices are established, and staff informed. 2. Where necessary advice or support will be obtained from external specialists. 3. Where appropriate, and with employee s consent, health monitoring in relation to exposure to significant hazards is undertaken and employees advised of results. AgfirstBOP.QMS Version : 3 Issue Date:16/12/2015 Page 2 of 6
4. Employees are properly trained and/or supervised 5. Protective clothing and equipment is provided and used by all employees, at all times necessary 6. All hazards listed in hazard register will be checked three monthly as part of OSH check systems 7. All hazards and the hazard controls will be assessed at least annually 8. All employees are aware of emergency and evacuation procedures 9. The Review of Hazard Management Process is to be annual 6. Minimum contents for vehicle or lone workers s first aid kit A leaflet giving general guidance on first aid 6 individually-wrapped sterile adhesive dressings (assorted sizes), appropriate to the type of work 2 individually wrapped triangular bandages (preferably sterile) 2 safety pins; 1 large, sterile, individually wrapped, unmedicated wound dressings approximately 18 cm x 18 cm Individually wrapped moist cleansing wipes (not alcohol-based) 1 pair of disposable gloves 1 resuscitation mask. Accident/Incident register forms 7. Off Site Hazard Control Checklist 1. Check hazard list 2. Check map for specific orchard hazards 3. Check for sign-in book 4. Note any new or potential hazards on the website when entering your hours at the end of the day. 5. Check emergency evacuation point when entering orchard 6. Do not put self or anyone else at unnecessary risk 7. Report any accident, incident or near hit/miss on the website when entering your hours at the end of the day. AgfirstBOP.QMS Version : 3 Issue Date:16/12/2015 Page 3 of 6
8. Accident, Incident and Near Hit/Miss Recording, Reporting and Investigation Procedures Event / Injury Serious Harm Non serious harm/ near-hit / miss Report Immediately to HSO / Manager Laboratory Field Preserve the scene Seek Treatment Record in Accident Incident and Near Miss Register, found in the First Aid drawer in the lab. Record incident when you enter your hours on the website HSO/Manager notifies DOL HSO / Manager investigates and reports to DOL HSO to collate near misses and analyse Start a file in the OSH folder of the HSO filing cabnet HSO invistigates if neccessary Review Review hazard register and hazard management AgfirstBOP.QMS Version : 3 Issue Date:16/12/2015 Page 4 of 6
9. Hazard Register: Travel /Orchard Sampling E = Eliminate I = Isolate M = Minimise Hazards Identified Potential Harm Health and Safety for Significant E I M Hazard Controls Hazard YES NO Personal Protective Equipment TRAINING REQUIRED? Vehicles Serious injury X X OM responsible for WOF & registration & servicing WOF Only licensed staff to drive vehicles Follow all driving rules and legislations Tyres Driver to check vehicle is safe before leaving Oil & Water Oil and water to be checked at every fuel filling Use of cell phones No cell phone use while driving Sun Sunburn/ X X Slip slop slap, sun screen Cancer / Drink plenty of water Heatstroke Hat Rain/cold Chilling X X Wear appropriate clothing and footwear Wet slippery X X Closed footwear with a good tread to be worn surfaces Uneven Surface e.g. Sprains, strains, X X Wear appropriate footwear Holes in ground, fruit and prunings on Fractures Don t rush ground Watch where you are walking Sprays Residue Poisoning X X Check for signage Check for recent tracks Call Agfirst or packhouse if suspicious Check with Dispatch about Re-entry periods Sprayers Poisoning / X X Do not go within 200m of an active sprayer Serious injury whether it is on this property or a neighbouring one Dogs / bees / livestock Tractors, trucks, forklifts Pergola/ T bar height/deadmen Canopy/shelter belt dust etc. Fruit picking Bites, stings X X Avoid hive area when bees in orchard Be careful when eating and drinking Use insect repellent Phone pack house to get dogs tied up If allergic advise Agfirst and ensure the correct medication is carried at all times Serious injury X X Avoid operation area if possible. Identify yourself with the driver never assume a driver has seen you. A High Vis Vest must be worn while in orchards Head, neck, eye injuries X X Watch your head Avoid wearing hat that restricts vision Wear a helmet while on quad. Eye injuries X X Wearing glasses is recommended if on foot (safety or sun glasses) Wearing the visor down while under canopy is compulsory while on quad Occupational overuse Syndrome, back strain X X Stretch regularly Use correct manual handling techniques Regular breaks Reduce or split loads to manageable weight and even loads where possible AgfirstBOP.QMS Version : 3 Issue Date:16/12/2015 Page 5 of 6
Nails on ground from Puncture broken pergola wounds Wire Sprags, strainer wires Puncture wounds/eye injury/ Serious Injury Low canes and spurs Head and eye injury Drains, rabbit holes, wheel ruts, deadmen Health and Safety for X X Closed footwear to be worn Avoid wearing hat that restricts vision X X Be vigilant. Wearing glasses is recommended (safety or sunglasses) If on a Quad drive defensively, look ahead of quad position. Wear helmet and mesh visor X X Be vigilant. If on a Quad drive defensively, look ahead of quad position. Wear helmet and mesh visor Serious injury X X Be vigilant. If on a Quad drive defensively, look ahead of quad position. Wear helmet and mesh visor Quad rolling on rider Serious X X Adopt active riding principles and drive defensively. injury/death If in doubt don t go Slopes and wet Serious X X Always mount or dismount on uphill side of quad conditions injury/death Adopt active riding principles and drive defensively. If in doubt don t go Hot Exhaust Burns X X Be careful not to touch the hot exhaust when clamping down the rear binder Hot engine Burns X X Recommend wearing long pants and keeping legs away from hot engine Chemical containers Contamination X X Avoid contact with any rubbish piles or containers / Rubbish piles you did not bring Water Infection / X X We cannot guarantee potable drinking water on the poisoning orchards. Do not drink water from the orchards. Bring drinking water with you from home. Grower abuse X X Avoid Orchard Rage. If there are any issues refer them to AgFirst management AgfirstBOP.QMS Version : 3 Issue Date:16/12/2015 Page 6 of 6