Fitness for Work

‘Fit for work’ means a individual is physically, mentally and emotionally able to perform his/her assigned tasks competently, and he/she can do so in a manner which does not compromise or threaten  his/her own health & safety or that of others.

Policy

$client_name and everyone on its site have duty of care obligations under the Work Health and Safety legislation.

Under this duty of care, $client_name must  provide safe workplaces and eliminate potential hazards in the workplace. This duty of care also includes taking reasonable precautions to ensure all workers are fit for work.

The use of alcohol and drugs in the workplace presents many problems.

  • If you are drowsy or your coordination has been impaired, you are not competent to operate machinery or equipment
  • You are putting yourself, your workmates and $client_name at risk of prosecution and/or fines.
  • If you are injured at work whilst affected, your workers compensation may be ruled void.
  • Possession, consumption distribution or sales of illicit drugs may lead to prosecution.
  • If you damage property while affected, you are liable to repair or replace the property and may face instant termination.

workdrug_250x160The Benefits

A robust alcohol and drug policy and testing regime can benefit all workers in many ways. You are in a workplace that cares about your health and safety and has a commitment to ensure that you are not at risk of injury.

The newly introduced Alcohol and Drug program will:

  • Make it safer for you to do your job
  • Provide you with a range of measures to overcome problems which may impair your fitness for work.
  • Ensure any workers found to be unfit for work are dealt with in a effective, fair, supporting and constructive manner

You are $client-name‘s most important asset; if you are  not fit for work, you are jeopardising yourself, your fellow workers and this business.

 

Breaches

The following will be regarded as a breach of policy and evidence that a individual is unfit for work:

  • Any use of alcohol or drugs which results in the potential impairment of an individuals fitness for work
  • Any positive alcohol or drug test
  • Any refusal, falsification or adulteration of any alcohol or drug test.
  • Sale or supply of alcohol or drugs on site or during working hours
  • Consumption or possession of alcohol and/or drugs at work

Fitness for Work Induction

Welcome to the $client_name Fitness for Work Induction

To successfully complete this induction you will be required to read the enclosed information from the $client_name Fitness for Work Handbook and answer a series of multiple choice questions.

Any questions  answered incorrectly will require review and resubmission until you have successfully completed the induction.

This induction should take approximately 10-15 minutes.

Note: the information contained in this induction is indicative of the content of the policies & procedures of your employers Fitness for Work Program. The full content of the program is available for you to peruse from $client_name if required.

Work Health & Safety Induction

Welcome to the $client_name WHS Induction, powered by Vinesafe.

To successfully complete this induction you will be required to read and understand excerpts from the $client_name Work Health & Safety Manual and answer a series of multiple choice questions.

Any questions answered incorrectly will require review and resubmission until you have successfully completed the induction.

This induction should take approximately 30 minutes.

Note: the information contained in this induction is indicative of the content of the policies & procedures of $client_name’s Works Health & Safety and Human Resources management systems. The full content of these policies and procedures will be available for you to peruse available from $client_name.

Quad Bike Debate

The debate on crush protection devices on quad bikes is still unresolved.

Quad bikes are the leading cause of death on Australian farms, with an average fo 23 deaths within the first five months of the year 2012. Safe Work Australia is now seeking submissions to imporve quad boke safety, including the istallation of crush-protection devices.

The aim of the game will be to cut the death and injury rates by ensuring quad bikes have suitable safety protection devices, all worekrs are trained on the safe use of quad bikes and that the correct personal Protective Equipment is worn.

Safe Work Australia has set up a section of their webiste called Quadwatch to raise awareness of safety.

if you are aunsure if your Quadbike has the appropriate safety devices fitted, call Vinesafe today on 1300696797

Vinesafe

We are here to help.

What is Vinesafe?

The Vinesafe Mission Statement

vinesafe aims to provide a simple, economically viable and high quality solution to work health and safety laws. we here at vinesafe are committed to providing cost effective work healtha nd safety programs and associated training and consultancy services that effectively meet the requirements of our valued clients.

So stands the question, what does Vinesafe do?

Vinesafe is a dynamic safety manageemnt system tailored specifically to winemakers, vineyards, cellar doors and boutique country accomodation. Vinesafe is the simplest, most effective solution to solving all your Work Health and Safety legislative obligations.

With more than 25 years experience in helping vineyards in the hunter region, and along with the input from a myriad of vineyards and wineries, Vinesafe is a helping hand to business owners in the wine industry.

How will Vinesafe help me?

The implementation of the Work Health & Safety Act and its associated Regulation at the beginning of 2012 brought about a marked increase in the need for effective and documented safety management for anyone conducting a business or enterprise. Vinesafe can assist winemakers and vineyards by ensuring that effective and efficient safety management practices are continually developed, reviewed and maintained. We also provide ongoing support through analysis of safety issues, safety alerts, audits and other support to implement and maintain a strong and efficient safety culture in the workplace. Any safety issues which arise are addressed with prompt, professional and economically realistic solutions.

Through our experience, our exposure to current WHS best practice, our ongoing performance benchmarking and our high level of rapport and recognition by the WorkCover authority in NSW, we deliver peace of mind for the small, medium and large winegrower.

The Vinesafe system has been developed to provide a helping hand for winemakers and growers. The Vinesafe system ensures complete compliance with all legal safety directives, as well as provides a means of ensuring communication and risk management within the workplace is a top priority.

So, give us a call today, we are waiting to help you.

Vinesafe,

We are here to help.

 

Welcome to Vinesafe!

Welcome to Vinesafe’s brand new website!

This website is dedicated to all things safety, tailored specifically to the wine industry.

Vinesafe suits any business, from the Husband and Wife team to the multinational company, we are able to give you simple, practical solutions to resolve health and safety issues and ensure legal complaince. Vinesafe will aim to, through this blog, keep you informed and up-to-date with all the recent Work Health and Safety laws, regualtions, news, industry alerts and special offers specifically for those who are a member of Vinesafe. Vinesafe is a support system, giving consitent support and help to those who run a business in the agriculture/wine producing sector and aim to keep you doing what you do best, and your safety issues in our capable hands. If you are interested in becoming a member of Vinesafe contact us, we are ready to help, armed with the best solutions we know to address your safety concerns.

Vinesafe, We are here to help.