WATERCARE NETWORKS INDUCTION Induction Framework Anyone working for

WATERCARE NETWORKS INDUCTION

Induction Framework Anyone working for Watercare must: Site Specific Induction • Attend a Site Specific H&S Induction for every site you will be working on each year. • Be skilled for the tasks they will be doing for Watercare. NOTE: Access does NOT automatically grant you the right to carry out work. H&S Daily tailgate/ toolbox talk/ Safety Briefing Job Specific (SOP/MOP) Modules to be completed vary depending on the work to be done

Process Watercare Generic Induction Wastewater Connection Specific Induction Company/Individuals carrying out the works Company Safety Policy & Procedures Compliance with Regulations & Code of Practice Hazard Management & Standard Operating Procedures Site Specific Hazard Assessment & Control Complete Safety Pre-start Check

Fundamentals Familiar with the work and network connections Som com eone fr o p and any is in m your in ch arge control o activ ity. f the Go ne t all P ces th Pr erso sary e Eq ote nal uip cti (PP me ve E) nt Do not start work until all are YES!! at ks th g s a t in all d in perform e n i a Tr will be you he t t sary , o G es es c c ne sour t & to re lan ent ry p m ar uip y c job eq afel he s tt ou

Check Site Specific Safety Plan Complete hazard assessment and apply controls to minimise or eliminate All crew familiar with the safety plan, hazards & controls Emergency Plan created and all crew trained on it

Essential Requirements There are some requirements that must be met before starting any work on Watercare Networks. These include: • Access Activity Authority (AAA) • Job Safety and Workplace Environment Plan (JSWEP) No work shall commence until AAA/JSWEP sign-off has been obtained • Permits - Safe systems of work for managing the risks in certain circumstances such as: § Isolation – written document used for isolations § Confined Space Entry – controls access to these areas § Hot Work – controls the work that can cause fire or explosion IF you are unsure of permit requirements ASK !!

Fit for Work / Training and Competency Fit for Work Means that you are physically and mentally able to perform your work in a way that does not compromise or threaten your own safety or health, or that of others. This includes being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. Training and Competency Any person operating Plant or Machinery on a Watercare site MUST be trained and hold the relevant license.

Site Sign-in & Security Requirements All network sites require a pre site assessment • All workers and visitors to site must be inducted and sign in and out of the work site • Minimum PPE requirements specific for the site must be worn by all those on site • Networks are carried out in public or private areas – pay specific attention to pedestrians, motorists or property owners

Emergency Evacuation Fire Flood Earthquake Explosion Chemicals Bomb Threat Network sites can be anywhere the work is carried out – make sure an evacuation point is determined for each and every job at pre start stage If the evacuation siren sounds: 1. Make your work place safe. 2. Proceed, via the safest exit to the Evacuation Assembly Point – this will be determined at your pre–start assessment of each and every job: 3. Do not re-enter buildings or work areas when evacuating 4. Remain at the Assembly Point for a roll call. 5. Do not re-enter the site until the all-clear is given. 6. Obey all instructions of the emergency wardens or persons in charge of a site.

NETWORKS CONTRACTORS – GENERAL INFORMATION • Networks have specific customer interaction, and our work must respect the requirements of the customer contract. • High standard of presentation of plant, motor vehicles and personal appearance • High standard of courtesy and cooperation with public • Night work – sensitivities with sound (voices or machinery) travelling • Media Enquires – please direct them to Watercare Communications Team • Special customers – Key – Lion Breweries, Chelsea Sugar, Hospital – Care – School, Kindergarten, retirement villages – Dialysis – Hospital and private – Commercial areas Areas divided in to 3 operational hubs, North and Western, Central and Southern

Immunisation When working in a contaminated or waste water environment you will need to: • Use your protective clothing / equipment • Follow strict personal hygiene – wash your hands and face • Be immunised against ü Hepatitis A and B ü Polio ü Tetanus

What is an Incident? An unplanned event that causes an uncontrolled action resulting in injury or damage or has the potential (Near Miss) to cause injury or damage

HAZARD MANAGEMENT IDENTIFY RISK ASSESSMENT ELIMINATE MINIMISE MONITOR

Incidents, Injuries, Near Misses & Hazards Incidents, Injuries & Near Misses: § § Make the scene safe, if it is safe for you to do so. Have the injury assessed by First Aider. Report the incident immediately to your Manager/ Supervisor If you require medical treatment, your Manager/Supervisor will arrange for you to see the appropriate medical services. Workplace Hazards: § § If it is unsafe – STOP! Reassess and make safe, if it is safe for you to do so. If it is not safe for you to make it safe, report the issue to your supervisor All hazards or unsafe conditions must be reported immediately to your Manager/Supervisor. We investigate all hazards, incidents and near misses to find out how the harm was caused and what must be done to prevent future incidents. If you are injured at work, it MUST be reported IMMEDIATELY.

NETWORK GENERIC HAZARDS TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT and GENERAL PUBLIC Work predominately on the road, specific attention to traffic and pedestrian management, and risk of open fittings, trip hazards and atmospheric conditions WORKS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY Specific risks to residents, pets, children and security. Manholes left open can kill CONCURRENT WORKS Management of other works on site – third party damage – opportunistic works during shutdowns WORKING AT HEIGHTS All works must comply with current legislations CHANGE IN SCOPE Stop and reassess the job WORK COMPLETION Ensure all excavations are correctly backfilled and competed before opening to pedestrians or traffic

NETWORKS HAZARDS • WATER NETWORK – SITE SPECIFIC HAZARDS – Hydrants – special purpose, special requirements – Meters – point of responsibility- revenue mechanism – Pressure zones / reservoirs – complex network – Pumped and boosted zones – Valves must not be touched – tagged if used – Disinfection requirements – Flow testing and flushing

NETWORKS HAZARDS • WASTEWATER SITE SPECIFIC HAZARDS – Manholes – hazards and opening procedures – Access authority requirements – confined space and gas detection – Pumpstations and access requirement – Rising mains – may look like a water mains – Overflows and best practise guidelines to minimise environmental and public health effects

NETWORKS HAZARDS • WASTEWATER SITE SPECIFIC HAZARDS CONTINUED - Excavations – Ensure you comply with the Worksafe NZ safety around excavation requirements. Always ensure trenches have appropriate shoring and edge protection. - Biological – Working with Wastewater. Ensure you are immunised against Hepatitis A & B, Polio and Tetanus. Ensure you are wearing the appropriate face and hand protection - Gases / Fumes – Ensure you have and use a gas monitor/detector when working on a wastewater asset. Hazards include methane, hydrogen sulphide, volatile organic compounds, abnormal oxygen levels and explosive gases. Ensure you have the correct gas detector for the job you are doing.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT At Watercare we minimise the impact of our operations on the environment • We only have one Environment, so lets look after it together. • You need to be aware of what kinds of environmental impacts your work will cause, and whether the impacts will be within acceptable limits.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT • Types of environmental impacts and examples of how they can occur include: – Impacts to neighbouring sites (issues with noise, dust, odour, vibration, light spill, traffic/vehicle movements) – Reduced water quality (spills of hazardous liquids/materials or inappropriate disposal to stormwater, or wastewater treatment systems of chemicals, sediment laden water, concrete & asphalt cutting dust/slurry) – Ground contamination (spills of hazardous liquids/materials & leaks to ground, or inappropriate waste disposal) – Landscape impact (earthworks in significant landscapes) – Heritage destruction (archaeological sites or heritage building damage)

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT § § § Cultural impact (destruction of culturally significant sites or landscapes or reduced water quality) Habitat damage (vegetation removal, destruction of water courses, removal of bird roost sites) Trees – Need to comply with you respective areas tree consents (damage to roots or branches, foliage) Wastewater Overflow – Report immediately and follow Watercare wastewater overflow manual Human health impacts (dust, contaminated soil, inappropriate waste disposal)

You play an important role • Take appropriate steps to minimise impacts. For example: ü ü Identify stormwater drains & protect them Have spill kits available & know how to use them Establish erosion & sediment controls Use specialist supervision (e. g. arborist or archaeologist) • Report all incidents immediately NEVER wash waste or spills down drains

Safety - I Care, We Care, Watercare • It is the policy of Watercare to conduct its activities in such a way that the health and safety of employees, contractors and the public are safeguarded. • Promote safety awareness and responsibility among employees at all levels, to prevent injury, loss and/or damage • Make every reasonable effort to ensure a safe and healthy workplace is maintained • Recognise that health and safety in the workplace is acknowledged as a joint responsibility between employer and employee

Your RESPONSIBILITIES • Follow all site rules so that you do not harm yourself, or others through your actions or inactions • If it feels unsafe – STOP, re-assess. • If in doubt, ask! • Always wear the appropriate PPE. • Understand your responsibilities in an emergency • Report all incidents and near misses immediately to your Supervisor or Manager • Report all hazards and unsafe conditions immediately to your Supervisor or Manager • If you see any unsafe actions, speak up. Politely remind that person how this is done safely at Watercare.

DRAINLAYERS AND CONTRACTORS

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