SAFETY INDUCTION INFORMATION
DOC NAME CLIENT EFFECTIVE DATE REV REVISION DATE APPROVED BY
Proc/Ind/02 ESKOM 23/03/2024 1 23/03/2026 CA BUTHANE
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT NO 85 OF 1993
CONSTRUCTION SITE INDUCTION
ANNEXURE 1 - GENERAL OHS INDUCTION
Kgaugelo Kae-Kae Induction process shall be conducted by the Safety Representative on site. To start
off with, the following must be adhered to:
1. Each employee remains responsible for his own Health and Safety and for those around him.
2. A copy of all applicable legislation along with the company’s procedures is available to all
employees at the Project OHS officer or Site Agent.
3. Cell Phones are only allowed to be used by Supervisory Staff in a safe area, other Cell Phones
and I-pods are prohibited from (Company Name) projects.
4. Always follow instructions from your Supervisor – DO NOT TAKE CHANCES.
5. Always report unsafe acts or conditions to your Supervisor.
6. Always use the Protective equipment and clothing issued to you.
7. Report all injuries or incidents to your Supervisor before the end of shift, no matter how
minor they may be.
8. Do not fool around while working – Practical jokes can be dangerous.
9. Do not use alcohol or drugs at work and do not report for work intoxicated.
10. Knifes and Fire arms are not allowed in any work area.
11. No Physical assault or fighting is allowed in any work area.
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12. Do not use Plant or Machinery if you are not authorised or trained to do so.
13. Do not walk underneath any suspended loads and stay out of the way of Plant and
Machinery items.
14. Always look around you when you walk on site and make sure you do not fall over
equipment, material or into holes.
15. Do not enter a barricaded area, unless you are working in the area.
16. Do not climb onto high structures, including scaffolds unless you are working on the
structure and you are wearing your safety harness.
17. Your safety harness must always be secured to a solid structure when working at unsafe
heights.
18. Report all defects on tools, equipment and machinery to your supervisor.
19. Never take shortcuts – always use the access provided and hold onto the handrails provided
at the stairs.
20. Obey all safety signs and notices.
21. Return all safety equipment back to the person who issued it to you.
22. Please keep your area clean and tidy – a tidy project is a safe project.
23. Never misuse, abuse or alter safety devices on plant, machinery or equipment and do not
ride on Plant, machinery with no seats for passengers.
24. Never sit on an open vehicle when there are loose material / tools / equipment in the back.
25. Never lift heavy objects alone – rather ask someone for help or utilise a crane.
26. Do not throw materials / tools / equipment from any height.
27. All drop off edges and openings must be barricaded – do not tamper with the barricading.
28. Only authorised persons will be allowed in the work areas.
29. Do not pollute or damage the environment – use the facilities provided for you.
30. Stay alert, follow the rules and protect yourself and other workers from accidents.
31. Be aware of any visitors on the site and if you see any person on site who does not belong
on site, remove him from site or report to your supervisor.
32. If you are unsure about safety then ask your supervisor or Safety Representative.
ANEXURE 2: INDUCTION TRAINING CHECKLIST
Requirements Check
HEALTH
Medical
All employees must be medically fit for duty
Personal protective equipment and measures must be in place before
commencement of work
All incidents must be reported to the companies risk control officer
No persons under the influence of alcohol or any other substance may be
allowed to enter or remain on site
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SAFETY
Risk identification
Identify risks and hazards in the work place
Analyse and evaluate identified hazards
Plan a safe work procedure
Monitor and review plan of risks and hazards
Contractor to make available a copy of risk assessment
Company must assist contractors to facilitate work in the mutual interest of
safety for both parties
Personal protective equipment
All personal protective equipment specific to job requirements (in accordance
with the Occupational Health and Safety Act) must be issued.
Compliance regarding the provision of personal protective equipment must be
enforced by the contractor (For more information about personal protective
equipment, see section XX in your handbook)
Service connections
Written permission must be obtained from the employer to couple up to any
pipe service, e.g. water, electricity, compressed air or steam
Electrical equipment
All portable extension cables are earthed
All electrical leads, portable equipment, plugs and sockets must be maintained
in good condition
Explosive power tools
Obtain written permission from the employer to make use of explosive, or
explosives power tools.
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The use of such tools must be in compliance with legislation
Hand tools
All tools must be maintained and kept in good condition
Structures
All structure must be maintained to prevent uncontrolled collapse
Ladders and scaffolding
A competent person must be appointed (in witting) to carry out scaffolding
work operations that comply with the safety standards
Keep a register to control equipment used
All ladder and scaffolding must be constructed, assembled and inspected by
competent persons
Safety belts and harnesses to be supplied by the respective firms
Roof work
All roof work must be planned and supervised
Precautionary health and safety measures must be in place when working at
heights
Overhead working
Written permission required from relevant person before commencing work
on cranes, gantries or hoists
A fall protection plan is drawn up and properly supervised
All persons working overhead must be medially fit
Slingers and slings suitable for the type of work must be supplied by the
contactor
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Construction work
Construction regulations must be adhered to in terms of the Occupational
Health and Safety Act, by all relevant parties (See section xx for more
information on construction regulations)
Asbestos
No work should be carried out using asbestos mixture materials without prior
consultation and permission from the company and the Risk Control Officer.
(See section xx for more information on asbestos regulations)
ENVIRONMENT
Waste
Contractor to supply waste management plan that includes:
a brief description of the project
a detailed list of waste generated
any fuel to be stored on site
measures to prevent spillage, and
a plan of how different types of waste are to be disposed of
All chemical, infectious, radioactive, general waste, building rubble and glass
must be disposed of in appropriate containers and/or placed in demarcated
areas
Waste must be removed to registered waste disposal sites
To avoid spillages, fuel or chemicals must be stored appropriately
Pollution
Should a spillage/leakage occur, the incident must be reported to the risk
control officer and contract manager and spillage procedure initiated
The contractor must ensure that no contamination of soil, air and water occurs
On completion of the work, an inspection will be performed to ensure that the
worksite has been cleaned up
Contamination
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The contractor is to ensure that no detrimental effects or contamination of
soil, air or water occurs as a result of any activities performed by himself or his
employees
Chemical waste is not be allowed to enter the storm-water drains or any other
normal drainage system
Non biodegradable waste and regular waste must be removed from worksite
Bins are provided to keep the worksite litter-free
Inspection of worksite will be performed after completion of the project
Any cost occurring after remedial action shall be claimed from the contractor
ROAD TRAFFIC RULES
General road traffic rules will apply on the companies premises in accordance
with the Road Traffic Act
All drivers must be in possession of a driver’s license applicable to the class of
vehicle driven
Seat belts must be worn at all times
Contractors must adhere to indicated speed limits and signs
All passengers in trucks or LDV’s must be seated with no part of their bodies
overhanging the sides of the vehicle or in any position that could place them at
risk
Drivers must ensure that all loads are secured using recognised methods
A red flag must be visible from the extreme end of a protruding load
Transporting of passengers on trailers is prohibited
Contractors must adhere to parking regulations as stipulated by the company
SECURITY
Contractors will be issued with identification cards to enter and exit premises
No identification cards may be duplicated or swapped
Movement of contractors is restricted to the area of work
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Contractors will be removed from the premises, and charges laid, for
intoxication, drug abuse or theft of company property
Random vehicle and body searches may be carried out
Fire arms and other weapons are prohibited on site
FIRE PREVENTION
No open fires for cooking and heating are allowed
Permission must be obtained for the use of an open flame, i.e. gas cutting, gas
welding, arc welding, etc.
Fire fighting equipment provided by the company may not be removed or
damaged
Fire hydrant hoses are to be used only for fire fighting purposes
All fire escape routes must be kept free from obstruction and fire equipment
must be accessible at all times
Extinguish fire immediately to prevent spreading of fire and possible injury
Any flammable liquids must be reported and stored in an approved flammable
storage container and room
HYGIENE AND HOUSE KEEPING
Smoking, eating and drinking are allowed in designated areas only
Appropriate dwelling and ablution facilities are to be provided by the
contractor in the case of building projects. In other cases, existing facilities are
to be used and should be kept clean and tidy by the contractor
Good general house keeping rules should be adhered to
CONFIDENTIALITY
Any information or data disclosed to or required by the contractor will be kept
in confidence
Confidential documents, drawings, etc, obtained to carry out the project must
be returned to the company on completion or on request
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Any documents lost must be reported immediately to the risk control officer
No information shall be disclosed to any unauthorised third parties without the
prior, written consent of the company
INSURANCE
The contractor should have his own insurance for equipment, vehicles and
employees or a minimum of 3rd party insurance
LEGISLATION
Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993
The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, Act 130 of 1993
The Explosives Act, Act 26 of 1956
The National Environmental Management Act, Act 107 of 1998
The Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act, Act 45 of 1965
The National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998
The Hazardous Substances Act, Act 15 of 1973
The Environmental Conservation Act, Act 73 of 1989
The National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, Act 103 of 1977
and related Codes of Practice
Relevant labour legislation
Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Act 3 of 1983
National Key Point Act, Act 102 of 1980
The Protection of Information Act, Act 84 of 1982
Any other applicable national act of Parliament, provincial legislation or local
by-laws and regulations
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ANEXURE 3: INDUCTION ATTENDANCE REGISTER
I ______________________________________ confirm that I have presented induction at
the following site _______________________________________ on the aforementioned
topics on the _______________________________________ (date)
Name of attendee Date induction Signature ID number
attended
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