OHS Policy Outline - TNB Art Gallery

OHS Policy Outline - TNB Art Gallery

Occupational Health and Safety Policy


The following document is the TNB Art Gallery Occupational Health and Safety policy.


Objectives:

The TNB Art Gallery is committed to maintaining the correct standards of workplace health and Safety. It is essential that everyone is aware of the Health and safety regulations outlined in the following documents and follows them accordingly. Where necessary training will be will be provided to equip you with the best possible knowledge in the TNB Art Gallery’s procedure for Health & Safety.

If you see a risk, please complete a Risk Assessment form (Available from the health and safety officer) and submit it to the Health and Safety officer.

Possible Health Risks and their Management:

Types of Hazards-

Mechanical- While employed at the gallery you may find that mechanical instruments such as lifts and trolleys may need to be used to transport installations and large works of Art. When the object is deemed too large to be moved by the tools provided outside contractors will be employed. Do not attempt to move anything that is too large for you by yourself. Upon the commencement of employment you will be required to attend a seminar that covers this issue and the correct ways to handle them. For more information please refer to the detailed Safety Guidelines and Procedures in Appendix A.

Physical – The Manual handling of objects in the gallery will be a daily occurrence. You will often be faced with moving things such as works of art; office supplies and other various items. Due to this the correct postures, issues relating to repetitive work and the resulting muscle fatigue problems. Along with the correct electrical safety and personal safety are subject to Health and Safety Guidelines. Upon the commencement of employment you will be required to attend a seminar that covers these issues and the correct ways to handle them. For more information please refer to the detailed Safety Guidelines and Procedures in Appendix A.

Chemical – While it is rare that all employee’s would be faced with the prospect of the more dangerous chemicals used - you may find yourself in contact with chemicals used in binding and framing products and copying equipment. All product specific safety guidelines will be adhered to and when required, safety equipment such as gloves will be provided. Storage Facilities are subject to maintenance and review. It is required that everyone stores cleaning and chemical products appropriately. Upon the commencement of employment you will be required to attend a seminar that covers these issues and the correct ways to handle them. For more information please refer to the detailed Safety Guidelines and Procedures in Appendix A.

Psychological – The TNB Art Gallery understands that there can be mitigating issues involving social and psychological factors at work. Factors that contribute to a person’s psychological health include: Job satisfaction and Stress Management. Due to this we have instated an employee assistance Program (EAP) that will provide counselling and other services related to this area.

See provided booklet: You, Happiness and how you relate to your workplace.

Injury Reporting:

We keep records relating to the health and Safety of all employees’s to keep in check any potential hazards that may occur as well as the effectiveness of the current H&S procedures. As a part of our policy you must report pain and symptoms and small accidents not resulting in injury. (These reports include reports of pain in the back, neck and upper limbs. Cuts or bruises, trip and fall incidents, headache and vision problems stemming from the workplace.)

More information on this is outlined in full in Appendix A: Health Risks Assessment, Control and Management.

Employee Code of Conduct

All employees are required to adhere to a Code of Conduct.

More information on this is outlined in full in Appendix B and C: Employee Code of Conduct and Smoking and Drug Policy

Evacuation and Emergency Procedures.

In the advent of emergency it is essential that you are aware of our Evacuation Plan and Emergency Procedures. Maps are displayed clearly at all exits. In addition you will be made aware of the relevant safety officer and First Aid Training will be provided.

More information on this is outlined in full in Appendix D: Evacuation and Emergency Procedures.


All efforts have been made to provide you with a copy of this H&S Policy. Copies of this document can be found at the front desk and from the galley director’s office. It also has been provided to you upon the commencement of your employment at this company. It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of the information contained in this document. Please keep it readily available for future reference.


Appendix A: Health Risks Assessment, Control and Management.
Appendix B: Employee Code of Conduct.
Appendix C: Smoking and Drug Policy.
Appendix D: Evacuation and Emergency Procedures.
Booklet: You, Happiness and how you relate to your workplace.