Occupational health, safety & the environment

INDUCTION TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES

B Y: S A R A H A J O D H A
HSEQ OFFICER
What do you think WHEN YOU HEAR
HEALTH & SAFETY?
 Health and safety definition
Means by which to control aspects of work production that involve any degree of risk or hazards that
may cause injury or harm to yourself and others.
This process eliminates such elements to ensure worker's safety and health.
 WHY DO WE NEED OCUPATIONAL
HEALTH AND SAFETY?
Eliminates possible hazards
Safeguard employee productivity
Protect employees rights
Maintain workers health
 What are hazards?
HINT:
WHAT IS A RISK?
HOW DO WE MEASURE RISK?

Unlikely

Likely

Highly Likely
 EMPLOYEE HSE RESPONSIBILITIES
Comply with relevant HSE laws set out in the OSH Act of Trinidad and Tobago and protect their own safety and
health, as well as the safety and health of anyone who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
Ensure that they are not under the influence of any intoxicant to the extent that they could be a danger to
themselves or others while at work.
Cooperate with their employer with regard to safety, health and welfare at work.
Not engage in any improper conduct that could endanger their own safety or health or that of anyone else.
Participate in safety and health training offered by their employer.
Make proper use of all machinery, tools, substances, etc. and of all Personal Protective Equipment provided for
use at work.
Report any defects in the place of work, equipment, etc. which might endanger safety and health.
PROTECTING YOUR OWN SAFETY
PREVENTION
The 4 (four) step system: S A F E

Spot the Hazard

Assess the Risk
Fix the Problem through controls
Evaluate the Results
 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT (PPE)
PPE minimizes exposure to hazards that can cause
serious workplace injuries, even death. It is a layer
of protection and prevention.
Needle Disposal Safety
Sharps safety cont'd
 PPE required for disposing of sharps

Puncture Resistant Gloves Arm Guard Protection

MANUAL HANDLING
EMPLOYERS' RESPONSIBILITIES
A safe work environment
Safe systems of work that are documented in departmental policies
Adequate conditioned facilities for the welfare of all workers
Instructions outlines in policies, training and/or supervision to ensure worker's safety
Reporting of Accidents and Incidents
HSE Incidents & Accidents
Incident/ accident protocol
Emergency response plan
First aid kits
 EVACUATION

Depart the area in a safe and orderly fashion using designated evacuation/exit routes where you see the above
signs. Observe these guides-:
Walk - DO NOT RUN.
Use staircases - DO NOT USE ELEVATORS
Maps of the building exit routes are posted in key areas. Become familiar with these maps and follow the
directions for evacuation of the area.
Upon reaching the outside, proceed to the designated assembly/muster point.
Assembly points
THE PRIMARY ASSEMBLY POINT:-
Main car park located on the compound of MAH.

THE SECONDARY ASSEMBLY POINTS:-

The East Car park
The Park which is located directly south of MAH.
 INFECTION CONTROL / Covid-19
protocols

Infection Control is a system used by the healthcare facility to prevent or stop the spread of infections.
Important times to practice hand hygiene
Reporting of covid 19 symptoms and
testing
It is MANDATORY for employees to report to their supervisor if you are experiencing COVID-19
symptoms, if you were in contact with a COVID-19 positive person, and if you are positive for
COVID-19.
HR will then be notified and you will be required to quarantine for 14 days.
After which you will be required to get tested to ensure that you are not a positive case. If the
PCR test is negative, you will be allowed to resume duties.
If the PCR test is positive you will be required to further quarantine until a negative test is
produced and update your county medical offices.
Environmental initiatives
 Substance abuse
Prohibited substances are defined as:
◦ any alcoholic beverage, the use of which is not authorized by the Company,
◦ any substance that an individual may not sell, possess, use, or distribute under the laws of the state in which the
individual is employed or is working, and
◦ any otherwise legal but illicitly-used substances.

The use, possession, concealment, transportation, promotion, or sale of the above substances are strictly prohibited on
Medical Associates premises. Any employee or contract employee in violation of this policy will be prohibited from Medical
Associates premises.
Medical Associates reserves the right at all times on its premises to conduct unannounced substance screens, searches, and
inspections of employees, contractors, subcontractors, and other persons, including their effects, lockers, baggage, desks,
tool boxes (personal and company-owned), clothing, and vehicles. The purpose of such screens, searches, and inspections
are to ensure compliance with this policy.
Any prohibited items found will be handed over to the relevant authorities. Disciplinary action will be taken.
Disciplinary actions & non-
conformances
Failure to follow the Company Policy will result in disciplinary action being brought to the
employee and ultimately will lead to dismal, if unwanted unsafe behavior continues.
This includes the following but not limited to:
oFailure to report incident/accidents
oFailure to wear your PPE properly
oFailure to follow SOPS/Procedures/ Policies.