SHS Joint Safety Committee Meeting - 21st Dec 2023

The Show Support Joint Safety Committee recently held a meeting to further strengthen our commitment to safety. A Resolution was passed which led the Committee to add new information to the Manual Handling section in the Tool Box Talk and a new section was added on Truck Packing. Information can be found in the Pre-Start Acceptance safety induction or simply by locating the Tool Box Talk in the Induction within the CrewCard App.

Go to Job Details then click the menu icon top right, open the Induction and select the Toolbox Talk.

The new information on manual handling is as follows:

Lift correctly – bend knees, keep back straight
Never attempt to lift too heavy a load
Never lift extra heavy cables packers, unpack them and carry in sections
Correct numbers for lift – use 4 crew where possible
If unsure do a test lift to gauge the weight of the case before lifting
Always count to three before a lift
Check for loose smeg on top of cases before lifting
The most experienced Crew Member should always lead
Check latches are locked before lifting
Make sure wheel locks are off when destacking cases
If unsure, ask a seasoned Crew Member or the Client

All new information on Truck Packing is as follows:

Ask driver of truck to turn on lights
Where possible, always get the most experienced crew in the truck
Where possible, always keep inexperienced crew out of the truck
If needing to train new crew, keep four experienced crew and two newer crew
If not calling the truck pack then remain quiet so that instructions can be heard
Communicate every lift, count to three and lift as a team
Keep your hands and other body parts from between cases and truck surfaces
Preferably double stack cases in the truck rather than before going up a ramp and keep wheel locks on
Ideally on a ramp, push cases from the bottom with one crew front and back and two crew on the ground either side of the ramp to help push the case
Never let go of cases when at the top of the ramp

Any questions please email ops@showsupport.com.au or us e the Feedback form on the website at https://www.showsupport.com.au/feedback/.

Thanks for your continued ongoing support in our shared commitment to a safe and healthy workplace at Show Support and have a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year in 2024!

Regards,

David Neil.

SHS Joint Safety Committee Meeting – 21st Dec 2023

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