Processing Centre Workplace Safety Induction and Volunteer Waiver

Thank you for signing up to volunteer with Operation Christmas Child. To serve as a volunteer please read and agree to the below requirements.

Work Health and Safety Induction

GUIDELINE NUMBER 1: FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF YOUR TEAM COACH OR PROCESSING LEADER

Their job is to provide guidance on the tasks assigned and ensure that you are safe
    • The coach will let you know everything you need to process safely and to have a good time
    • Please listen out for their instructions when they ask you to do something
    • Follow the direction and instructions of your Team Coach at all times

GUIDELINE NUMBER 2: SAFETY IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY

It is important that everyone plays a part in maintaining a safe environment. If you see a hazard in the warehouse, please bring this to the attention of your Team Coach.
For example:
    • Bring to the Team Coach’s attention any items that may present a trip hazard – ie. carpet that has lifted, cords, uneven ground, etc.
    • You may notice that some equipment has become damaged, in need of repair and may be unsafe – please bring this to the attention of your Team Coach.
Whilst every step is taken to ensure a safe working area, we cannot be complacent. It’s our collective responsibility to be proactive.

GUIDELINE NUMBER 3: TAKE CARE AROUND MOVING EQUIPMENT

We use Load Shifting Equipment to help us move gifts around the warehouse, including pallet jacks and in some cases forklifts. We have developed a Floor Traffic Management Plan that will identify safe places to work and walk.
    • Please ensure that you keep away from any moving equipment and remain in your designated areas.
    • If you do hear or see powered Load Shifting Equipment, please maintain a safe distance of at least 3 metres.

If you are anywhere near a moving forklift or vehicle unloading, please make eye contact with the driver so that he or she knows you are there and if you’re at a safe distance you can then continue with your processing in the warehouse.

GUIDELINE NUMBER 4: MAINTAIN A CLEAN AND EFFICIENT WORKSPACE

If you see some rubbish lying around or some things out of place, please put them away or put them in the bin. Having a clean workspace helps maintain a safe workspace. If you are using any tools, tape dispensers or containers, please return them to their designated areas when you have finished with them.

Remember, rubbish can be a trip hazard, so please ensure we keep the work area clean and tidy.

GUIDELINE NUMBER 5: FOLLOW CORRECT MANUAL HANDLING TECHNIQUES WHEN LIFTING ITEMS

We want you to remain injury free in the warehouse but there are some heavy items to lift in the warehouse such as outer cartons that can weigh in excess of 20kg.

Please ask for assistance when lifting heavy items. Do not pick up heavy weights on your own. If you are lifting a heavy object, we encourage you to talk to your Team Coach for guidelines and instructions on how to do a safe lift.

GUIDELINE NUMBER 6: TAKE REGULAR BREAKS

Some of your work will involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and doing repetitive work. If you need to, please take a break and do lots of stretches. Remember to stay hydrated.

OCC Volunteer Waiver

It is noted that:
a. Operation Christmas Child is a unique project of Samaritan’s Purse Australasia – Operation Christmas Child Ltd, that brings Good News and Great Joy to kids in need through a simple shoebox filled with gifts (“The Appeal”).
b. The Appeal involves the collection and collating of items for inclusion in relief packages (shoeboxes) for distribution overseas under the auspices of Samaritan’s Purse Australasia – Operation Christmas Child Ltd (“The Work”).
c. The Work is undertaken primarily by volunteers (“Voluntary Work”) in premises leased by Samaritan’s Purse Australasia – Operations Christmas Child Ltd in capital cities in Australia and New Zealand.

In relation to the provision of such Voluntary Work the parties undertake and agree as follows:

1. Samaritan’s Purse Australasia – Operation Christmas Child Ltd

1.1. To provide the Volunteer with a safe work place and work practices which conform with the requirements of each State under relevant legislation relating to work place standards of health and safety.
1.2. To insure each Volunteer against loss of income, if any, due to injury for which Samaritan’s Purse Australasia – Operations Christmas Child Ltd may be responsible.
1.3. To provide adequate training and supervision in relation to work place practices and procedures.

2. The Volunteer

2.1. To comply with all workplace health and safety procedures and practices as implemented by Samaritan’s Purse Australasia – Operations Christmas Child Ltd.
2.2. To accept and conform with the directions of Samaritan’s Purse Australasia – Operations Christmas Child Ltd staff in relation to performance of Voluntary Work and compliance with work health and safety standards.
2.3. To take all reasonable and proper precautions for their own safety and wellbeing while engaged in Voluntary Work.
2.4. Not to make any claim against Samaritan’s Purse Australasia – Operations Christmas Child Ltd for any injury or loss unless such injury or loss arises out of Samaritan’s Purse Australasia – Operations Christmas Child Ltd’s failure to comply with this agreement.
2.5. The volunteer acknowledges that they have read the WHS induction and understands their role and responsibility in maintaining warehouse work health and safety.

3. Media

In relation to the provision of such Voluntary Work the parties undertake and agree as follow:
3.1. Photographs and/or video may be taken in premises leased by Samaritan’s Purse Australasia – Operation Christmas Child Ltd.
3.2. By attending, you grant full rights to use the images resulting from the photography/video filming, and any reproductions or adaptations of the images for fundraising, publicity, or other purposes to help achieve Samaritan’s Purse Australasia – Operation Christmas Child Ltd.’s aims. This might include (but is not limited to), the right to use them in their printed and online publicity, social media, press releases and funding applications

If you do not want to be photographed, please notify a staff member.

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