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Fitness for work means:

• You are free from alcohol and other drugs when presenting for work.

• You stop work and inform your supervisor if you feel excessively fatigued.

• You get enough sleep each night and eat healthy meals.

• You drink plenty of water to remain hydrated.

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If your duties change, make sure:

• Any change of duties from those advised by AWF, are authorised by your AWF branch before undertaking them.

• You have the correct level of competency, skills, and licences to perform any new duties.

• You complete a Step Back 5x5 before commencing work.

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When driving, ensure:

• You have the correct licence and endorsements, and you are deemed competent prior to driving any vehicle. You must be authorised by the client to drive their vehicles.

• You wear your seat belt and observe speed limits, road signs and rules.

• You assess the risk and plan any task requiring the operation of vehicles.

• You complete a logbook as required when driving class 2, 3, 4 or 5 vehicles.

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Before working with machinery:

• Confirm you have the necessary, training and experience, and you are authorised to operate machinery prior to commencing work.

• Ensure you do not operate any inadequately guarded machinery, ensuring you report this and any defects or problems with machinery, to your supervisor and AWF.

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Look after you and your team:

• Complete a Step Back 5x5 prior to commencing work to prevent incidents in the first place.

• Report all incidents immediately including near misses to your supervisor and AWF.

• Participate in incident investigations as required and any injury rehabilitation process to ensure a timely and safe return to work.

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PPE compliance means:

• You wear the required PPE for the tasks you undertake.

• You keep your PPE clean and in good condition.

• You inform your AWF branch if your PPE needs replacing.

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Consider your surroundings and ensure:

• You only operate plant and equipment you are trained and authorised to use.

• You use equipment according to client operating procedures.

• You conduct pre-start checks and report any faults.

• You have your spotter in view when reversing.

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Stay safe and remember to:

• Warm up and stretch before beginning work.

• Use your legs, not your back, when lifting.

• Stop and assess the load. Get help for heavy or awkward lifts.

• Consider mechanical aids like trolleys or forklifts to move heavy items.

• Ensure you do not overreach to pick anything up and make sure you have a firm grip on the load.

• Make sure your body is not twisting when carrying a load. Pivot your feet instead.

• Ensure walkways are clear of obstacles.

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Stay safe and remember to:

• Ensure you do not operate lifting equipment if you are not trained.

• Confirm there is a lift plan in place to ensure task safety.

• Always use fall protection when working at height.

• Keep clear of suspended loads.