MSE LOCAL AREA/LAB INDUCTION CHECKLIST

For Contractors and Visitors who will be in Monash less than one week

Contractor/Visitordetails
Inductee’sName:
Company/Organisation:
Monash Supervisor responsible:
Scope of contract or engagement:
Lab building and room number inductee will be working in:
Lab Supervisor/Inductor’s Name:
Local area start date:
  • This induction checklist is to be completed by all contractors and visitorsworking within Monash University upon entering a local area to undertake work. Local area induction must be contextualised to suit the work area and must be delivered by a supervisor or appropriate delegate, who has been briefed on the process. All induction and training must be refreshed at least every 3 years.
  • Contractors for the purposes of this document include any individual not employed directly by Monash University but engaged under a contract to provide materials or labour to perform a service or do a job.
  • Visitors for the purposes of this document include any individualfrom any institution or organisation who is formally invited to visit the University for the purpose of observing or who will make a contribution to the research, teaching and/or a related activity or service of the University. Visitors may be attending the University on either an unpaid or paid basis.
  • This document does not need to be completed by either contractors or visitors if they are accompanied by a Monash staff member at all times.

  1. Buildings and Property Division Contractor Induction Program

Please confirm that the contractor has completed the Buildings and Property Division (BPD) induction program. The contractor will receive a completion of induction email from BPD. Ask the contractor to forward this email to you and Ian Wheeler as proof of induction. ( / Yes No
If no, please see MSE Safety Officer
  1. Roles and Responsibilities at Monash University

Does the inductee understand:
The issue resolution procedure for immediate and non-immediate OHS hazards / Yes 
  • Their ownand their supervisor’s responsibilities under the Monash University OHS policy
/ Yes 
  • Where to access all Monash University OHS policies and procedures
  • (
/ Yes 
  • The function of OHS at Monash as per OHS roles and responsibilities at Monash
  • But specifically:
/ Yes 
  • 6.5: Safety Officers and their duties
/ Yes 
  • 6.7: Health and Safety Representatives
/ Yes  N/A 
Who the relevant local safety contacts are (safety officers etc.) / Yes 
  1. Access Requirements

Does the inductee require access to the work area:
Only under supervision / Yes  No 
Onlyduringregular hours / Yes  No 
The general PPE requirements including:
  • Protective clothing
  • Safety glasses
  • Closed toe shoes
  • Gloves
  • Other______
/ Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes N/A
Inductee has been made aware that headphones are banned in MSE laboratories / Yes 
After-hours, during weekends or public holidays:
  • If yes, highlight additional responsibilities while conducting work after-hours or when emergency response is limited
  • (After Hours Procedures)particularly section 8.3 - description of categories for after-hours work and study
/ Yes  No 
Identify restricted access areas (e.g.laboratories, Cryogenic facilities, etc.): / Yes N/A
Is access to restricted areas required
  • If yes, ensure corresponding local area induction modules are completed as identified.
/ Yes N/A
  1. Emergency Preparedness

Has the local emergency procedure been covered (e.g. ‘333’ emergency procedure booklet) including calling for emergency services? / Yes 
Has the inductee been made aware ofthe locations and use of the following
  • Emergency evacuation map (e.g. locate nearest map)
/ Yes 
  • Assembly point (e.g. demonstrate evacuation route)
/ Yes 
  • Fire extinguisher, fire blankets, etc.
/ Yes 
  • Break glass alarms
/ Yes  N/A 
  • Building and gas alarms
/ Yes  N/A 
  • Emergency phones (WIP phones)
/ Yes  N/A 
  • Spill procedures relevant to hazard (e.g. biological, chemical, radiation)
/ Yes  N/A 
  • Safety showers, skin and eye wash facilities
/ Yes  N/A 
  • Emergency power and gas shut off
/ Yes  N/A 
Have you instructed theinductee on how to receive First Aid from a trained First Aider (e.g. names displayed on first aid kit) / Yes 
Have you advised the inductee of the location of the nearest Medical Health Service / Yes 
  1. Risk Management

Has the inducteebeen:
Made aware that risk management must be completed prior to hazardous work (task, activity, process) being undertaken / Yes 
Made aware that risk management must be updated prior to any change to all hazardous work (task, activity, process) / Yes 
Given access to any relevant risk management documentation including Risk Assessments and Safe Work Instructions / Yes 
  1. Hazard and Incident Reporting

Has the inductee been made aware:
That all hazardsand incidents, including injuries and near misses, must be reported in the Online Hazard and Incident report system. / Yes 
That all hazards and incidents must be reported within 24 hours of being identified / Yes 
Of how to access the Online Hazard and Incident report in S.A.R.A.H.
through the my.monash portal under OHS tile. / Yes 
  1. Hazards present in the laboratory

Does the inductee understand that safety associated with all hazards is the responsibility of the generator or purchaser of the hazard including purchase, storage, use and waste disposal for the following: / Yes  No 
Biological hazards / Yes  N/A 
Chemical hazards / Yes  N/A 
Scheduled poisons and drugs / Yes  N/A 
Hazardous equipment/high voltage / Yes  N/A 
Pressurised vessels / Yes  N/A 
Ionising radiation / Yes  N/A 
Cryogenics / Yes  N/A 
Nanotechnology, Nanomaterials and/or Nanoparticles / Yes  N/A 
  1. Sign Off

I understand that by checking this box, I agree to observe all Monash University OHS requirements / Yes 
Signature of Inductee: / Date:
Signature of Lab Supervisor/Inductor: / Date:

Original form to be returned to MSE Reception.

Copy of the form to be kept by the Lab Supervisor/Inductor.

MSE copy updated May 2017