Reporting hazards

A hazard is something that has the potential to result in an incident that may cause injury, illness or some other loss. We expect and encourage all workers, including contractors and our contractor workforce, to report incidents and hazards. So if you see something, say something. This way, we’re able to investigate the hazard and take action to reduce the chance of it causing harm.

You can report hazards and incidents using OneSafe, our enterprise safety capture and reporting system. It enables us to better identify and manage our exposures, to prevent incidents and injuries at work, ensuring everyone returns home safely every day. If you don’t have access to OneSafe, use the Safety Event Report form and provide it to your manager.

Of course, if it’s a hazard that may cause immediate danger and needs quick attention, you should report it verbally to your manager. You should also warn others around you and, if it’s safe to do so and you have the right equipment or protection, remove or minimise the risk. 

Training and induction

One of the ways we can care for our people, partners and customers is by placing the right people in the right jobs, and providing training and support for them to do their job safely. 

Manual tasks

Using the right equipment and undergoing training on how to perform your job safely will help you minimise risk. 

Manual tasks are more than just lifting or carrying something. They’re also pushing, lowering, holding or restraining something or operating tools. For some people, manual tasks may be part of your day to day job. For others, manual tasks may happen rarely.

Remember to STOP and THINK before DOING manual tasks. 

Tips to keep in mind:

  • Squat close to the load, keeping your body in balance

  • Hug the item close to your body and use the strong muscles in your thighs to lift

  • Never twist when lifting, use your legs to turn

  • Use trolleys or lifting aids wherever possible

  • Ask for help if you have any concerns about handling the item on your own

If you need more training or want to refresh your knowledge about manual task procedures, talk to your manager.

Becoming a Safety Advocate

Safety Advocates are an essential part of our safety community that help our work mates through having conversations about hazards and risks, recording improvements and looking out for the mental wellbeing of others.

Safety Advocates help with:​

  • Checking in on workmates wellbeing​
  • Identifying hazards and risks in work zones​
  • Maintaining the safety focus during PEAK​
  • Helping maintain our COVID social distancing, masks & zones​
  • Buddying up with new starters ​
  • Completing Safety Go See Walks and giving feedback​
  • Working with site management, HSR’s and Safety Specialists to improve safety​

Supporting Tools:

Click on the links below and download the files to your computer.

Introduction to being a Safety Advocate Good, Better, How template