Health & Safety Policy Creator
Complete this form to generate your personalised Health & Safety policy document.
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What is the name of the main contractor?
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This should be the name of the Franchisee or the main person in the business.
What are you trading as?
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What part of Select do you belong to?
Choose…
SelectCleaning
SelectLawnMowing
SelectValet
Country
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Select the country you operate in.
Choose…
Australia
New Zealand
Region
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Select your region.
Select your Region
Auckland
Wellington
Hamilton
Tauranga
Christchurch
Dunedin
Whangarei
Rotorua
Select your Region
Cairns
Adelaide
Brisbane
Canberra
Darwin
Gold Coast
Melbourne
Perth
Sunshine Coast
Sydney
Sydney East
Sydney North
Sydney West
What is your address?
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This should be your office address if you have one or your home address if you do not have an office. DO NOT use the Select office address.
What is your mobile phone number?
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If you do not have a mobile enter your home phone number.
List your employees (if you have any) & their mobile numbers
List in this format: John Smith, 021 123 456, Paul Brown, 0275 678 789 and so forth.
Have you completed the Select Training?
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You should not be doing this policy until you have completed the training. If you have not completed training stop completing this form and come back to it when you have finished your training.
Choose…
Yes
No
Do you have your own Health & Safety Policy?
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You are creating your policy now, so answer yes.
Choose…
Yes
No
Have you checked all of your equipment etc yearly?
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If you have only just started with Select then answer no.
Choose…
Yes
No - I have only just started my Select business
Are you committed to taking all reasonable and practical steps to ensure safety?
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This covers: (1) Work carried out safely; (2) Tools, machines & equipment in good condition; (3) Controlling hazards in your work areas.
Choose…
Yes
No
Do you understand the role of the Principal?
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The person or company that engaged you is the Principal. They are to provide information about their H&S policy, on-site hazards, accident reporting, emergency responses & inspection activities.
Choose…
Yes - I understand
No - I do not understand
Choose the personal protective equipment you need in your business
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Choose as many items as are relevant. If need be add any extra items under “Other”.
Protective gloves
Closed footwear
Closed footwear with steel caps
Safety glasses / eye protection
RCD safety switch
First aid kit
Hearing protection
Overalls
Sunscreen
Sun hat
Shin protection
Other:
Which of the following best describes the work you will be doing?
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Choose which type of work you do.
Choose…
Cleaning services
Lawn mowing & gardening services
Vehicle grooming services
SelectCleaning — Machinery, tools, chemicals & substances
If you are a SelectCleaning Franchisee, choose all items used in your work. Add extras in “Other”.
Vacuum cleaner
Floor polisher
Carpet cleaning machine
Steam mop
Window cleaning machine
General spray & wipe chemical
Glass cleaning chemical
Heavy duty cleaning chemical
Floor cleaning chemical
Bathroom cleaning chemical
Toilet cleaning chemical
Shower cleaning chemical
Water spot removing chemical
Cream scourer type chemical
Oven cleaning chemical
Bleach
Cleaning cloths
Scouring pads
Dusters
Toothbrush
Whisk brush
Plug hole brush
Broom
Buckets
Window cleaning squeegee
Scrubbing brush
Toilet cleaning brush
Spray bottles
Protective gloves
Heavy duty gloves
Cleaning apron
Other:
SelectLawnMowing — Machinery, tools, chemicals & substances
If you are a SelectLawnMowing Franchisee, choose all items used in your business. Add extras in “Other”.
Mulching mower
Catcher mower
Ride on mower
Edge trimmer
Blower
Hedge trimmer
Chainsaw
Pruning saw
Sprayer
Weed killer
Oil for mowers
Petrol
Diesel
Work Gloves
Protective boots/shoes
File for sharpening blades
Shin protection
Sun hat
Sacks or bin for clippings
Ear muffs
Assorted tools
Other:
SelectValet — Machinery, tools, chemicals & substances
If you are a SelectValet Franchisee, choose all items used in your business. Add extras in “Other”.
Cutting compound
Polish Crème
Detail spray
Detailer's carnauba wax
Cutter Wax
Glass Polish
Odour Eliminator
Extreme Wash – Heavy Duty Wash
Gloss Work – Car Wash
SelectWaterless Chemical
Leather Cleaner
Bug remover
Glue & Tar remover
Tyre Shine
Metal Polish
Tyre and Bumper Gel
Meguiars PlastX Clear plastic polish
Leather conditioner creme
Interior Protectants
Plastic Cleaner
All Purpose Cleaner
Fabric Cleaner
Glass Cleaner
Interior Exterior Detail Can
Fresh Linen Odor Kill
Assorted chemical applicators
Microfibre cloths
Spray Bottles & Triggers
Plastic scraper blades
Polishing pads
Polishing machine
Safe Scrub Pad (Yellow)
Assorted brushes
Gloves
Petrol or diesel for generator
Generator
Water blaster
Assorted storage boxes
Canopy
RCD switch
Extension cords
Step ladder
Safety glasses
Sunscreen
Hearing protection
Sun hat
Razor blade with holder
Hose with spray gun
Clay Bar
Vacuum Machine
Plastic Bags
Other:
Which of the following are accurate for your business?
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Choose as many as needed.
If provided by the Principal I will make sure I know & perform/react according to the Principal's emergency site plan & instructions
I will negotiate & agree on an appropriate & practicable response plan with Principal when working alone and/or in isolation
I will be aware of basic first aid & carry my own 1st aid kit
When working on my own I will carry an operational mobile phone at all times
I will ensure some other person has a copy of my daily schedule & an expected return time
I will have in place a procedure for someone to contact emergency services if I do not return by a given time
Other:
Meetings & Inspections
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I will… (Choose the items that are accurate for your business.)
Attend & participate in any planned Safety Meetings as & when requested
Carry out Equipment & Workplace Conditions Inspections regularly & record results
Report Substandard conditions/acts to site Controller/Principal
Accident Reporting, Recording & Investigation
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Choose the items that are accurate for your business.
Keep an accident / incident register
Record all accidents & incidents (including near misses) in my own register & maintain the register
Immediately report any serious harm accident, or potential serious harm situations, to Principal or the appropriate authorities
Not tamper with an accident scene until cleared by an OSH inspector
Investigate the accident & send the prescribed notification form to the appropriate government authority within 7 days of the accident happening
Other:
Hazards & Controls
Below are some common hazards — choose as many as you think may apply to your work.
Vacuuming
— Electric shock, tripping over cords, knocking items. Control: Pay attention, anticipate movement, yearly electrical checks, use RCD switches, place cords out of work path.
Dusting
— Contact with electricity, knocking things over. Control: Pay attention, don't wet dust around electrical points, check contact surfaces.
Floor Washing
— Slippery floors, electrical shocks, machines out of control. Control: Pay attention, yearly electrical checks, use RCD switches, switch off machines before powering on, wear appropriate footwear.
Window Cleaning
— Heights. Control: Use ladders correctly, watch for power lines, work close to your body.
Mixing Chemicals
— Spillage/splashing, wrong strength, incompatible chemicals. Control: Use gloves & safety glasses, water in bottles first, double check ratios, don't mix chemicals in same container.
Trimming Edges
— Line from trimmers, flying objects, tripping, noise, spilling fuel. Control: Pay attention, wear safety shoes, goggles & ear protection, watch for loose objects, remove to safe place.
Mowing
— Mower blade, flying objects, tripping, noise, spilling fuel. Control: Keep body away from moving parts, wear safety shoes, goggles & ear protection, watch for loose objects.
Blowing Leaves
— Moving parts, blown items, tripping, noise, spilling fuel. Control: Keep body away from moving parts, wear safety shoes, goggles & ear protection, remove loose objects.
Pouring Petrol/Diesel
— Spillage, fire, fumes. Control: Always use a funnel, don't spill onto hot engine, wear eye protection, keep distance from fuel.
Using Chemicals
— Fumes, skin contact. Control: Avoid breathing spray drift, wear eye & hand protection, don't spray onto body.
Operating Machinery
— Clothing/body parts caught. Control: Use machines for intended purpose only, keep loose clothing away, wear eye, hearing, hand & foot protection.
Ladder Work
— Falling off, hitting power lines. Control: Use ladders correctly, watch for power lines, work close to body, use appropriate ladder for height.
Stress & Fatigue
— Poor decisions from tiredness/stress. Control: Take regular breaks, take time for decisions, count to 10 before reacting under stress.
Other:
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