Site Safety Rules

Applicable to Employees, Contractors, Visitors, Delivery Personnel & Clients

Introduction & Statement of Commitment

About These Rules

Australian Moulding & Door Company (AMDC) is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and legally compliant workplace for all people who enter or work on our sites—including employees, contractors, delivery drivers, clients, suppliers, service providers, and authorised visitors.

These Site Safety Rules outline the minimum standards of behaviour, safety practices, and risk controls required to prevent injury, illness, property damage, environmental harm, and operational disruption.

Compliance with these rules is mandatory and forms part of AMDC’s safety management system, alongside specific Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs), Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), toolbox talks, risk assessments, contractor induction materials, signage, and documented policies.

These rules reflect our obligations under:

• Victorian OHS legislation and regulations
• Codes of Practice
• Manufacturer instructions and safety standards
• Industry safety principles
• Internal risk assessments

No work activity is so urgent or important that safety can be compromised.

AMDC Safety Commitment

AMDC commits to:

• eliminate or minimise hazards as far as reasonably practicable
• maintain safe workplaces, machinery, and systems of work
• provide appropriate training, induction, supervision, and PPE
• consult with workers on safety matters
• ensure incidents are investigated and learnings implemented
• meet or exceed our legal obligations under OHS law
• ensure contractors follow equivalent safety standards
• enforce safety rules consistently and fairly
• hold leaders accountable for WHS performance

Safety is a shared responsibility. Everyone onsite is required to work safely and speak up if they see unsafe behaviour or hazards.

Applicability

These Site Safety Rules apply to:

• Full-time, part-time, casual employees
• Contractors and subcontractors
• Delivery drivers
• Labour-hire workers
• Agency workers
• Visitors, clients, and customers
• Consultants and inspectors

No person, regardless of position or seniority, is exempt from complying with safety requirements.

General Safety Rules (Applies to All Personnel)

The following rules apply to every person on AMDC premises:

Zero-Tolerance for Unsafe Behaviour

Any action that creates an unreasonable risk to self or others—including bypassing safety controls, ignoring instructions, or operating plant without authorisation—is prohibited.

Follow Instructions at All Times

All workers and visitors must follow:

• site signs and directional instructions
• rules set out in this document
• instructions given during site induction
• directions of authorised AMDC personnel
• emergency response procedures
• posted PPE requirements

Failure to follow instructions may result in removal from site.

Complete the Site Induction

All workers (employees and contractors) must complete a Site Induction before commencing work and must:

• sign acknowledgement
• understand emergency procedures
• know reporting mechanisms
• know restricted areas
• understand hazard controls
• demonstrate knowledge of PPE expectations

Visitors must receive a site briefing and be escorted unless approved otherwise.

Present Fit for Work

All individuals must be:

• free from drugs or alcohol
• physically and mentally fit to perform tasks
• capable of operating safely

The use of alcohol, illegal drugs, or impairment substances onsite is prohibited. Prescription medication that may impair performance must be reported confidentially to management.

AMDC operates a post-incident and for-cause drug and alcohol testing program.

Do Not Touch Plant or Materials Without Permission

Visitors and clients must not:

• operate machinery
• enter restricted zones
• handle stock or materials
• use forklifts or equipment

Only authorised persons with current competency may operate plant.

PPE Requirements

Minimum PPE within operational areas:

• approved safety footwear
• high-visibility clothing
• safety glasses
• hearing protection where signs indicate
• gloves where required
• additional PPE as listed in SWMS

Failure to wear required PPE may result in removal from site.

Access, Traffic, and Movement Controls

AMDC sites include vehicle movement, pedestrian access, forklift operations, and load shifting, which present high-risk hazards.

Sign-In and Identification

All personnel must digitally sign in upon entry.
Visitors will be issued a visitor pass and must wear it visibly.

Service providers and contractors must present:

• company name
• ID and induction confirmation (if required)
• SWMS for high-risk work

Delivery drivers must follow the digital sign-in process for boom-gate access.

Restricted Zones

The following are restricted to authorised personnel:

• manufacturing floor
• CNC machine areas
• joinery workstations
• spray and finishing rooms
• warehouse racking zones
• forklift operating areas
• floor storage areas

Visitors may only enter when escorted.

Pedestrian Safety

Pedestrians must:

• walk only in marked pedestrian lanes
• avoid stepping into forklift zones
• make eye contact with operators before crossing
• never walk behind reversing forklifts
• follow directions of spotters

 

Vehicle Movement

Forklifts, tugs, and trucks operate regularly.

Rules include:

• forklifts always have right-of-way
• no person may ride on forklifts
• no standing under raised loads
• no climbing on pallets or racking
• trucks must park only in designated bays
• no vehicle may exceed posted speed limits

Traffic Management Plan (TMP)

The TMP governs:

• boom gate access
• visitor parking
• loading zones
• marshalled loading/unloading procedures
• walkways and separation
• exclusion zones

All persons must follow the TMP at all times.

 

Hazardous Areas & High-Risk Work

Some activities have inherent risk requiring strict controls.

CNC and Machine Areas

Only trained personnel may access and operate:

• CNC routers
• panel saws
• moulders
• jigsaws and bandsaws
• timber profiling machines

Machine guards must never be bypassed.

Spray & Coating Areas

Rules include:

• no ignition sources
• ventilations systems must be running
• PPE (respiratory protection) required
• hazardous chemical storage controls
• no eating or drinking in spray booths
• no phone use due to ignition risk

Gas & Fuel Storage

Only authorised persons handle gas cylinders and fuel storage.
Leak concerns must be reported immediately.

 

Confined Spaces

No person may enter any enclosed tank, storage area, or tight internal cavity without an approved Confined Space Entry Permit.

Working at Heights

Any work above 2 metres requires:

• fall prevention controls
• harness systems where appropriate
• completed SWMS
• competent personnel

No climbing on racks, shelving, or stock piles.

Materials Handling & Storage

Timber and wood products represent hazards involving weight, trip risk, sharp edges, splinters, and crush potential.

Manual Handling Rules

When lifting:

• use mechanical aids where available
• assess the load before lifting
• avoid twisting motions
• ask for help with oversized materials
• use gloves for timber handling

Pallet Stacking

• no loose or unstable stacking
• follow stacking heights
• do not use damaged pallets
• use edge protection where required

 

 

Racking Safety

Only trained workers may adjust racking components.
Damaged racking must be reported and tagged out.

Safe Use of PPE

PPE is last line of defence and does not replace engineering controls or training.

Mandatory PPE Areas

Signage will indicate required PPE, including:

• safety glasses
• hearing protection
• face shields
• gloves
• hi-vis vests

PPE Care

• damaged PPE must be replaced immediately
• PPE must be worn correctly
• personal PPE must meet AS/NZS standards

Electrical Safety

Only licensed electricians may conduct electrical work.

• no unauthorised electrical repairs
• no piggyback plugs
• extension leads must be tested and tagged
• isolate equipment before maintenance
• report sparks, smoke, overheating immediately

 

 

 

 

Hazardous Substances

AMDC uses:

• timber coatings
• adhesives
• solvents
• fuels
• cleaning agents

SDS (Safety Data Sheets)

All substances must have SDS on file.
No person may use chemicals without reading SDS instructions.

Storage

Follow:

• flammable storage requirements
• segregation rules
• labelling requirements
• disposal procedures

Visitor Safety Rules

Visitors must:

• sign in digitally
• wear hi-vis vests
• stay in designated zones
• be escorted unless authorised
• not touch equipment
• follow guide instructions

Failure to comply leads to removal from site.

 

 

Contractor Safety Rules

Contractors must:

• present SWMS before work
• follow AMDC SOPs
• use required PPE
• report hazards immediately
• complete induction
• sign in and out

Contractors are responsible for the safety of their own workers, subject to AMDC oversight.

Incident Reporting & Escalation

Report Immediately

All incidents, injuries, near misses, unsafe conditions, or equipment failures must be reported immediately to:

• Site Supervisor
• WHS Officer
• Manager

No-Blame Reporting

AMDC supports a no-blame reporting culture.

Emergency Procedures

Everyone must know:

• emergency exits
• assembly points
• fire extinguisher locations
• first aid stations
• first aiders
• spill kits
• evacuation signals

Visitors must be guided by AMDC staff.

Anti-Bullying, Respect, and Safety Culture

A safe workplace is a respectful workplace.

AMDC prohibits:

• bullying
• harassment
• discrimination
• violence
• intimidation

All behaviours that create psychological harm are safety issues.

Consequences of Non-Compliance

Breaches may result in:

• retraining
• formal warning
• disciplinary action
• removal from site
• contract termination
• reporting to regulatory authorities

Serious breaches may result in termination.

Leadership Responsibilities

Supervisors and managers must:

• lead by example
• reinforce safety rules
• provide coaching
• conduct toolbox talks
• escalate hazards
• enforce discipline fairly
• consult with workers
• document safety interactions

Worker Rights & Responsibilities

Workers have the right to:

• a safe workplace
• training and PPE
• stop unsafe work
• raise concerns without retaliation

Workers must:

• work safely
• follow controls
• use PPE
• report hazards
• cooperate with WHS systems

Environment & Waste Management

AMDC operates under environmental duties of care.

• waste must be sorted correctly
• spills must be contained
• dust control measures must be used
• hazardous waste is managed by authorised personnel

Confidentiality & Photography

No photography, video, or media capture is allowed without authorised approval.

 

 

Sign-Off & Induction Declaration

All individuals must sign confirming:

• they have read and understood these rules
• agree to comply
• have been trained in emergency procedures
• know their responsibilities

Conclusion

Safety is a shared responsibility. These Site Safety Rules are designed to ensure every person goes home safe, every day. AMDC’s culture is built on professionalism, respect, and compliance with the law.

No task is worth risking injury, and no production deadline overrides safety.