VOLUNTEER HANDBOOK | 15 Support Support is available to volunteers in dealing effectively with various issues which impact on their volunteer work with ECH. If you feel that you need to speak to someone confidentially about your work as a volunteer with ECH, please contact your supervisor.
Training
It also means that you have a responsibility to contribute towards a safe work environment for others. Volunteers perform a variety of tasks and at all times they must: • comply with ECH’s policies and procedures regarding health, safety and welfare • comply with reasonable instructions
In addition to orientation and emergency training, ECH may provide other training specific to your volunteer role.
• use correct procedures and equipment when performing tasks
Please discuss these opportunities with your supervisor. Access to free training via Volunteering SA is also available to our volunteers. Information about this training is available via your supervisor or on the website www.volunteeringsa.org.au.
ECH has specific OHS&W policies and procedures for particular hazards, and more detailed information on policies and procedures can be obtained from ECH’s intranet site, your manager/supervisor/health and safety representative or the Senior Occupational Health and Safety Advisor located at ECH’s Corporate Office.
Occupational health, safety and welfare (OHS&W) As a volunteer you play an important role in supporting ECH’s residents, clients and staff. You are both covered and bound by occupational health, safety and welfare legislation. This means that you have the right to a safe work environment.
• undertake appropriate training
Please report to your supervisor before attempting any hazardous work or activities including tasks that involve using chemicals, machinery, electrical equipment, loud noise, heights, moving heavy objects or anything you are unsure of or unfamiliar with.