A safety induction is conducted to welcome the participants at the beginning of the trip and prepare them for the trip and the trail. It ensures participants are fully informed and aware about the organizer and their teams and are aware of experience information and related hazards. It serves as a starting point for an organizer to introduce a culture of safety and relationship among the entire group.
Participants without proper safety and social inductions tend to have a higher tendency for negligence or non-adherence to health, safety, social and sustainability rules. Moreover, these are also prone to injuries and fatalities because of misinformation or inadequate knowledge to properly deal with hazards during the trip.
A proper safety and social induction can help achieve the following:
- Opportunity for to get acquainted.
- Promote a safe, health and environmental friendly working environment among all participants.
- Help participants understand the values and behavior of the safety.
- Ensure adequate knowledge of emergency procedures.
- Proper equipment handling.
- Understanding of critical safety, social and environmental rules and what can do and what cannot do.
- Participants know their responsibilities and limitations.
- Participants are educated about safety, social and environmental policies and rules against bullying, harassment, and other critical policies.
The following tips and methods can help conduct more effective safety inductions:
- Set aside some time to do the induction.
- Find a safe and a good location away from noise and distraction.
- Don’t rush it or try to spin it out, set an even pace.
- Make eye contact and ensure that everyone can hear.
- Grab attention early on.
- Be mindful of literacy and make sure that all participants understand what is required.
- Be confident but avoid confrontation.
- Keep it simple. Be careful to ensure the messages are understood by the participants.
- Explain safety requirements and safety directions.
- Stress prevention and give examples of ignition sources.
Safety and Social culture could take between 10 – 15 Minutes only. It can take more time upon the needs.
| # | Aspect | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Introduction to the firm | Overview about the experience operator and it’s services. | 1 Min |
| 2. | Team and leaders | Overview about the leaders and time to know the participant. | 2 Mins |
| 3. | Introduction to the experience | Overview about the experience and the history. | 1 Min |
| 4. | Trail details and associated hazards | Overview about the trail and all associated hazards. | 2 Mins |
| 5. | Social and sustainable | Social and sustainable responsibilities | 1 Min |
| 6. | HSE Precautions | All HSE precaution in details as for each part of the trail | 2 Mins |
| 7. | Important to Know | Do and Do Not | 2 Mins |
| 8. | Emergency Plan | Brief about emergency tools and plan | 1 Min |
| 9. | Gear and Team Check | Final check of the team preparedness and gear. | 2 Mins |
Hekaya
26 July 2023
Highlight
- A safety induction is conducted to welcome the participants at the beginning of the trip and prepare them for trip.
- Participants without proper safety inductions tend to have a higher tendency for negligence or non-adherence to health and safety rules.
- Safety and Social culture could take between 10 – 15 Minutes only. It can take more time upon the needs.