Online site induction – Dulwich Hill Festival

• Do not take risks with your own health and safety – avoid the temptation to overstep the bounds of your own competence
• Follow all procedures implemented at this work site
• Respect others in the workplace and do not expose them to any risk as a result of your actions
• Cooperate with others to maintain a safe workplace – follow instructions or warnings given by event staff, other contractors and crew where they relate to your, or their, safety
• Do not interfere with equipment used by others
• Do not switch items on or off that you are not using
• Do not use tools that are not yours without asking, and returning
• Do not enter areas where others are working unless asked to do so

• Work at height – Critical safety issue. Whenever working at any potentially dangerous height appropriate fall arrest/fall restriction PPE must be worn. Rescue procedures must be in place.
• Working with plant – Accredited operators only. No lifts, no riding forks, no keys in machine.
• Mobile phones – Don’t talk on a mobile phone when operating plant, lifting things or when others are counting on you to pay attention. Repeat offenders may be removed from site.
• Trip and falls – Keep an eye out for trip hazards, report them to event staff and if possible, remove them or clearly mark them
• Manual handling – Use the correct lifting techniques when lifting anything, ask if you are not sure
• Weather (wind, sun and rain issues)
• Noise – Stay away from excessive noise, if not practical make sure to wear hearing protection
• Driving on-site – Speed limit is walking pace with hazards lights turned on
• Dehydration – Keep fluids up by drinking plenty of water (supplied by event staff during live event hours only)
• Fatigue – Take regular breaks
• No alcohol or drugs in the workplace
• Tidy work areas

• High-visibility vests to be worn at all times (pre and post event or always if working with traffic)
• Full body harness and connection to inertia reel/fall arrestor for any work at height
• Hard hats wherever work is carried out at height above or near you
• Footwear – Depending on the job. Work boots recommended, open shoes prohibited
• Hearing protection to be worn where noise exceeds 85 dBA
• Always use sunscreen if working outdoors

• Report ALL incidents/‘near miss’ situations to the safety officer or event staff
• If it is a serious incident, don’t move or change anything other than to reach the person(s) involved and render assistance
• Personal injuries – Immediately notify the first aider on-site, this includes small incidents such as cuts and abrasions.

If there are any concerns about safety or hazards on site, follow these steps:

1. Report to your supervisor/crew boss – if unsatisfied with the answer
2. Report to the safety officer – if unsatisfied with the answer
3. Report to event staff – if unsatisfied with the answer
4. Report to WorkCover but only after you have taken steps A to C

Dulwich Hill Festival site map

Please take note of where toilets and first aid are located.

Dulwich Hill Festival Emergency Management Plan (PDF, 1.27MB)