Online site induction – Stanmore Music Festival

• Do not take risks with your own health and safety
• 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 management, 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 10km/h 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

Stanmore Music Festival site map (PDF)

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

Stanmore Music Festival Emergency Management Plan (Word file)

Please take note of where evacuation muster points are located (page 5).