Safe Walk Areas

As our workshop is a fast paced, and busy environment, we ask that you remain with an IMS Representative at all times. While you are in the workshop, please be mindful of Mobile Plant, and always give way to all mobile plant.

Mobile Plant

Mobile Plant including, but not limited to Vehicles, Forklifts, Overhead Gantry Cranes, and Elevating Work Platforms have right of way at all IMS facilities. Actively keep watch for Mobile Plant, and ensure positive communication is maintained with Mobile Plant, and vehicle operators.

Personal Protective Equipment

All visitors who enter the Workshop area must at all times wear the correct PPE consisting of;

  • High visibility vest,
  • Long sleeve shirt,
  • Long trousers,
  • Steel cap boots,
  • AS/NZS rated clear safety glasses,
  • Class 5 ear plugs.

Safety and Advisory Signs

Various signage is displayed at all IMS facilities, which exist for the safety of all persons. Please observe and obey the provided instruction.

Smoking

There are designated outdoor smoking areas at all IMS facilities. Please use ashtrays provided for discarded cigarette butts.

Parking

Parking of cars is only permitted in the designated parking area, or on-street parking, at the owner’s risk. IMS car park speed is limit is 5km/h. Car parking in the lane way, and driveway is not permitted. Mobile Plant which may operate in the parking area has right of way.

Children and Pets

Due to the hazardous nature of all IMS facilities, we regret that children and pets are not permitted on any IMS site. Children and pets entering an IMS facility in a vehicle are required to remain in the vehicle during the entire duration of the visit.

Injuries

Any injury which is sustained on an IMS site, regardless of severity, must be reported immediately to your IMS Representative, to be treated by a First Aid Officer, and recorded via the Incident Register.

Consumption of Food and Drinks

The consumption of food and drink is only permitted in the lunchrooms provided at IMS facilities. For safety reasons, no food is to be consumed in the Workshop, and only sealed plastic water bottles are to be taken into the Workshop.

Fit for Work

Employees and visitors share a ‘Fitness for Work’ policy, to ensure your safety and the safety of others, please ensure you understand the following:

  • Your blood alcohol level is 0.00,
  • You are not under the influence or impaired by any legal or illicit drugs,
  • You do not consume any alcohol or drugs while on any IMS premises,
  • You do not bring alcohol or drugs onto any IMS premises,
  • Be aware that you may be requested to undergo a drug and alcohol test if involved in an incident,
  • You are physically and mentally fit to be in a potentially hazardous environment.

Site Evacuation Instructions

The likelihood of a Site Evacuation occurring during your visit is unlikely, however, should an emergency evacuation occur, the familiarise with the following steps;

  • Evacuation alarm will be sounded by an IMS employee,
  • Remain calm, and obey the instruction of your IMS Representative,
  • Exit the IMS facility via the safest, direct route,
  • Proceed to the Emergency Assembly Area,
  • Do not leave the facility,
  • Await further instructions.

Our staff are trained to deal with emergencies, and we request that you give them your full attention, and cooperation, so they may ensure your safety, and the safety of others during an evacuation.