Work, Health & Safety
The Hornsby Berowra Men's Shed is committed to safety. Every individual is responsible for their own safety as well as the safety of those around them and raise any issue or concerns to the Shed Day Manager or Management Committee.
OnGuard
Onguard is a cloud based induction training system that takes the headaches out of managing member inductions.
Site Inductions
The Shed has partnered with OnGuard to implement a cloud based Induction system. Onguard was designed for high schools but has expanded to universities and some men's shed. Some of the terminology may reference teachers and schools which is minor as the off the shelf induction modules are excellent and cover all the higher risk tools and machinery.
The inductions implemented cover the following courses and modules.
1- General Site Induction
All new members are to complete the general site induction
● Hornsby-Berowra Men's Shed: General Site Induction (This is a custom module that contains site specific information)
● Duty of Care - General Introduction
● General Workshop Safety - General Introduction
● Wood Dust Hazards
● Managing Hazardous Noise - General Introduction
2- General Workshop Safety Induction
This induction is intended for all new members who wish to use hand tools or low risk power tools.
● Introduction to Workshop PPE - General Introduction
● Woodworking Hand Tools - General Introduction
● Metalworking Hand Tools - General Introduction
● General Machine Safety - General Introduction
● Power Tool Safety - General Introduction
3- Woodwork Machinery Induction
This induction is ONLY intended for all new members who wish to use higher risk power tools or machinery. ONLY complete the modules for machinery or equipment you intend to use. You may complete more modules if you wish.
● Bench and Pedestal Drill
● Panel Saw
● Planer Jointer
● Radial Arm Saw
● Bandsaw - Wood
● Spindle Moulder
● Drum Sander
● Bandsaw - Wood
4- Metalwork Machinery Induction
This induction is ONLY intended for all new members who wish to use higher risk power tools or machinery. ONLY complete the modules for machinery or equipment you intend to use. You may complete more modules if you wish.
● Bench and Pedestal Drill
● Metal Turning Lathe
● Milling Machine - Horizontal
● MIG Welding Machine
● TIG Welder
● Electric Arc Welder
● Angle Grinder - 100/115/125mm Corded
Machine Specific Safety & Training Videos Links
Wood Lathe