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Safety Matters - Rail, Tram and Bus Union of NSW

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Safer Working Practices<br />

• Be alert – keep an eye on people in the work area<br />

• Make sure you have safety, security <strong>and</strong> emergency procedures<br />

• Train your staff <strong>and</strong> make sure they know <strong>and</strong> follow safety procedures<br />

SECTION FOUR<br />

<strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Matters</strong> A Guide for Workplace OHS Representatives<br />

• Minimise cash – only keep a small amount <strong>of</strong> money in the cash register or<br />

cash tray<br />

• Where possible, bank regularly – keep a minimum amount <strong>of</strong> money on the<br />

premises or the bus or tram<br />

• <strong>Bus</strong> operators should keep cash notes out <strong>of</strong> view, <strong>and</strong> pay in cash collected<br />

at end <strong>of</strong> shift<br />

• Restrict access to cash h<strong>and</strong>ling areas for authorized personnel<br />

• Keep safes <strong>and</strong> drop boxes locked, don’t leave the keys in sight<br />

• Have your cash collected or do your banking at different times <strong>of</strong> the day<br />

• If money counters are not functioning, <strong>Bus</strong> Operators should place cash,<br />

with pay in slip, in a pay bag <strong>and</strong> deposit in drop safe.<br />

• Keep doors locked before <strong>and</strong> after business hours <strong>and</strong>, if possible, when<br />

counting cash<br />

• Don’t tell people how much cash you keep on the premises, bus or tram.<br />

Physical Options<br />

• Position the cash h<strong>and</strong>ling areas away from entries <strong>and</strong> exits<br />

• Separate the cash h<strong>and</strong>ling area from the general workplace<br />

• Make sure staff can see in <strong>and</strong> out <strong>of</strong> the work area or booking <strong>of</strong>fice (remove<br />

posters from windows)<br />

• Mirrors can be used to help staff see the whole work area, however, make<br />

sure that the mirrors do not allow potential <strong>of</strong>fenders to see the cash area<br />

• Lighting can make the target highly visible <strong>and</strong> increase the chances <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>of</strong>fender identification<br />

• Remove signs or obstructions that may block your vision <strong>of</strong> the cash h<strong>and</strong>ling<br />

area<br />

• Install counters with an elevated place for the cash register<br />

• Have anti jump barriers fitted in front <strong>of</strong> cash h<strong>and</strong>ling devices<br />

• Have a mini safe/drop box, cash box, strong room or other safety box fitted<br />

<strong>and</strong> make sure it’s out <strong>of</strong> public sight<br />

OHS Factsheets<br />

48<br />

RAIL<br />

TRAM AND BUS<br />

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