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Volunteer induction: health and safety

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The handbook outlines key health and safety information volunteers need to understand before commencing their role, including responsibilities, hazards and safe work practices.

Benefits for volunteer managers

  • develop consistent induction processes with roles and responsibilities
  • inform volunteers about health and safety requirements and expectations
  • implement incident reporting and increase hazard awareness.

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Use this example as a reference when developing or reviewing volunteer health and safety induction materials.

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