Infomation for Security

For guards and patrols, cash in transit and electronic security system installations.

“These Guidelines are designed to provide a standard for workplace health and safety for employers and employees involved in the security industry.
The guidelines also offer practical guidance on how particular standards of health and safety can be achieved.”

It is expected that you will follow the preferred method or course of action to achieve and maintain a standard of care.

Minimum Standard to Ensure Compliance:

1. A first aid kit is available for employees and these kits are regularly stocked;
2. All employees be trained in first aid and this training is reviewed every 3 years.
3. Procedures for first aid are developed and employees trained in these.
4. All first aid treatment is recorded and any incident or accident is reported.

8.1.10 Manual Handling

Manual handling refers to any activity involving the use of muscular force or effort by an employee to lift, lower, push, pull, carry, hold or restrain any object, including a person or animal

Minimum Standard to Ensure Compliance:

• An employer must ensure that safe work practices are developed and implemented. The following are minimum standards to assist you develop these safe work practices:
• Train employees in the correct procedures for manually handling a person;
• Ensure employees receive manual handling training specific to their work practices
• Ensure employees are trained and supervised in the correct use or application on mechanical aids or team lifting procedures 

Code Of Practice For Security Officer PDF