Toolbox Meeting Notes – 3 June 2025

Acknowledgement of Country

 • Acknowledged the Wurundjeri people as Traditional Custodians.

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Health & Safety

 • Wet Weather Hazards

 • More injuries likely with winter conditions: wet stairs, getting in/out of trucks.

 • A mover flagged safety concerns about moving heavy items up wet stairs.

 • Reminder: Pause, assess, discuss options, and contact the office if a plan feels unsafe.

 • Truck Leaks

 • Common leak point: top passenger-side corner of the truck.

 • Do not load absorbent items (e.g., mattresses, fabric, cardboard) in likely leak zones.

 • If you suspect a truck has leaked or been damaged (even minor contact), notify Richie immediately.

 • Proactive damage reports are appreciated and show respect for the team.

 • Electrical Incident

 • Staff member received an electric shock while unplugging an appliance.

 • Incident caused a short circuit; powerboard and double adapter removed.

 • Electrician investigating; more power points may be installed.

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Inclusion & Discrimination Policy Update

 • Previous “mild/moderate/severe” discrimination classification system scrapped.

 • New approach: list of example behaviours and actions people can take if they experience or witness discrimination.

 • Policy being rewritten following feedback from Toolbox and D&I committee.

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Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA)

 • Summary of process:

 • Union provided their log of claims.

 • Management responded to each item.

 • Next meeting: 10 June at 5:30 PM (Teams link to be circulated).

 • Staff encouraged to attend—quietly or actively—to understand and contribute.

 • Attendees at in-person meetings get fed (lots of pizza last time!).

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Systems & Tech Update

 • Sign-on Computer Changes

 • Rebuild of old system is ongoing (now 6–7 years into a 2-year rebuild…).

 • Current workaround affects daily printouts; IT guys are working on alternatives.

 • A temporary upstairs smart TV sign-on display is being trialled.

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Winter Operations

 • Be mindful of early darkness and cold, wet trucks.

 • Leaking trucks cause major problems—flag issues ASAP.

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Social Events

 • Poker Night announced:

 • Date: Tuesday 24 June, after the EBA meeting

 • Buy-in: $20

 • Food and drinks provided

 • All welcome; RSVP requested for catering.

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Toolbox Meeting Format Discussion

 • Original agreement required Toolbox meetings as part of EBA, with management involvement.

 • Suggestions raised:

 • Make meetings virtual via Teams.

 • Optional attendance if not rostered on.

 • Shorter sessions with 1–1.5 hour pay for remote attendees.

 • Some support for early starts to include Toolbox within shift times.

 • Avoid busy days like Friday due to operational stress.

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Other Notes

 • Grip Tape:

 • Report any slippery ramps via incident forms.

 • New supply of grip tape available – use it where needed.