LOCAL AREA OHS INDUCTION MODULE
CRYOGENIC FACILITY INDUCTION CHECKLIST
Staff/Student/Contractor/Visitor details
Name:
AS/NZS 4801, OHSAS 18001
OHS20309
SAI Global
Staff/Student ID Number:
Manager/Supervisor:
Faculty:
School:
Department:
Company:
Cryogenic facility:
Local area start date:
 This induction module is intended as a guideline for the induction of Monash staff, Honours and Postgraduate
students, contractors and visitors prior to gaining access to a cryogenic facility. Local area induction must be
delivered by a supervisor or appropriate delegate who has been trained on induction. All induction and training
must be refreshed at least every 3 years.
 This induction authorises the inductee to enter the cryogenic facility, however Monash University training is
required before handling cryogenics.
 This induction checklist may be modified to suit the specifics of the facility.
A. Evidence of local area and general induction
 Inductee has received Lab, Studio, Workshop local area induction
B. Access Requirements
Is access required:
Only under supervision
Access for business hours only:

Highlight that training is a mandatory requirement for access to this facility
Access for after-hours/weekends (some staff and students):

Highlight that training is a mandatory requirement for access to this facility
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Extreme caution should be taken before accessing cryogenic facilities
outside regular hours or when emergency response is limited
(http://www.monash.edu.au/ohs/topics/procedures/after-hours.pdf)
C. Emergency Response
Ensure inductee is aware of:
Emergency procedure for an oxygen depleted atmosphere situation
How to check oxygen levels are safe prior to entry
The procedure to visually inspect facility for signs of danger
The procedure for raising alarm
That a facility must not be entered if any of the above situations apply
The types and corresponding safe use of liquid nitrogen vessels
How to identify the location and use of any isolation systems including:
o Cryogenic material isolation switch
o Power isolation
o Gas isolation
Local Induction – Cryogenics module, v1.1
Date of first issue: May 2013
Responsible Officer: Manager, OH&S
Date of last review: October 2014
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Spill procedures
Fire fighting measures including the location of extinguishers
First aid procedures for cold burns
Instruct employee on locating a First Aider (e.g. names displayed on First Aid kit)
Direct inductee to location of nearest Medical Health Service
D. Mandatory procedures for entering and exiting cryogenic facilities
Inductee understands:
 Notification process to relevant facility manager before entry
 No food or drink to be brought into facility
 All local safety procedures including personal protective equipment (PPE)
requirements must be followed when accessing facility
 Demonstrate how to use relevant PPE equipment
E. Hazardous materials present in cryogenics facility
Dry Ice
Liquid Nitrogen
 Liquid Nitrogen accessible in vapour phase only
 Liquid Nitrogen accessible in liquid phase
 Liquid Nitrogen in a pressurised system
Liquid Helium
Other cryogenic material
F. Risk management of cryogenic users
Show inductee the location of, and how to access, existing Risk Assessments and
SWIs for the cryogenic facility
Explain mandatory requirement for Risk Assessment (or SWMS for contractors)
and Safe Work Instructions that incorporate all elements of cryogenic material use
including:
 Purchasing of cryogenics
 Storage of cryogenics
 Handling and use of cryogenics
 Disposal of waste cryogenics
Risk Assessments and Safe Work Instructions to be provided to Facility manager
before commencing any activities
G. Assessment of training needs
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Instruct staff member/student on how to complete the online Gas Cylinder
and Cryogenics training
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Ensure that staff member/student has completed the local practical
training component prior to using cryogenics or being granted access to
cryogenics facility.
Yes 
Local Induction – Cryogenics module, v1.1
Date of first issue: May 2013
Responsible Officer: Manager, OH&S
Date of last review: October 2014
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H. Sign Off
I understand that by checking this box, I agree to observe all Monash University OHS
requirements
Signature of Inductee:
Date:
Signature of Supervisor:
Date:
This form must be kept as a local record that the above has been inducted.
Local Induction – Cryogenics module, v1.1
Date of first issue: May 2013
Responsible Officer: Manager, OH&S
Date of last review: October 2014
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Date of next review: 2017
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For the latest version of this document please go to: http://www.monash.edu.au/ohs/