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What to Include in a Workplace Induction Video

A good induction video does one job: it gives every new person the same clear start. This guide covers what to put in it, what to leave out and how to plan it.

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Start with who it is for

An induction for permanent staff, one for contractors and one for visitors usually need different content. Decide the audience first, then decide what that audience must know before they start. If the audiences differ a lot, separate videos are easier to keep accurate than one long video that tries to cover everyone.

What most workplace inductions cover

Exactly what you include depends on your workplace and your obligations. These are common topics.

Move detailed material, such as how to operate a particular machine, into separate SOP videos that people open when they need them.

  • Who the business is, what it does and what is expected of people who work there
  • Getting around the site: entry, parking, amenities, and areas that need extra care
  • Emergency procedures and what to do in an emergency
  • How to report hazards, incidents and injuries, and who to tell
  • Personal protective equipment and where it is required
  • Key site rules, working hours and who to ask for help

How long should it be?

There is no single right length. Cover what every person needs to know, and no more. Shorter, focused videos hold attention and are easier to update when one thing changes. Because some viewers may watch without sound, captions are worth including.

Keeping it current

An induction video that describes last year’s layout or last year’s rules does more harm than none. Before filming, ask which parts of the content are likely to change soon, and keep fast-changing information out of the video or in a section that is simple to replace.

What a video cannot do on its own

Employers in Victoria have duties to provide the information, instruction, training and supervision that workers need to do their jobs safely. A video is a consistent way to deliver information and instruction. It does not replace a site walk-through, supervision, or confirming that a person has understood and can do the task where that matters.

This is general information, not legal advice. Check your obligations with your WHS adviser or WorkSafe Victoria.

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