Introduction
Keywords
Module 1: Workplace accidents and illness
What is an accident
The cost of accidents and illness
Results of poor health and safety standards
Benefits of good health and safety standards
Health and safety at work
Influences on health and safety
Achieving high standards
Question and Answers
Module 2: Health and safety law
Subjects covered by specific legislation
Work related legislation
Legal responsibilities
OHS (Occupational Health and Safety Act)
This means the employer must look into the following:
Objectives of the Act
The Act and Regulations
Duties of the Employer: Section 8
Articles
Substances
Duty to inform employees: Section 13
Duties of the employee: Section 14
Health and Safety
The rights of the worker
The right to information
The right to comment on legislation and make representations
The Right Not To Be Victimized
The right to appeal
Duty not to interfere with or misuse of objects
POWERS OF DELEGATION
OHS Act Sect 16
Rights, Powers, Functions & Duties
What do Health and Safety Committees do?
Generally, Health and Safety committees have the following functions
Contractors, visitors & the public
Other Relevant Legislation Includes:
Department of Labour
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Chief directorate of Occupational Health and Safety
Inspections
Prohibition notice
Contravention notice
Improvement notice
Other Powers
Questions and Answers
Module 3: Review of Health and Safety Measures
Identification of potential hazards and major incidents
Hazard
Types of Hazards
Types of Risk
Module 4: Health
Health hazards
Health effects
Preventing ill health in the work place hazards
Control Measures
Questions and answers
Module 5: Accident prevention
Accident Statistics
Causes of accidents
Factors contributing to accidents
Accident reporting
Co-operation and communication
Questions and Answers
Module 6: Safety – trips, slips and falls
Causes of trips, slips and falls
Control measures
Measures to prevents trips, slips and falls
Questions and Answers
Module 7: Electricity
Reducing electricity risks
Using electrical equipment
Reporting defects
Dealing with an emergency
Questions and answers
Module 8: Fire Prevention
Fire hazards and causes of fires
Fire Prevention
Control of fuel
Control of oxygen
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Control of heat
Detectors and Alarms
Evacuation routes and procedures
Training and information
Fire Drills
Firefighting
Sprinkler systems
Hose reels
Portable fire extinguishers
Question and answers
Module 9: Welfare
Welfare facilities
Smoking
Stress
Alcohol
Drugs
Violence
Harassment and bullying
First aid provision
First aid kits
Minimum requirements of a first aid kit
Appointed persons and first aiders
Question and Answers
Module 10: Risk Assessment
Hazards and Risks
Hazard
Risks
Control measures
Carrying out risk assessments
What are the hazards?
Who is at risk?
How big is the risk?
Can we introduce additional control measures?
What other action is needed?
Questions and Answers
Module 11: The workplace
Design, layout and space
Structure
Floors
Stairs, escalators and moving walkways
Doors and windows
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Services
Heating and cooling
Ventilation
Lighting
Maintenance and housekeeping
Storage and stacking
Workstations and seats
Special environments
Procedures, training and supervision
Safety signs
Questions and Answers
Module 12: Work Equipment
Hazards from work equipment
Preventing injuries
Remove the hazard
Minimize access to the hazard
Designed for safety
Guarding
Selecting and purchasing equipment
The work environment
Safe working procedures
Information and training
Key Points
The use of personal protective equipment and clothing
Protective clothing
Respiratory protection
Eye protection
Hearing protection
Other protective equipment
Selection and assessment
Using PPE
Key points
Risk Assessments
Maintenance, inspection and testing
Questions and answer
Module 13: Ergonomics and workstation design
Design
Musculoskeletal disorders
Display screen equipment
Other uses of ergonomics
Question and Answers
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Module 14: Manual handling
Responsibilities of employers and employees
Manual handling injuries
Preventing injuries
The task
The load
The environment
The individual
Correct lifting procedure
Planning and preparation
Position
Lift
Move the load
Lower the load
Dealing with problems
Question and answers
Module 15: Hazardous substances
Types of hazardous substance
Prevention of accidents and ill health
Identifying hazardous substances
Assessing the risks
Preventing exposure
Controlling exposure
Health surveillance
Information and training procedures
Supply, transport and large-scale storage
Question and answers
Module 16: Working at height
Working at height accidents
The main reasons for falling from height accidents
General precautions
Equipment for working at height
Ladders and stepladders
Scaffolds
Mobile towers
Elevating work platforms
Question and answers
Module 17: Transport and vehicles
Causes of work transport and vehicle accidents
The workplace
Drivers
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The vehicle
Prevent pedestrian accidents
Reversing vehicles
Legal requirements
Module 18: Noise and Vibration
Source of noise
Risk assessment
Controls
Personal protective equipment
Vibration
Question and answers
SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD:
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):
REREGISTRATION HISTORY
UNIT STANDARD NOTES
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: