Course Description PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD This unit standard is directed towards people who are required to work in open holes and deep excavations within the geotechnical industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to: Explain the legal responsibilities for Health and Safety when working in or alongside excavations. Identify unsafe working …
Course Description PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD The person credited with this unit standard is able to describe the information, training and duties of persons exposed to hazardous substances and risks, as well as understanding the responsibilities of both employer and employee in such situations. Learners will be able to identify hazardous substances by product …
Course Description PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD The person credited with this unit standard is able to understand the objectives and statutory requirements pertaining to health and safety in the workplace. The learners will be able to explain the rights, powers, functions and duties of the workplace health and safety representative and how any errant …
Course Description PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD This unit standard requires learners to be able to identify and help prevent fatigue in the workplace. Fatigue is responsible for reduced productivity and increased carelessness and/or error which lead to life threatening situations or emergencies. The qualifying learner is capable of: Identifying the causes of fatigue. Describing …
Course Description PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD The person credited with this unit standard is able to explain the types, size and weight of goods and materials which safely manoeuvred by hand as well as safe handling techniques. The learner will be able to explain the physical and psychological limitations that exist for the safe …
Course Description PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD The person credited with this unit standard will be able to understand the legislation that applies to occupational health and safety; the impact that non-compliance would have in the workplace and understand the inspection protocols applicable to the workplace. Learners will also be able to carry out physical …
Course Description PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD The person credited with this unit standard is able to identify and explain the legal and organisational-specific requirements regulating the reporting and investigation of workplace incidents. The learners will be able to complete the required reports and be able to process any physical evidence which may have been …
Course Description PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD The person credited with this unit standard is able to explain the circumstances under which compensation may be claimed and the nature and degree for which it may awarded. Learners will also be able to explain the investigation process as well the procedures for submission and finalisation of …
Course Description PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD The person credited with this unit standard is able to understand the importance of compliance to safety, health and environmental legal and other requirements for a specific workplace and the importance of integrating safety, health and environmental considerations into all routine activities at the workplace. In addition learners …
Course Description PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD Learners credited with this unit standard will be able to explain the importance of integrating safety and health considerations in routine activities within the workplace and identify the critical areas in order to prevent incidents taking place. Learners will be able to measure safety performance against established objectives, …
