Month: April 2022

Back to Home The purpose of this training guide is to: Construction work is one of the most dangerous occupations in the world and is responsible for literally thousands of fatalities and disabling injuries. The South African economy is currently growing at a rate of approximately 3%. The result is that more and more construction…

Back to Home The purpose of this training guide is to: For the purposes of this course, scaffolding is defined as: Any structure or framework, swinging stage, suspended scaffolding, or boatswain’s chair, of a temporary nature, used or intended to be used for the support or protection of workers for the purpose of carrying out…

Back to home The purpose of this training guide is to: The competency includes knowledge and understanding of the requirements applicable to: Discussing fundamental issues pertaining to occupational safety, health and environment. Demonstrating an understanding of Safety Theories and Principles. Applying the fundamentals of Risk Management. Applying safety, health and environment management systems The following…

Back to Home The purpose of this training guide is to: Contractors are legally required to: prepare and review at least annually a written occupational health and safety policy; develop and maintain a program to implement that policy; and have the program audited monthly to ensure on-going compliance and applicability. This guide is designed to…

Back To Home The purpose of this training guide is to: Whatever the nature of your business, it is likely to involve the stacking and storage of goods and materials. Every year accidents occur while goods are being stacked or d-stacked and put into or taken out of storage. Many of these accidents are serious…

Back to Home The purpose of this training guide is to: Section 8 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993) requires employers to maintain a workplace that is safe for all workers. To achieve this, he needs the co-operation of the workers in his employment. Obviously, it is impossible for an…

Back to Home The purpose of this training guide is to: Risk assessment is an important step for an employer to protect his workers and his business, as well as comply with the law. It helps to focus on the risks that really matter in the workplace – the ones with the potential to cause…

Back to Home The purpose of this training guide is to: First aid is the provision of initial care for an illness or injury. It is usually performed by a non-expert, but trained person until expert medical treatment can be provided. Certain self-limiting illnesses or minor injuries may not require further medical care past the…