Maintain Occupational H&S And General Housekeeping (She Representative)

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Unit Standard (SAQA Reg. No 8016)

This course is focused on providing delegates with knowledge and skills to fulfil their SHE Rep functions by assisting safety officers, identifying hazards and risks in the workplace and are required to attend health and safety meeting within their work environment. Delegates are empowered to play a vital role in ensuring a safer working environment within their respective companies.

Learners acquiring this course will be learning towards obtaining a national qualification or are working within a health and safety environment, where acquisition of competence against this standard will add value to learner’s job, or chances of finding employment.

Successful candidates credited with this unit standard are able to:

Identify hazards
Evaluate hazards
Control hazards
Explain and using relevant legislation’s
Gathering and organising occupational health, safety and environmental information from the workplace
Carrying out occupational health and safety training

COURSE DURATION: 1 Day

NQF LEVEL: 3

CREDITS: 8

Quality Assured Partner: Transport Education And Training Authority

Category: TETA Courses

Detailed Information

SHE Representative Learning Outcomes
Learners acquiring this course will be learning towards obtaining a national qualification or are working within a health and safety environment, where acquisition of competence against this standard will add value to learner’s job, or chances of finding employment. The area of focus of this programme will be;

Potential Hazards In The Workplace

Definition Of Safety
What Is An Incident
No Loss Incidents
What Causes These Incidents

Unsafe Acts And Unsafe Conditions

Causes Of Unsafe Acts
What Are Unsafe Acts
What Are Unsafe Conditions
Why A Driver Should Be Bothered About Physical Risk Management And Accident Prevention Activities
Accidents
The 3 Basic Causes Of Accidents At The Workplace
The Most Common Accident Types
Identifying Hazards In The Workplace

Safety Warning Symbols And Signs

Colour Of Signs
General Information Signs
Warning Signs
Fire Fighting Information
Prohibiting Signs
Mandatory Signs

Removing, Reducing Or Reporting Potential Hazards
Safety Practices

Safety Practices To Prevent Hand Injuries
Safety Practices To Prevent Eye Injuries

Safety Precautions For The Manual Lifting

Basic Rules For Preventing Manual Handling Accidents
Lifting Techniques
Preparing To Lift
Kinetic Method Of Lifting
The Load

Possible Chain Of Event Without Having Safety Measures In Place

Floor Openings, Stairways And Open Sides Of Buildings

Safety Measures When Using Electrical Equipment

Electricity
Step By Step Procedure To Wire A Plug Correctly

Using Portable Electric Tools

Maintenance Of Portable Electrical Equipment, Including Extension Cords

A Health And Safety Plan

Risk Assessment
“Loss Control” And “Physical Risk Management”
Why Should A Business Have An Occupational Health Programme
Mechanical Safety
Machine Guarding
Housekeeping

Advantages Of Housekeeping, Stacking And Colour Codes

The Effect Good Housekeeping Has Upon Staff
General Safety Precautions On Any Premises
Safety Precautions Regarding Moving Machinery
Maintenance On Mechanical Equipment
Inspections Or Repairs On Machinery And Moving Machinery
Precautions When Using Hand Tools
Safety Check List For The Flammable Liquid Store
Precautions Regarding Clothing
Precautions To Be Taken In The Building Or Breaking Down Of Stacks
Workstations, Store Rooms And Storage Facilities

Electrical Safety

Cables, Plugs And Sockets
Precautions When Using Electrical Equipment Or Power Tools
Lighting Safety
Fire Safety Plan

Establishment Of An Effective Physical Risk Management Programme
Problem Areas Relating To The Use Of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

What Factors Influence The Use Of (PPE)
What (PPE) Is Available

Who Is Responsible For The Operating Of Physical Risk Management And Occupational Health And Safety

General Duties Of The Employer
Duties Toward The Health And Safety Organisation Of His Employees
Duties Of Employees In Terms Of Act 85 Of 1993
Good Housekeeping Is Required By Legislation
Safeguarding Of Machines According To Regulations
Damage Incidents Registers And Reports
Safety Precaution Regulations For Mechanical Handling Equipment
Setting Of Standards
Legislation Regarding Protective Clothing And Equipment

Where And How Should Fire Extinguishers Be Mounted To Be Readily Accessible During Emergencies

Safety Symbols And Other Suggested Methods For Indicating The Position Of Fire Fighting Equipment

Fire Prevention And Protection

What Are The Main Causes Of Fire
Fires Are Divided Into Classes
The Proper Use Of A Fire Extinguisher
Inspection And Maintenance Of Fire Extinguishers
Registers To Be Kept For All Serviceable Fire Extinguishers

Procedure For The Identification Of Emergencies

Instructions That Should Be Given To New Personnel When They Begin Their Employment To Ensure They Can Identify Emergencies
Procedure In The Event Of A Fire
The Use Of Fire Blankets In Event Of Fire
Checking Fire Extinguishing Equipment And Alarm Systems
And Conducting Fire Drills

Reporting Of Injuries

Reporting Of Injuries To The Relevant Persons
Reporting And Recording Procedures

General Information About The Workmen’s Compensation Fund

Who Pays Into The Fund
What Injuries And Diseases Are Covered
What Can Be Claimed
Procedures For Workman’s Compensation
How Do You Claim Compensation For Occupational Injuries Or Diseases
Claims Will Only Be Paid If They Are Submitted In The Correct Way In The Proper Time
Where Must The Claims Be Sent To
Who Pays The Claim To The Injured Worker
Writing And Delivering Incident Reports

The Purpose Of Keeping Minutes And Records

Risk Management Process

Emergency Plans

Lists Requirements For Emergency Escape Procedures And Routes
Lists Requirements For Employee Emergency Action Plans
Lists Requirements For Emergency Response Plans
The “Ten Step Hazard Analysis”

How To Create A Smoke-Free Workplace

Smoke-Free Policy
Assistance For Smokers
Procedures For Breach Of Policy

Worker’s Health And Safety Rights

Reducing Dangers In The Workplace – Employers
Health And Safety Representatives – Employers
Procedures For Dealing With Accidents – Employers
When Must Accidents Be Reported

Strengths Of Safety Representatives

Being Friendly And Approachable
Being Socially Skilful
Facilitating Open And Clear Communication Between People
Cultivating Cooperative Relationships

Entry Level Requirements Into This Programme?

Certified copy of your ID document
School certificate Grade 10 or Skills certificate equivalent NQF Level 3 or Trade test certificate

Learning Assumed To Be In Place And Recognition Of Prior Learning:

Communication at NQF Level 2 or equivalent
Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2 or equivalent

Target Audience

SHE Unions
Employees / Committee Members
Management / Supervisors