Health and Safety Induction

Learning assumed to be in place It is assumed that learners can read, write and communicate in one of the official languages at NQF Level 1. Unit Standard ID 13223

Outcomes

Empower the learner to apply Safety, Health and Environmental protection procedures.

CHAPTER 1

Two reasons why incidents occur.

What is a hazard?

CHAPTER 2

Introduction to OHS Management System

Establishing an OHS Management System

Stakeholder lethargy and distraction

CHAPTER 3

Organisation’s policy, rules and procedure

Organisational structure

Job descriptions and scope of authority

Work permits

Use of motorised and mobile equipment.

Lock out and tagging procedures.

CHAPTER 4

Exposure to hazardous substances and conditions

Health hazards to be aware of

How do you know if your health is being affected?

Safe handling, storing, transporting and disposal of

hazardous substances.

Compulsory work procedures and systems.

Personal protective equipment and clothing.

CHAPTER 5

Specialist studies

Survey reports

Second opinions

CHAPTER 6

Eating, drinking, and smoking in the workplace.

Looking after your clothing and locker.

Sickness

CHAPTER 7

The cause of injuries and fatalities

Housekeeping

Safety hazards to be aware of

Ways of protecting yourself from hazards.

Personal protective equipment, clothing, equipment and

substances.

Using PPE

Implications of not using PPE.

PPE Maintenance and storage

CHAPTER 8

First Aid boxes

AIDS and the First Aider

Costs and the Compensation Commissioner

Medical and health care

CHAPTER 9

What does the law say?

What to do in the event of an injury

What to do in the event of damage to property

Investigation on incidents

Not disturbing the scene

What to do in the event of disease or sickness

CHAPTER 10

Emergencies

Fires

Chemical emissions

Explosions

Physical or structural incidents

Introduction to organisation’s plans

Evacuation

Emergency numbers

Evacuation drill

Duration

Half day

Time

09:00 – 13:00

This course is being offered in collaboration with MSHEQ

Enquiries

Tel: 011 298 9400

Email: sales@seifsa.co.za