SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE

PURPOSE

This unit standard is for those people giving an induction of health and safety principles to new personnel and the person credited with this unit standard is able to explain the duties of both the employees and employers with regard to Occupational Safety and Health in the workplace. Learners will be able to understand the requirements that apply to persons entering the workplace and performing any duties therein as well as the requirements for the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), housekeeping and emergency procedures that apply to the workplace

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

• Explaining both employer and employee duties with regard to occupational safety and health in the workplace.
• Explaining the general safety rules in a workplace.
• Explaining the use and application of Personal Protective Equipment in a workplace.
• Explaining the need for good housekeeping in the workplace.
• Explaining and applying emergency procedures in the workplace.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

It is assumed that the learner has the following knowledge and skills:

• Communication at NQF Level 1 or equivalent.
• Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1 or equivalent.

MODULES

The modules included in the qualification are as the following:

1. Module 1: Employer and employee duties with regard to occupational safety and health in the workplace.
2. Module 2: General safety rules in the workplace.
3. Module 3: Use and application of Personal Protective Equipment in the workplace.
4. Module 4: Good housekeeping in the workplace.
5. Module 5: Emergency procedures in the workplace.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Specific careers may include the following:

• Safety Manager
• SHEQ Manager
• Risk & Safety Officer