SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This unit standard requires of learners to demonstrate the ability to implement and maintain health, safety and environmental legislation in a workplace.
Learners credited with this unit standard are capable of:
* Explaining the legislative framework of health, safety and environmental legislation at the workplace.
* Demonstrating knowledge pertaining to the requirements regarding a company’s health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and codes.
* Explaining the implementation and maintenance of health, safety and environmental legislation in a workplace.
UNIT STANDARD RANGE
The following scope and context applies to the whole unit standard at any working place.
Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria.
Specified requirements include legal and site-specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents:

Legal and Specified Requirements:
Include and are contained in one or more, but not limited to the following documents:
* Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No: 29 of 1996)
* Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No: 85 of 1993)
* National Environmental Management Act, 1998(Act No: 107 of 1998)
* Environmental Conservation Act 1989 (Act No:73 of 1989)
* Water Act 1956 (Act No: 54 of 1956)
* National Water Act 1998 (Act No: 36 of 1998)
* Water Services Act 1997 (Act No: 108 of 1997)
* Forestry Act 1998 (Act No: 84 of 1998)

*Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act 1965(Act No: 45 of 1965)
* Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (Act no: 103 of 1993)
* Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act 1973 (Act No:78 of 1973)
* Explosives Act 1956 (Act No: 26 of 1956)
* Municipal Bylaws
* Health, safety and environment agreements
* Managerial instructions
* Codes of Practice
* Standards
* Standard Task Procedures
* Risk Assessment Procedures

Duration :                   1 Months

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Submit the application for admission
2. Pay the non-refundable enrolment fee
3. Complete the required placement exams
4. Submit official transcripts from all institutions
Attend (these include institutions where the student may have attended and withdrawn without receiving credit)

THE FOLLOWING MUST BE SUBMITTED
1. A completed registration form
2. Copies of your matric certificate or high school examination certificate
3. Two copies of your ID or passport
4. ID or passport of guardian
5. ID or passport sized photographs
6. Registration fees R600 non refundable

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