Health & Safety Committee Chairperson What is the basic responsibilities of a person who gets appointed as a Section 19 in a company? Please find below the contents of a basic Section 19 appointment that indicates the responsibility of the person signing the appointment: As the chairperson of the Health and Safety
Forklift operator appointment What is the basic responsibilities of a person who gets appointed as a DMR(18) in a company? Please ensure that all lifting work is performed in strict accordance with OHS Act and operational requirements. As a Forklift Operator for your area of responsibility, your functions will be as follows:
What are the basic responsibilities of a person who gets appointed as a construction vehicle operator in a company? Please find below the contents of a basic construction vehicle operator appointment that indicates the responsibility of the designated person: You are to ensure that the Occupational Health & Safety Act 85 of
What is the basic responsibilities of a person who gets appointed as a 16.1 in a company? Please find below the contents of a basic section 16.1 appointment that indicates the responsibility of the person signing the appointment: In terms of Section 16.1 of the Act the Chief Executive Officer, (who is
What is a compliance audit? A compliance audit can be seen as an appraisal of a company’s daily operations to see to what level the company complies with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and relevant Regulations. According to Section 8(1) of the Occupational Health & Safety Act “Every employer shall provide
Transportation - Ground Guides Ground guides are used when backing commercial motor vehicles larger than 2.5 tons or attempting to maneuver a vehicle in a tight clearance area. Ground guides will not stand between the vehicle being guided and another object such that an inadvertent engine surge or momentary loss of vehicle
Safety Tips Hazard identification and risk assessment will help you: Identify and control hazards in your workplace. It will help you by making your employees aware of the hazards. You will be able to train your employees to work safer. Setting risk management standards in the workplace, based on legal requirements. You
First aid awareness When an accident happens, a first aid program that meets the requirements of the law and is tailored to the type and size of the workplace can literally make the difference between life and death, or between recovery and permanent disablement. Supervisors should have information readily available that list
Perfect health & safety induction for your staff Review the job description sand expectations of the role of each staff member. Explain how the worker’s job fits into the company’s operations. Explain your products and customers. Show the physical layout of the workplace. Go through your workplace policies and procedures, especially the
Emergency Evacuation Nothing is more important than emergency evacuation, find below 7 important steps to take into consideration with regards to a evacuation: When a building is in use, always ensure that the emergency exit door are able to be opened from the inside at all times. Any and all broken doors/emergency
