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Safety Health & Environment

SAFETY HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT

IIHSM is committed to promoting workplace safety, health, and environmental awareness through our specialized Safety and Health Environment (SHE) short courses. Our training programs are designed to equip individuals and organizations with the knowledge and skills needed to prevent workplace hazards, ensure compliance with regulations, and foster a culture of safety.

Our SHE Training Programs Include:

ISO 45001 Safety Management System Training

About The ISO 45001 Training Course

The Cost Of Occupational Illness And Accidents At Work Is Estimated At USD 2 .8 Trillion Worldwide*. To Thrive In Today’s Competitive Global Market, Businesses Need To Ensure They Manage All Their Risks. Discover How You Can Prevent And Reduce Such Occurrences At Your Workplace With The ISO 45001 Occupational Health And Safety Standard. Through This Course, You Will Be Introduced To The Basics Of Setting Up An OH&S—From Understanding The Concepts And Benefits, The Differences Between ISO 45001:2018 And OHSAS 18001, To The Key Requirements Of The Standard. You Will Also Gain Insights Into How You Can Improve Your Organisation’s OH&S Performance With The Intent To Prevent Work Related Injury And Ill Health, Fulfill Compliance Obligations And Maintain A Safe And Healthy Workplace.

Rational and Purpose:

Due to the high number of occupational accidents and deaths, better and more effective practices which guarantee the health and safety of workers in the workplace is a necessity. To mitigate the risk and hazards in the workplace, organizations must prioritize the health and safety of their employees. Organizations and individuals operating in any industry must collaborate to achieve the same goal, which is to reduce as much as possible the number of accidents that lead to injury or health-related issues. Attending ISO 45001 training course will enable you to comprehend internationally recognized practices that are intended to improve the working conditions and guarantee the well-being of employees. Furthermore, you will earn a globally recognized certificate on occupational health and safety management, which will demonstrate that you are capable to understand, implement or audit health and safety policies, controls, and processes to reduce work-related injuries.

Course Content

INTRODUCTION

THE PROSPECTIVE USERS OF THE ISO 45001 STANDARD OVERVIEW OF ISO 45001

KEY CLAUSES OF ISO 45001

  • CLAUSE 4. CONTENT OF THE ORGANISATION
  • CLAUSE 5. LEADERSHIP AND WORKER PARTICIPATION
  • CLAUSE 6. PLANNING
  • CLAUSE 7.SUPPORT
  • CLAUSE 8. OPERATION
  • CLAUSE 9. PERFOMANCE EVALUATION
  • CLAUSE 10. IMPROVEMENT
  • INTERGRATION WITH OTHER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
  • LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY 45001:2018
  • OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
  • ISO 45001 BENEFITS
  • IMPLEMENTATION OF THE OH&S MS
  • CERTIFICATION OF ORGANISATIONS
  • TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION OF PROFESSIONALS

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 40 HRS

Target population:

Employees, management and leadership within an organisation with an existing or developing ISO 45001:2018 Management System, Professionals with responsibilities in Occupational Health and Safety Management, Occupational Risk Prevention Managers and Personnel, SHERQ Consultants and Professionals


ISO 14001 TRAINING

PURPOSE

This training provides industry with a model for managing and improving their environmental impacts. The training will provide participants with an overview of the purpose and requirements of ISO 14001 as a tool for the management of environmental aspects and impacts. Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to understand the purpose of an environmental management system and describe the ISO 14001 standard. You will also have knowledge of the requirements and the legislative framework relevant to an EMS. Including knowledge of the purpose and the intent of the ISO 14001 series of standards.

OUTCOMES

  • Discuss the terms, definitions and concepts applied to ISO 14001:2015
  • Discuss Environmental Management System and the benefits
  • Explain how organizations can manage their environmental aspects
  • Identify the key requirements for context, leadership, planning and organization within ISO 14001

CONTENT

  • 1. The environmentally aware organization
  • 1.1. How environmental management can help companies develop
  • 1.2. Transition schedule after publication of ISO 14001:2015
  • 2. What’s new? The main changes in ISO 14001:2015
  • 2.1 Introduction of a “High Level Structure”
  • 2.2 Changes of content
  • Context of the organization (Clause 4)
  • Management responsibility (Clause 5.1)
  • Environmental policy (Clause 5.2)
  • Measures for handling risks and opportunities (Clause 6.1)
  • Environmental aspects (Clause 6.1.2)
  • Compliance obligations (Clause 6.1.3)
  • Environmental objectives and planning their achievement (Clause 6.2)
  • Communication (Clause 7.4)
  • Documented information (Clause 7.5)
  • Operational planning and control (Clause 8.1)
  • Improvement (Clause 10)
  • 3. Comparison ISO 14001:2015 – ISO 14001:2004
  • 4. ISO 14001:2015 – Interpretation of requirements
  • 4.1 How to use this guide
  • 4.2 Interpretations of clauses
  • 5. Documentation requirements – documented information

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 40 HRS

Target Population:

Employees, management and leadership within an organisation with an existing or developing ISO 14001 Management System , Professionals with responsibilities in Occupational Health and Safety Management, Occupational Risk Prevention Managers and Personnel, SHERQ Consultants and Professionals , Quality managers


ISO 27001 INTERGRATED SYSTEM MANAGEMENT COURSE OUTLINE

Purpose:

Integrated management systems (IMS) are designed to integrate all current systems in place within an organization. That way, the organization can work as a singular unit towards the same goals, increasing efficiency and productivity within different teams.

Outcomes:

  • Be familiar with the terms and definitions used
  • Demonstrate understanding in ISO 27 000 Standard and the benefits
  • Have a greater understanding of the structure, content and the intent of ISO 27000
  • Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, conduct, report internal audits of management systems

CONTENT

  • 1 Introduction to ISO 27 000 Integrated System Management
  • What is ISO 27 000 Integrated System Management?
  • Purpose
  • About ISO
  • Structure
  • Who is it for?
  • Principles
  • The terms and definitions of ISO 27000
  • 2 Basic Introduction to ISO 27 000 Integrated System Management
  • Management systems
  • What is ISO 27 000 Integrated System Management
  • Purpose and benefits
  • Features of a successful ISO 27 000 Integrated System Management
  • Policy
  • ISO 27 000 Integrated System Management opportunity
  • Documented Information
  • 3 Plan-Do-Check-Act
  • The (PDCA) cycle
  • The PDCA approach
  • 4 Basic elements of ISO 27000 system

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 40 HRS

Target Population:

Employees, management and leadership within an organisation with an existing or developing ISO 9001:2018 Management System, Quality officers , Professionals with responsibilities in Occupational Health and Safety Management, Occupational Risk Prevention Managers and Personnel, SHERQ Consultants and Professionals


ISO 9001 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM COURSE OUTLINE

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Develop a Business Risk and Opportunities Register for their business
  • Understand how to perform a Gap Analysis assessment of their current system
  • Advise their leadership team of the key leadership principles of Clause 5 of the standard
  • Apply best practice techniques in transitioning their system and implementing it across their organization
  • Understand the impact of human factors in the implementation and effectiveness program
  • Prepare ISO 9001:2015 audit checklists
  • Undertake ISO 9001:2015 Management review meetings
  • Module 1: Definition and Fundamentals
  • International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)
  • Introduction to ISO 9001
  • Basic Terminology of Quality Management System (QMS)
  • Principles of Quality Management System (QMS)
  • ISO 9001 Family of Standards and Versions
  • ISO 19011:2018
  • Fundamentals of ISO 9001:2015
  • Module 2: Structure
  • ISO 9001:2015 and its Clauses
  • Process Approach
  • PDCA Cycle
  • Layout Standards that Follow the PDCA
  • Scope and Limitations
  • Limitations of ISO 9001
  • Benefits of ISO 9001

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 40 HRS

Target Population:

Employees, management and leadership within an organisation with an existing or developing ISO 9001:2018 Management System, Quality officers, Professionals with responsibilities in Occupational Health and Safety Management, Occupational Risk Prevention Managers and Personnel, SHERQ Consultants and Professionals


HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE COURSE OUTLINE

Purpose

This Program teaches employers, management, and appointed personnel how to organize and establish a safe work environment, ensuring the health, safety, and security of personnel and others in the workplace. The Program teaches and explains how to conduct risk assessments and identify hazards and risks, as well as various types and categories of risks in different workplaces, including construction sites, schools, restaurants, hotels, factories, and stores, and how to overcome them.

Implementing the knowledge taught and advice given in this Program will help avoid accidents which can affect employees and employers and help avoid injury, reduced output, accident investigation and legal costs. The Program deals with accident-prevention actions, risk assessment and implementation of health and safety rules and measures

Objectives

  • Explain the Approach To OHS Management in a class exercise.
  • Explain ways in which OHS information and instruction may be provided in a class discussion.
  • Discuss Risk Assessment Methods in OHS in a practical exercise
  • Discuss the Development and Implementation of OHS Risk Control Strategies in a practical exercise.
  • Demonstrate the knowledge in the general evacuation procedure

Introduction To Safety And Health At Work

Topics Covered In The Module

Objectives Of The Module

  • Some Statistics
  • Most Common Causes
  • Hazards Identification
  • Hazards Identification
  • Accidents Prevention & Reporting
  • Management Of Prevention
  • Dangerous Substances
  • Electricity
  • Confined Spaces
  • Noise And Vibrations
  • Radiation
  • Work Equipment, Machinery And Tools
  • Asbestos
  • Summary – Asbestos
  • Hoist, Lift And Bear
  • Ergonomics
  • Work At Height
  • Trip, Slip And Fall
  • Fire And Explosions
  • Drugs And Alcohol
  • Drug And Alcohol Awareness
  • Alcohol
  • Pharmaceutical & Herbal Preparations
  • Illicit Drugs
  • Workplace Policy
  • Harassment And Violence At Work
  • Harassment And Violence At Work
  • Introduction
  • Varying Perceptions
  • Concept Of Harassment
  • Outcomes Of Harassment
  • Preventing Harassment
  • Emergency Responses
  • Emergency Responses Injury And Illness
  • Introduction
  • External Bleeding
  • Amputation
  • Burns
  • Electric Shock
  • Soft Tissue Injury
  • Fractures
  • Eye Injuries
  • Dealing With Unconscious
  • Poisoning
  • Stings
  • Hypothermia
  • Heat Induced Conditions
  • Fainting
  • Heart Attack
  • Shock
  • Internal Emergency Plan
  • Special Works
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Fall Protection
  • Safety And Health Signs
  • Motivating Workers

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 21 HRS

Target Population:

SHE union, employee reps, practitioners and committee members Management, supervisors, employees involved with SHE representatives or their function


Incident and Accident Investigation

Purpose Of The Course

The purpose of incident investigation is to identify the root cause(s) of incidents in order to take corrective action and to implement the necessary controls to prevent further occurrences of such events. Effective recording, reporting and investigation of nonconformity, is an important part of an effective occupational health and safety program. This course is intended for people who want to learn skills in investigating and recording incidents/accidents in an endeavour to achieve a ZERO Harm.

Course Outline By the end of the course, the learner will be able to:

  • explain the specified requirements pertaining to conducting an investigation into workplace incidents
  • relevant standards for an investigation into workplace incidents
  • extent of the investigation
  • relevant hazard and risk control measures for workplace incident data gathering, and the consequences of not conforming to specified requirements, in preparing for data gathering
  • importance of identifying the causes of the incident being investigated and the consequences of non-compliance with any of the required steps.
  • describe the:
  • relevant hazards and risks likely to be encountered during the investigation
  • purpose of conducting investigations into workplace incidents.
  • prepare to gather data for the investigation
  • verify the:
  • purpose and extent of the investigation
  • persons, tools, equipment and material as fit for purpose and available
  • gather and evaluate data, according to the requirements for the intended type of investigation
  • determine the prevailing conditions at the scene of the incident by using accepted data gathering methods
  • identify the causes of an incident through the interpretation of variances
  • perform post-investigation functions
  • report the findings, recommendations and remedial action
  • deal with the identified sub-standard acts and conditions reported appropriately
  • evaluate and record remedial action accordingly
  • explain the consequences of non-compliance with any of the above
  • CHAPTER ONE: LEGISLATION
  • 1.1. CHAPTER 44:02 - MINES, QUARRIES, WORKS AND MACHINERY: SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION Accidents (regs 35-38)
  • 1.3. CHAPTER 44:01 FACTORIES
  • 1.2. CHAPTER 47:03 WORKER'S COMPENSATION Administrative Requirements (ss 8-10)
  • Health, Safety and Welfare - Special Provisions and Regulations (ss 57-58)
  • CHAPTER TWO: WHAT IS AN ACCIDENT?
  • CHAPTER THREE: INITIATING THE PROCESS
  • 3.1.1. Step 1: Secure the Accident Scene
  • CHAPTER FOUR: DOCUMENTING THE ACCIDENT SCENE
  • 4.1.1. Step 2: Collect Facts About What Happened
  • 4.1.2. Accident Investigator's Kit
  • CHAPTER FIVE: CONDUCTING INTERVIEWS
  • 5.1. Interviews
  • CHAPTER SIX: ANALYSING FACTS
  • 6.1. Analysing Facts
  • 6.2. Step 3: Develop The Sequence Of Events
  • CHAPTER SEVEN: DETERMINING SURFACE/BASIC AND ROOT CAUSES
  • 7.1.4. Step 4 Determine And Analyse The Causes
  • 7.1.4. Direct Causes of Accidents
  • CHAPTER EIGHT: DEVELOPING RECOMMENDATIONS
  • 8.1. Step 5: Recommend Improvements
  • 8.1.1. The Hierarchy of Controls
  • 8.1.2. Recommend System Improvements
  • ii) Answer Six Key Questions
  • 8.1.4. Average Direct Costs For Different Types Of Accidents.
  • CHAPTER NINE: WRITING THE REPORT
  • 9.1. Introduction
  • 9.2. Perception is reality
  • 9.3. The Accident Report Form

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 14 HRS

Target Population:

SHE union, employee reps,SHE practitioners and committee members Supervisors, managers


SHE REP COURSE OUTLINE

Course Overview

This course is meant to align the participant to the duties of SHE Representatives, the involvement of staff and roles as interpreted from the OHS Act 85 of 1993 and Mines, Quarries, Works and Machinery Act. It will help employers realize the importance SHE Representatives, how they are appointed and what empowers their participation to ensure a safe working environment. Participants will practical training on workplace inspection, investigation and reporting.

Course Objectives

  • Describing the frame of workplace health and safety legislation pertaining to health and safety representatives.
  • Explaining the specified requirements to conduct safety, health and environmental representation activities in at a working place.
  • Addressing safety, health and environmental issues within the scope of authority
  • Complying with the activities within safety, health and environmental structures.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of S.H.E Representatives Training Program you will be able to:

  • Explain the objectives and benefits of a structured workplace and operational process inspections
  • Comply with legislative requirements and codes of practice
  • Explain the ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015 HSE Management Systems
  • Determine the HSE Management System elements that need to be included in regular HSE and supervisory inspections, checks and/or planned maintenance schedules
  • Prepare for and carry out practical workplace inspections and equipment checks, as well as identify deviations and record findings
  • Present summary reports on inspection findings for action by the HSE committee
  • Reduce both occupational incident frequency and severity rates
  • Prepare a summary report on findings, together with recommendations for submission to the HSE committee or other appropriate management
  • UNIT 1 LEGISLATION AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT
  • 1.1 Terms and definitions
  • 1.2 Determination Of Legal Requirements And Other Requirements
  • 1.3 Legal Structure And Responsibilities
  • 1.3.1 Chapter 44:01 Factories Act
  • PART IV Health-General Provisions (ss13-20)
  • PART V Safety-General Provisions
  • PART VI Welfare-General Provisions
  • PART VII Health, Safety And Welfare
  • 1.3.2 Chapter 44:02 - Mines, Quarries, Works and Machinery (Part IV Duties and
  • Conduct of Persons)-Company Responsibilities
  • 1.3.3 Employee Responsibilities
  • 1.3.4 Act vs Regulation
  • 1.3.5 The Role Of The CEO And The General Duties Of Management
  • 1.3.6 General Duties Of Employers To Their Employees
  • 1.3.7 General Duties Of Employers And Self-Employed Persons Other Than Their Employees
  • 1.3.8 Functions Of Health And Safety Representatives
  • 1.3.9 Health and Safety Committees
  • 1.3.10 Functions Of Health And Safety Committees
  • 1.4 Management Systems
  • The ISO Standards Explained
  • Basic Principles and Methodologies
  • ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001 Requirements
  • UNIT 2: SHE & THE WORKPLACE
  • 2.1 The Structure Of The SHE Program
  • 2.1.1 SHE Policy
  • 2.1.2 Program Elements
  • 2.1.3 Establishing Correct Work Procedures
  • 2.1. Employee Orientation
  • 2.1. Workplace Inspections
  • 2.1. Incident Management
  • 2.1. Emergency Preparedness
  • 2.1. Medical aid and First aid programs
  • 2.1. Promoting Employee Involvement In SHE Programs
  • 2.1.1 Should Workplace Specific Items Be Included In SHE Programs?
  • 2.1.1 Reporting
  • 2.1.1 Workplace Investigation
  • 2.1.1 Evaluating the Effectiveness of OH&S Programs.
  • UNIT SHE REPRESENTATION ACTIVITIES
  • 3 Workplace Inspections
  • 3.1 How Do You Plan For Inspections?
  • 3 Workplace Elements
  • UNIT HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK CONTROL
  • 4 Workplace Hazard Control
  • 4.1 Control Strategies in OHS
  • 4.1 Control Measures Are Designed:
  • a) Eliminate the hazard
  • b) Change equipment or materials
  • c) Change work methods
  • d) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) controls measures
  • 4.1 OHS Process Controls
  • 4.1 Workplace Specific Hazards
  • 1 Drugs and Alcohol
  • 2 Electrical Safety
  • 3 Excavation Work: Common Hazards
  • 4 Excavation Work: Security and Fall Prevention
  • 5 Hazardous Substances
  • 6 HIV and Other Blood Borne Pathogens in the Workplace
  • Manual Handling
  • Noise
  • Personal Protective Equipment/Personal Hearing Protection (PPE/PHP)
  • 1 Scaffolding.
  • 11 Shift Work
  • 12 Stress
  • 1 Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation
  • 14 Working at Height
  • 15 Working in Confined Spaces
  • 16 Working near Traffic

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 2 Days

Target Groups:

Appointed employees and supervisors responsible for the implementation and maintenance of HSE standards and management control procedures, Nominated HSE Representatives HSE practitioners at all levels, HSE representatives, HSE committee members, staff involved in or responsible for the evaluation of HSE Inspection Reports


S.H.E FOR SUPERVISORS COURSE OUTLINE

This popular course provides supervisors with the information they need to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses, and to develop a safety culture in the workplace.

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Find applicable OH&S legislation
  • Know your health and safety responsibilities
  • Determine ways of meeting your OH&S responsibilities
  • Identify hazards and develop safe work practices
  • Take leadership in developing and implementing an OH&S program
  • Understand consequences of non-compliance
  • Exercise due diligence

Target Audience:

Supervisors, Foremen, Occupational health nurses and Hygienists, Anyone who wants to understand and improve workplace health and safety

  • 1 Overview of Local Legislation-Environmental Health and Safety Issues
  • Public Health Act
  • Mines, Quarries, Works and Machinery Act
  • Employment act
  • Waste management Act
  • Factories Act
  • 2 Overview of RSA Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • Appointments
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Management Commitment
  • Programs Management
  • PART A. EFFECTIVE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT
  • i Health and Safety Management
  • ii Causes and Effects of Loss in Occupational Health and Safety
  • iii Measurement Techniques in Occupational Health and Safety Management
  • iv Application of Behavioural Sciences to improve Occupational Health and Safety.
  • v Engineering for Occupational Health and Safety.
  • PART B BUILDING A HEALTH AND SAFETY CULTURE
  • i Management Strategy and System for Education and Training.
  • ii Inspections and Auditing.
  • iii Incident Reporting and Analysis
  • iv Safety Communication
  • v Task Analysis and Observation
  • vi Fire Prevention and Emergency preparedness.
  • Medical and First Aid
  • Power failures
  • Theft
  • Strike
  • Explosion
  • Violence
  • vii Contractor/Visitors Health and Safety-
  • PART C: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK MANAGEMENT AND HAZARD CONTROL
  • i Identification of Hazards , Risk Management and Risk Control
  • ii Manual Handling
  • iii Management of Fire
  • iv Environmental Health Practices
  • v Overview of HACCP
  • vi Occupational Diseases
  • vii Occupational Hygiene-
  • Noise
  • Lighting
  • Ventilation
  • Dust Control
  • Ergonomics
  • Hazardous Chemicals
  • Thermal Control
  • PART D: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE
  • i Management commitment
  • ii Formulation of Committees
  • iii Roles of Committees
  • iv Training
  • v Inspections and Accident Investigation
  • vi Audit
  • vii Meetings
  • viii Performance Measurement-Systems Review

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 14 HRS

SAFE WORKING AT HEIGHTS TECHNICIAN TRAINING

Course objectives

  • Provide guidance to users on the need for proper fall protection planning to either remove the fall hazard, prevent access to the fall hazard, restrict worker movement at the fall hazard, or provide the proper fall arrest equipment;
  • Illustrate fall protection systems;
  • Familiarize fall protection equipment users with the appropriate OSHA and ANSI standards pertaining to their use.
  • Assist in the proper selection, care, use and inspection of fall protection equipment.

Course outcomes

Upon completion of Hazardous Chemical Substances Training Program you will be able to:

  • Identify potential fall hazards
  • Determine which products to use in specific work environments Demonstrate proper anchoring procedures
  • Inspect and maintain fall protection equipment
  • Demonstrate procedures and the proper wearing of fall protection equipment The following is a suggested list of training objectives:
  • Recognize fall hazards, and eliminate the hazard where possible.
  • Know the three parts of a fall arrest system: Anchorage, Body Support, and Connection.
  • Select the proper equipment for each application. Consider environmental and other workplace factors.
  • Avoid incompatible connections to prevent snap hook roll-out and/or burst-out. (See illustration in section 6).
  • Determine and reduce free fall distances. Understand how to lower the maximum arresting force.
  • Properly fit a harness.
  • Select an appropriate anchor point. Implement a pre-determined rescue plan. Inspect and maintain equipment.
  • Understand the limitations and requirements of the equipment.
  • Understand the consequences of not following, or understanding manufacturer’s instructions

INTRODUCTION

Who has health and safety duties in relation to falls?

  • CHAPTER 1: TERMINOLOGY.
  • CHAPTER 2: LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS
  • MINES, QUARRIES, WORKS AND MACHINERY: SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION- CHAPTER 44:02 -
  • CHAPTER 3: MANAGING THE RISK OF FALLS
  • How to identify fall hazards
  • Inspect The Workplace
  • How to assess the risk
  • Generic Risk Assessment
  • How to control the risk
  • Summary of Controls
  • Implementing And Maintaining Control Measures
  • How to review control measures
  • Assessment
  • CHAPTER 4: SPECIFIC FALL HAZARD CONTROL
  • ELIMINATION
  • Safer design:
  • Using alternative construction methods:
  • Use of tools and equipment:
  • CHAPTER 5: ISOLATION AND MINIMISATION CONTROLS
  • Scaffolding Reg 253. Scaffolds inspection and erection
  • Reg 254. Frequency of inspection
  • Reg 255. Skips, buckets, boatswain's chair, etc.
  • Reg 259. Provisions for platforms
  • Reg 260. Planking, guard rails and toe boards on platforms
  • Edges of a roof Reg 262. Working on sloping surfaces
  • Reg 263. Protection for persons on roofs
  • CHAPTER 6: SAFETY OF MECHANICAL ACCESS PLANT
  • Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs)
  • Work boxes
  • Light Duty Suspended Stages e.g Swing Stages
  • Forklifts
  • Purlin trolleys
  • CHAPTER 7: SAFE ENTRY AND EXIT OF ELEVATED PLATFORMS
  • Access to large plant
  • CHAPTER 8: HARNESS SYSTEMS
  • Total restraint system
  • Fall-arrest systems
  • Fall-arrest system installation
  • Safe access to and egress from the work area
  • Typical Harness Donning (refer to manual for specific instructions)
  • Typical Harness Donning (Practical)
  • Work positioning systems
  • Anchorage and Anchor points a) Anchor straps b) Eyebolts (C) Brackets
  • Suspension trauma
  • Preventing suspension trauma
  • Anchorage lines or rails
  • Pendulum effect
  • Emergency Scenarios – Preparation
  • Emergency Rescue Plan
  • Safe work at Heights Procedure (Practical)

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 14 HRS

Target Population:

Any person exposed to fall risk, where the use of fall arrest systems and specific types of fall protection equipment are going to be used or where a rescue might have to be performed. All persons required to work at height


HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE MANAGEMENT COURSE OUTLINE

Course Overview

This course is intended for people who want to learn skills in Planning Organizing, implementing, reviewing and monitoring of the HAZCHEM program in an endeavour to achieve ZERO Harm.

Under any most Mine, Quarries, Works and Machinery Act, a person conducting a business or undertaking has the primary duty to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the health and safety of workers and other persons are not put at risk from work carried out as part of the conduct of the business or undertaking. This includes ensuring the safe use, handling and storage of substances.

Course Objectives

Implementation of Hazard Control Strategies for Hazardous Chemical Substance Understanding the Legal Framework in the Implementation Hazchem program Strategies in Implementing OHS Monitoring and Hazchem Program Understand correct handling of Hazardous Chemical Substances. To Identify Correct storage and Handling Practices

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of Hazardous Chemical Substances Training Program you will be able to: Apply correct Handling practices of Hazardous Chemicals

To identify relevant OHS Legislation in the management of OHS Hazards. To discuss strategies for Storing and Transporting Hazardous Chemicals. Identify Hazard identification methods and devising appropriate mitigation measures. Be able to identify correct signage of different chemicals

  • 1. CHAPTER 1. LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS
  • 1.1. BOS Standards For Transportation Of Dangerous Goods
  • 1.1.1. BOS 543
  • 1.1.2. BOS 540
  • 1.1.3. BOS 519
  • 1.1.4. BOS 517
  • 1.2. CHAPTER 65:06 – Waste Management Act
  • 1.3. ROAD TRAFFIC (Transportation Of Hazardous Goods) Regulations (Section 130)
  • 1.4. CHAPTER 44:02 - Mines, Quarries, Works And Machinery: Subsidiary
  • 2. CHAPTER 2. TERMINOLOGY
  • 3. CHAPTER 3. IDENTIFYING HAZARDS OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
  • 3.1. Physical State of Hazardous Substances.
  • 3.2. The Chemical And Physical Properties Of The Substance
  • 3.3. Classes Of Hazardous Chemical Substances (And Associated properties)
  • 3.4. Physico-Chemical Properties
  • 3.5. Toxicologica Properties
  • 3.5.1. Health Effects
  • 3.5.2. Routes Of Entry
  • 4. CHAPTER 4. HAZARDOUS COMMUNICATION
  • 4.1. Labels.
  • 4.2. Employee Information And Training.
  • 4.3. Safety Symbolic Signs.
  • 4.4. Incorrectly Labelled Or Unlabelled Containers
  • 4.5. Safety Data Sheets.
  • 5. CHAPTER 5. EMERGENCY RESPONSE
  • 5.1. Emergency Response Facilities
  • 5.2. Chemical Spillage
  • 5.3. Chemical Spill Response Action Plan:
  • 5.4. Chemical Spill Response Procedure:
  • 6. CHAPTER: 6. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
  • 6.1. Introduction
  • 6.2. Common Methods used to Dispose of Hazardous Waste
  • 7. CHAPTER 7. TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE
  • 7.1. The Transportation Of Hazardous Goods
  • 7.2. Responsible Parties
  • 7.3. Requirements For Transporting Dangerous Goods
  • 8. CHAPTER 8. STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
  • 8.1. Storage Area Requirements
  • 8.1.1. Storage Don’ts
  • 8.1.2. Storage Cabinets
  • 8.1.3. Storage Shelves
  • 8.1.4. Storage Containers
  • 8.1.5. Segregate Incompatibles
  • 9. CHAPTER 9. RISK MANAGEMENT PROCESS
  • 9.1. Hierachy Of Controls
  • 9.2. Risk Assessment
  • 10. CHAPTER 10. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
  • 10.1. Types of PPE
  • 10.1.1. Eye And Face Protection.
  • 10.1.2. Protective Clothing.
  • 10.1.3. Respiratory Protective Devices.

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 14 HRS

Target Population:

First Responders As Members Of A Primary Emergency Team, Haulage operators and Emergency Service Personnel i.e. ambulance, firefighting, law enforcement, aviation and emergency call center personnel , Home carers, auxiliary health care workers, Child care workers and Early Childhood Development Practitioners Life savers and tour guides


Hazardous Waste Management Course Outline

Purpose:

In order to perform effectively in the field of environmental science, environmental management and waste management, learners will be able to:

  • Identify, categorise, collect, handle and dispose of different types of waste
  • Use appropriate terminology to describe waste related issues

They will also know and understand:

  • How waste interrelates with the environment
  • The importance of working safely with due care for the environment and the health and well-being of themselves and others.

Learning Outcomes

Companies who nominate their employees to participate in this Hazardous Waste Management and Disposal Training Course can benefit in the following ways:

  • Study the use of effective non-hazardous products in your company
  • Build a safety culture rather than focusing on simple regulatory compliance
  • Develop less cause for concern of real or potential contamination problems at your facilities over time, with solid waste management processes in place
  • Reduce corporate healthcare costs and employee downtime by preventing accidents and managing contamination issues to the optimum
  • Avoid accidents by employing the correct handling and disposal methods for the equipment used for various types of hazardous wastes
  • Recognise any training needs for all staff members involved with hazardous waste management
  • Create emergency response plans to hazardous substance emission
  • Set industry standards and benchmarks by practising proper waste management procedures

CHAPTER ONE

Legislation (Hazardous waste is regulated by) CHAPTER 65:06 WASTE MANAGEMENT

PART V

Registration and Licensing of Waste Carriers (ss 12-13)

  • 12. Registration of waste carrier
  • 13. Licensing of waste carriers
  • PART XI
  • General (ss 46-55)
  • 49. Hazardous and clinical waste
  • 50. Classification packaging and labelling
  • 51. Duty of care in respect of waste

CHAPTER TWO

SOLID (NON-HAZARDOUS) WASTE MANAGEMENT

Introduction

Types of Non-Hazardous Solid Waste

Refuse:

Sources of Solid Wastes

Public Health and Ecological Aspects

CHAPTER THREE

HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT

Introduction

  • The Concern about Hazardous Waste Management
  • Working with Sewage Waste
  • Characteristics of Hazardous Waste
  • List of Hazardous Chemicals
  • Transportation and Disposal of Hazardous Waste
  • Control of Hazardous Waste
  • Health-Care Institution Solid Waste
  • Treatment and Disposal Technologies for Health-Care Facility Waste
  • Personal Protective Equipment For Handling Waste

CHAPTER FOUR:

  • SLUDGE MANAGEMENT
  • Introduction
  • Sludge Characteristics and Quantities
  • Collection, Storage and transport of sludge
  • Sludge Treatment Technologies
  • Sludge management
  • Sludge Treatment and Management Benefits and Costs
  • Sludge Management Optimization

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 10 HRS

Target Population:

Supervisors in waste water services, Assistants Working In waste water services , All staff working in areas where there hazardous waste are used, transported and stored, Health & Safety Representatives, Supervisors and Managers


BASIC FIRE SAFETY COURSE OUTLINE

Course Overview

Learners credited with this competencies will be capable of identifying, containing, preventing, and extinguishing different types of fires by operating basic firefighting equipment.

Exit Level Outcomes

  • Show understanding of the legislation regulating fire safety

  • Demonstrate Understanding of the chemistry of fire

  • Show knowledge and understanding of identification of fire hazards

  • Show understanding of general guidelines to follow Upon discovery of fire or smoke and Safe use of fire extinguishers

  • Demonstrate the knowledge in the general evacuation procedure

  • 1. INTRODUCTION
  • 2. LEGISLATION
  • 2.1. CHAPTER 44:01 FACTORIES
  • 2.2. CHAPTER 44:02 - Mines, Quarries, Works And Machinery: Subsidiary Legislation
  • 2.3. CHAPTER 69:01 Road Traffic: Subsidiary Legislation Road Traffic Regulations
  • 3. FIRE PREVENTION AND PREVENTION OF FIRE SPREAD
  • 3.1. Fire Prevention Goals
  • 3.2. What Is Fire
  • 3.3. Elaboration On Elements Of Fire
  • 3.4. Transmission Of Heat
  • 3.3. Fire Hazards
  • 3.3.1. Definition - What does Fire Hazards mean?
  • 3.3.2. Identifying Fire Hazards in the Workplace
  • 4. CLASSES OF FIRE AND THEIR EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM.
  • 4.2. Methods Of Extinguishing
  • 4.3. Potable Fire Fighting Equipment
  • A. Water
  • 4.3.5. Fire/Sand Bucket
  • 4.3.6. Fire Beater
  • 4.4. Portable Fire Fighting Equipment (Duration & Range of discharge and siting)
  • 5. FIRE DETECTION AND PASSIVE FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEMS
  • 5.1. Fire Detection Services (Fire Alarm Systems)
  • 5.2. Passive Fire Fighting Systems
  • 5.3. Fire Safety Signs
  • 6. EVACUATION PROCEDURES AND PRECAUTIONS IN FIREFIGHTING
  • 6.1. Upon Discovery Of Fire Or Smoke R.A.C.E.
  • 6.2. How To Use A Fire Extinguisher
  • 6.3. Fire Marshal Concept:
  • 6.4. General Evacuation Procedures
  • 6.5. Fire Drill Procedure

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 10 HRS

Target Population:

Supervisors In Fire Hazard Areas, Assistants Working In Fire Hazard Areas, Fire Marshals


VELD FIRE COURSE OUTLINE

Course Overview

This course addresses the knowledge and skills needs of fire-fighting crew who are required to lead fire suppression and fire control assignments. This knowledge includes the use of relevant equipment, compliance with and application of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and the prevention of loss of life and property.

In leading their teams, crew leaders have to interpret the behaviour of fire and predict its momentum. Fire-fighting crew leaders require supervisory skills as well as the applicable technical skills as they lead a firefighting team.

Exit Level Outcomes

  • Demonstrate understanding of veld fire management
  • Show understanding of Fire behaviour with the aim of preventing or controlling it.
  • Demonstrate knowledge on the safe operation of firefighting equipment.
  • Demonstrate knowledge on facilitating effective fire management with different stakeholders
  • Demonstrate knowledge on the veld fire management implementation
  • 1 INTRODUCTION
  • Veld and Forest Fire in Botswana
  • Legislation
  • Integrated Fire Management
  • Permit to Burn System
  • Community Fire Management Committee /Team
  • 2 FIRE BEHAVIOUR
  • What is Fire
  • What Influences Fire
  • Time of Day
  • Time of the Year
  • Fuel Characteristics
  • Topography
  • Fire Behaviour
  • 3 FIRE MANAGEMENT EQUIPMENT & SAFETY
  • Fire Management Equipment
  • Fire Management Safety
  • 4 FIRE MANAGEMENT PLANNING
  • Coordination, Liaison and Awareness
  • Field Surveys
  • Fire History and Fuel Load Mapping
  • Fire Management Plan Development
  • Permit to Burn Application
  • 5 FIRE MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATION
  • Firebreak Establishment and Maintenance
  • Controlled Burning Season
  • Resource and Infrastructure Protection Burning
  • Wildfire Management Season
  • Prevention
  • Detection
  • Communication
  • Assessment
  • Response

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 10 HRS

Target Population:

Supervisors, General labourers, farm workers, conservation staff, community leaders


ADVANCED FIRE SAFETY COURSE OUTLINE

Course Overview

This course is meant to equip learners with Capabilities of identifying, containing, preventing, and extinguishing different types of fires by operating basic firefighting equipment. Learners will have practical knowledge on fire evacuation procedure and fire drills procedure. They will also be given practical training on inspection of firefighting equipment, identification of fire hazards and extinguishing of fire.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of Advanced Fire Safety Training Program you will be able to:

  • Show understanding in the legislation that apply to Fire Safety
  • Examine the Fire Chemistry
  • Demonstrate understanding in the transmission of heat
  • Show understanding in Identifying Fire Hazards
  • Demonstrate knowledge in Fire detection services
  • Demonstrate knowledge in Passive Fire Fighting Systems
  • Interpret the Fire safety signs
  • Show understanding of general guidelines to follow Upon discovery of fire or smoke and Safe use of fire extinguishers
  • Fire marshal concept
  • Demonstrate the knowledge in the general evacuation procedure
  • Show understanding in the Fire Suppression systems
  • Demonstrate the knowledge on the use of fire Protective Equipment
  • Demonstrate skills in the building search techniques in case of fire
  • Describe a confined space
  • Command and control
  • Demonstrate the skills in investigating and compiling reports on incidents involving fire
  • Show knowledge in inspecting and servicing fire detection systems and fire extinguishing systems and equipment
  • COURSE CONTENT
  • 1. INTRODUCTION
  • 1.1. Course Objectives
  • 2. LEGISLATION
  • 2.1. CHAPTER 44:01 FACTORIES
  • 2.2. CHAPTER 44:02 - Mines, Quarries, Works And Machinery: Subsidiary Legislation
  • 2.3. CHAPTER 69:01 Road Traffic: Subsidiary Legislation (Road Traffic Regulations)
  • 3. FIRE PREVENTION AND PREVENTION OF FIRE SPREAD
  • 3.1. Fire Prevention Goals
  • 3.2. What Is Fire
  • 3.3. Elaboration On Elements Of Fire
  • 3.4. Transmission Of Heat
  • 3.5. Fire Hazards
  • 3.3.1. Definition - What does Fire Hazards mean?
  • 4. CLASSES OF FIRE AND THEIR EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM.
  • 4.1. Classes Of Fire And Their Extinguishing Medium.
  • 4.2. Methods Of Extinguishing
  • 4.3. Potable Fire Fighting Equipment
  • 4.3.1. Dry chemical fire equipment
  • 4.3.2. Carbon dioxide fire equipment
  • 4.3.3. Water extinguishing agents
  • 4.3.4. Fire Blanket
  • 4.3.5. Fire/Sand Bucket
  • 4.3.6. Fire Beater
  • 4.4. Portable Fire Fighting Equipment (Duration & Range of discharge and siting)
  • 4.5. Siting
  • 4.5.1. Portable Fire Fighting Equipment Maintenance
  • 4.5.2. Portable Fire Fighting Equipment Training Requirements
  • 5. FIRE DETECTION AND PASSIVE FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEMS
  • 5.1. Fire Detection Services (Fire Alarm Systems)
  • 5.2. Passive Fire Fighting Systems
  • 5.2.1. System Types
  • 5.2.2. Sprinklers
  • 5.2.3. Drenchers
  • 5.2.4. Gaseous Systems
  • 5.2.5. INERGEN Storage
  • 5.2.6. Ventilation/Smoke Control
  • 5.3. Fire Safety Signs
  • 5.4. Escape route signs
  • 6. EVACUATION PROCEDURES AND PRECAUTIONS IN FIREFIGHTING
  • 6.1. Upon Discovery Of Fire Or Smoke R.A.C.E.
  • 6.2. How To Use A Fire Extinguisher
  • 6.3. Fire Marshal Concept:
  • 6.3.1. Don'ts
  • 6.4. General Evacuation Procedures
  • 6.5. Fire Drill Procedure
  • 6.6. Liaison with Fire Authority on Arrival
  • 7. FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
  • 7.1. Vehicle fire suppression system
  • 7.2. External water spray system
  • 7.2.1. Extinguishing a Fire
  • 7.2.2. Fire Sprinkler and Fire Suppression Applications
  • 8. BUILDING SEARCH TECHNIQUES
  • 8.1. Primary Search;
  • 8.2. Secondary Search;
  • 8.3. Door Marking During And After Search:
  • 8.4. Confined Space
  • 8.4.1. What Hazards Do Confined Spaces Present?
  • 8.4.2. What Is A Permit-Required To Work In Confined Space?
  • 8.4.3. What are the Air Monitoring Tests performed in a Confined Space Atmosphere?
  • 8.4.4. Precautionary Equipment
  • 8.4.5. What are the Common Warning Signals of an Unsafe Atmosphere?
  • 8.4.6. What Tasks Should be Performed Upon Completion of Confined Space Operations?
  • 8.5. Command & Control
  • 8.5.1. Control
  • 8.6. Investigate And Compile Reports On Incidents Involving Fire
  • 8.6.1. What Is An Incident?
  • 8.6.2. What Is An Incident Investigation?
  • 8.7. Investigation Concepts
  • 8.7.1. Do We Investigate Incidents?
  • 8.7.2. Underlying Principles
  • 8.7.3. Develop a procedure to investigate incidents
  • 8.7.4. What should be included in incident investigation procedures?
  • 8.7.5. The Supervisor’s Role
  • 8.8. Incident Causation
  • 8.8.1. Five Factors To Determine Indirect Causes
  • 8.9. Preparing The Report
  • 8.9.1. Report Format
  • 8.9.2. Discuss The Report
  • 8.9.3. Finalize The Report
  • 8.9.4. What Action Should The Employer Take?
  • 9. FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT
  • 9.1. What Is A Fire Risk Assessment?
  • 9.1.1. Fire Safety Procedures And Training
  • 9.2. The need for Fire Risk Assessment
  • 9.2.1. What A Fire Risk Assessment Should Cover
  • 9.2.2. Outcome Of A Fire Risk Safety Assessment
  • 9.3. Who Is Responsible For A Fire Risk Safety Assessment?
  • 9.3.1. Who Is A Competent Person?
  • 9.3.2. If You Are A Responsible Person You Must:
  • 9.3.3. Things You Need To Consider:
  • 9.4. Why Conduct A Fire Risk Assessment?
  • 9.5. How To Do Fire Safety Risk Assessment
  • 9.5.1. Five Steps Are Involved In The Fire Risk Assessment Process.
  • 9.6. Risk Assessments For Fires: Some Common Pitfalls
  • 9.7. What Is A Fire Risk Assessment Checklist?
  • 10. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
  • 10.1. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 3 Days

Target Groups:

Health and Safety Representatives, Health and Safety Committee Members, Supervisors In Fire Hazard Areas, Assistants Working In Fire Hazard Areas, Fire Marshals, Persons involved with the day to day activities involving fire hazards, All employees


BASIC FIRST AID COURSE OUTLINE

Course Overview

The purpose of this course is to help participants to gain the ability to help those in need of emergency medical assistance. This course helps participants to identify and eliminate potentially hazardous conditions in their environment, recognize emergencies, and make appropriate decisions for first aid care. It teaches skills that participants need to know in order to provide immediate care for a suddenly ill or injured person until more advanced medical care arrives to take over. This gives them the best opportunity for a positive outcome – and gives you the opportunity to change someone's life for the better.

Objectives

  • Show understanding of the medico-legal implications of rendering First Aid are explained in terms of relevant legislation.
  • Show understanding of the different systems of the human body in terms of their structure and function
  • Demonstrate an understanding of emergency scene management
  • Explain the management of the different kinds of asphyxia.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of Trauma management
  • Demonstrate the ability to manage medical emergencies

  • 1. DEFINITION & PHILOSOPHY
  • 1.2. Legal Implications of First Aid
  • 2. HUMAN BODY
  • 3. CASUALTY ASSESSMENT
  • 3.2.1. Chain of Survival BLS Approach
  • 4. ASPHYXIA
  • 5. TRAUMA MANAGEMENT (Fractures)
  • 6. BLEEDING
  • 7. SHOCK
  • 8. CONCUSSION
  • 8.2. Head Injury
  • 9. SPINAL INJURY
  • 9.1. Some Common Causes Of Spinal Injuries Include:
  • 9.2. Signs And Symptoms:
  • 9.2.1. Consider The Mechanism Of Injury (MOI) If:
  • 9.3. Management:
  • 9.3.1. Movement Of A Casualty With Suspected Spinal Injuries:
  • 10. WOUNDS
  • 10.1. Types of Wounds
  • 10.2. Closed Wounds
  • 10.3. Symptoms Of Wounds
  • 10.4. Wound Complications
  • 10.5. Wound Care And Recovery
  • 10.6. Sucking Chest Wound
  • 10.7. Signs And Symptoms:
  • 10.8. Management:
  • 10.9. Multiple Injury Management
  • 11. BURNS
  • 11.2. Classification of Burns
  • 11.3. Burn Severity
  • 12. POISONING BITES AND STING
  • 12.1. Specific Poisons

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 10 HRS

Target Population:

First Responders As Members Of A Primary Emergency Team, Haulage operators and Emergency Service Personnel i.e. ambulance, firefighting, law enforcement, aviation and emergency call center personnel, Home carers, auxiliary health care workers, Child care workers and Early Childhood Development Practitioners , Life savers and tour guides


BASIC FIRST AID COURSE OUTLINE ADVANCED FIRST AID COURSE OUTLINE

Course Overview

The purpose of this course is to help participants to gain the ability to help those in need. This course helps participants to identify and eliminate potentially hazardous conditions in their environment, recognize emergencies, and make appropriate decisions for first aid care. It teaches skills that participants need to know in order to provide immediate care for a suddenly ill or injured person until more advanced medical care arrives to take over. This gives them the best opportunity for a positive outcome – and gives you the opportunity to change someone's life for the better.

Course Outline

  • Show understanding of the medico-legal implications of rendering First Aid
  • Show understanding of the different systems of the human body in terms of their structure and function
  • Demonstrate an understanding of emergency scene management
  • Explain the management of the different kinds of asphyxia.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of Trauma management
  • Demonstrate the ability to manage medical emergencies

Table of Contents

  • 1. DEFINITION & PHILOSOPHY
  • 1.1. Introduction
  • 1.2. Legal Implications of First Aid
  • 1.3. Exposure to Biological Hazards
  • 2. HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS
  • 2.1. The Nervous System
  • 2.1.1. Deep Structures Of The Brain
  • 2.1.2. Peripheral Nervous System
  • 2.2. The Cardiovascular System
  • 2.3. The Respiratory System
  • 2.4. The Musculoskeletal System
  • 2.5. The Digestive System
  • 2.6. The Endocrine System
  • 2.7. The Urinary System
  • 2.8. The Reproductive System
  • 2.9. The Integumentary System
  • 2.10. The lymphatic system
  • 3. CASUALTY ASSESSMENT
  • 3.1. The Primary Survey
  • 3.2. Interventions: Cardiac Arrest & The Chain of Survival
  • BLS Approach
  • 4. ASPHYXIA
  • 4.1. Asphyxia
  • 4.2. The Secondary Survey
  • 5. TRAUMA MANAGEMENT (Fractures)
  • 5.1. Types Of Fractures:
  • 5.2. Dislocation
  • 6. BLEEDING
  • 6.1. Types Of Bleeding:
  • 7. SHOCK
  • 7.1. Five Main Types Of Shock:
  • 7.2. Typical Causes Of Shock Include:
  • 7.4. Shock Management:
  • 8. CONCUSSION
  • 8.1. Concussion
  • 8.2. Head Injury
  • 9. SPINAL INJURY
  • 9.1. Some Common Causes Of Spinal Injuries Include:
  • 9.2. Signs And Symptoms:
  • 9.2.1. Consider The Mechanism Of Injury (MOI) If:
  • 9.3. Management:
  • 9.3.1. Movement Of A Casualty With Suspected Spinal Injuries:
  • 10. WOUNDS
  • 10.1. Types of Wounds
  • 10.2. Closed Wounds
  • 10.2. Symptoms Of Wounds
  • 10.3. Wound Complications
  • 10.4. Wound Care And Recovery
  • 10.6. Sucking Chest Wound
  • 10.7. Signs And Symptoms:
  • 10.8. Management:
  • 10.9. Multiple Injury Management
  • 11. BURNS
  • 11.1. Classification of Burns
  • 11.2. Burn Severity
  • 12. POISONING BITES AND STING
  • 12.1. Specific Poisons:
  • 12.2. Animal Bites
  • 12.3. Snakebites
  • 13. MANAGEMENT OF SPECIFIC MEDICAL CONNDITIONS
  • 13.1. Diabetes
  • 13.2. Heart Attack
  • 13.3. Angina
  • 13.4. Stroke
  • 13.5. Seizures
  • 13.6. Asthma
  • 13.7. Hyperventilation
  • 13.8. Severe Allergic Reaction (Anaphylaxis)
  • 13.9. Environmental Conditions (Heat & Cold)
  • 13.10. Cold Emergencies:
  • 13.11. Emergency Childbirth

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 3 Days

Target Groups:

Health and Safety Representatives, Health and Safety Committee Members, All employees, First Responders As Members Of A Primary Emergency Team , Haulage operators and Emergency Service Personnel i.e. ambulance, firefighting, law enforcement, aviation and emergency call center personnel, Home carers, auxiliary health care workers, Child care workers and Early Childhood, Development Practitioners , Life savers and tour guides


SAFETY OF LIFTING EQUIPMENTS

PURPOSE

The purpose of this COURSE is to ensure Operators have the appropriate knowledge and skills to perform their duties and responsibilities in a safe, efficient, accurate and professional manner thereby avoiding injury to self and others, damage to goods, property and the environment and unnecessary costs to the companies. This course is accredited by Botswana Qualification Authority.

Objectives

  • Demonstrate knowledge in the specific legal requirements pertaining to lifting, securing, transferring and positioning loads
  • Demonstrate knowledge in Managing lifting operations Hazards
  • Show knowledge on the importance of applying a basic mechanical appreciation of the lifting equipment, operating of the lifting equipment and its parts
  • Demonstrate understanding in operating equipment in accordance with laid down organisational and legislative standards and procedures as well as manufacturer's guidelines
  • 1. LEGISLATION Legal Requirements
  • Factories Act; Regulation 29, 32, 34 & 35
  • Chapter 44:02 - Mines, Quarries, Works And Machinery: Subsidiary Legislation; Regulations 441- 47
  • Debswana Diamond Company Site Rules and Regulations for Contractors STD/SHE/SHE/017 (version 2)
  • The Principle Objectives of Health & Safety in Employment Act 1992
  • Employer Responsibilities
  • Other significant reference documents Requirements found in above material
  • Hazard controls
  • Overhead obstructions
  • Ways to reduce hazards on work site.
  • Essential components and functions of crane and lifting equipment
  • Vehicle and crane pre-operation checklist
  • Reporting of defects
  • Site considerations prior to crane set up
  • Identify hazards in the work area before crane set up
  • Trenching and excavation guidelines;
  • Operator responsibilities
  • Handling the load
  • Working load limit (WLL), safe working load (SWL)
  • Load placement
  • Leaving the crane unattended (when leaving the work zone)
  • Power failure
  • Ending operations
  • In transit (loaded or unloaded)
  • Load Chart
  • Maintenance and service
  • Load hook inspections
  • Rigging general precautions

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 10 HOURS

Target Groups:

Basic hitches, Riggers Capacity Calculations , Determining Sling Loading Using the Included Angle


FORKLIFT OPERATOR TRAINING COURSE OUTLINE

PURPOSE

The purpose of the FORKLIFT OPERATOR TRAINING COURSE is to ensure Operators have the appropriate knowledge and skills to perform their duties and responsibilities in a safe, efficient, accurate and professional manner thereby avoiding injury to self and others, damage to goods, property and the environment and unnecessary costs to the companies.

OUTCOMES:

  • 1. Demonstrate knowledge in the specific legal requirements pertaining to lifting, securing, transferring and positioning loads.
  • 2. Show understanding of workplace Communications
  • 3. Demonstrate knowledge in Managing lifting operations Hazards
  • 4. Show knowledge on the importance of applying a basic mechanical appreciation of the lifting equipment, operating of the lifting equipment and its attachments with examples of the consequences of not doing so.
  • 5. Demonstrate understanding in operating equipment in accordance with laid down organisational and legislative standards and procedures as well as manufacturer's guidelines

CONTENTS

SECTION 1

  • Legal Requirements
  • FACTORIES ACT; REGULATION 29, 32, 34 & 35
  • CHAPTER 44:02 - MINES, QUARRIES, WORKS AND MACHINERY: SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION; REGULATIONS 441- 475
  • DEBSWANA DIAMOND COMPANY Site Rules and Regulations for Contractors
  • STD/SHE/SHE/017 (version 2)
  • AUSTRALIAN STANDARD 2359.2 – 1985
  • Know Your Worksite
  • Workplace Communication
  • Workplace Emergency Information:
  • The Four Steps To Managing Hazards
  • Equipment
  • Operating Near Electric/Power Lines
  • Pedestrians And Forktrucks
  • Segregation Of Pedestrians
  • Damaged Pallets
  • PPE – Personal Protective Equipment
  • Permits
  • Forklift With Flashing Lights And Reverse Warning Siren’s
  • Environmental Conditions
  • Signs
  • Know Your Workplace And Identify Potential Hazards
  • Potential Hazards
  • Hazardous Loads
  • SEGREGATION
  • Power, Fuels And Refuelling
  • BATTERY (ELECTRIC)
  • SECTION 2
  • Parts Of A Forklift
  • Alternate Forklift Trucks
  • Balance Of A Forklift
  • Safe Working Loads (S.W.L.)
  • Reading A Load Chart
  • Human Error
  • Forklift Roll Over
  • Factors Contributing To Human Error
  • Common Injuries
  • Instability
  • Attachments
  • Side Shift Carriage
  • Rotator And Clamp
  • Fork Positioner
  • Clamps
  • Self-Dumping Hoppers
  • Crane Jib
  • Booms / Carpet Spikes
  • Working Platforms
  • SECTION 3
  • Operational
  • Prior To Commencing Pre Start Check Ensure:
  • Structural Checks:
  • Fluid Levels:
  • No Fluid Leaks:
  • Accessories:
  • Post Starting Checks
  • After Starting (Post Starting) Checks:
  • Prestart Checklist
  • Pre Shutdown And Parking Procedure
  • Parking Procedure
  • Breakdown Or Accident Procedures / Defects
  • SECTION 4
  • Basic Operating Procedures
  • Loading And Stacking
  • Read End Swing
  • Counterbalanced Forklifts
  • Inclines And Declines
  • NEVER TRAVEL SIDEWAYS
  • High Loads
  • The Use Of A Bridge Plate
  • SECTION 5
  • Pallet Weight Calculations
  • Load Capacity
  • Load Chart Calculations

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 21 HOURS

Target Population:

The Course is specifically designed for anyone who wants to be employed in areas that will require the use of forklift machinery, People involved in lifting Operations, Supervisors in Lifting Operations


SAFETY OF LIFTING EQUIPMENTS (OVERHEAD CRANE)

Rationale/Purpose:

This Qualification is for any individual who is, or wishes to be, involved in operating a lifting machine/s or dealing with challenges in a lifting machine. Typical learners will be persons who are currently performing a range of activities and processes in lifting machine environment who have not received any formal recognition for their skills and knowledge, or learners who wish to embark on this qualification or those with a broad knowledge and skills base who work with lifting machines and who want to specialize in certain aspects of the lifting machine environment. This Qualification also enables the learner to work with a degree of responsibility during the performance of the lifting operation without working under direct supervision. The learner will also be able to display leadership skills among fellow workers in operating the lifting machine to perform a variety of tasks

Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate knowledge in the specific legal requirements pertaining to lifting, securing, transferring and positioning loads
  • Demonstrate knowledge in Managing lifting operations Hazards
  • Show knowledge on the importance of applying a basic mechanical appreciation of the lifting equipment, operating of the lifting equipment and its parts
  • Demonstrate understanding in operating equipment in accordance with laid down organisational and legislative standards and procedures as well as manufacturer's guidelines
  • 1. Legal Requirements
  • Factories Act; Regulation 29, 32, 34 & 35 Chapter 44:02 - Mines, Quarries, Works And Machinery: Subsidiary Legislation; Regulations 441- 475 Debswana Diamond Company Site Rules And Regulations For Contractors Std/She/She/017 (Version 2)
  • 2. Types Of Overhead Cranes
  • 3. Types Of Inspection
  • 4. Definitions Of Service
  • 5. Inspection Check List
  • 6. Supporting Structure
  • 7. Cracked Welds
  • 8. Bridge System
  • 9. Bridge Truck Drive
  • 10. Drive Couplings
  • 11. Drive Motor Brake
  • 12. Wheel Alignment For Bridge Crane
  • 13. Trolley System
  • 14. Monorail Crane Trolley
  • 15. Wire Rope Construction
  • 16. Drum Inspection
  • 17. Hoist Machinery
  • 18. Inspecting Sheaves
  • 19. Chain Hoist
  • 20. Hook Inspection
  • 21. Hook Inspection
  • 22. Crane Block
  • 23. Electrical Conductors
  • 24. Current Collectors
  • 25. Festoon Systems
  • 26. Pendant And Controls
  • 27. Safe Crane Operations
  • 28. Lock-Out Tag-Out
  • 29. Safe Crane Operations
  • 30. Hand Signals
  • 31. Wire Rope Sling Inspection
  • 32. Common Cause For Removal
  • 33. Flemish Eye
  • 34. Turnback Eye
  • 35. Types Of Terminations
  • 36. Chain Sling Inspection
  • 37. Synthetic Sling Inspection
  • 38. Shackles
  • 39. Eye Bolts
  • 40. Below-The-Hook Lifting Devices
  • 41. Sling Angles
  • 42. Estimating Weights
  • 43. Calculating Volume
  • 44. Weight Tables

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 21 HOURS

Target Population:

The Course is specifically designed for anyone who wants to be employed in areas that will require the use of forklift machinery, People involved in lifting Operations, Supervisors in Lifting Operations


SAFETY OF LIFTING EQUIPMENTS ( TRUCK MOUNTED CRANE)

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course enables the learner to work with a degree of responsibility during the performance of the lifting operation without working under direct supervision. The learner will also be able to display leadership skills among fellow workers in operating the lifting machine to perform a variety of tasks

Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate knowledge in the specific legal requirements pertaining to lifting, securing, transferring and positioning loads
  • Demonstrate knowledge in Managing lifting operations Hazards
  • Show knowledge on the importance of applying a basic mechanical appreciation of the lifting equipment, operating of the lifting equipment and its parts
  • Demonstrate understanding in operating equipment in accordance with laid down organisational and legislative standards and procedures as well as manufacturer's guidelines

CONTENT

  • Legal Requirements FACTORIES ACT; REGULATION 29, 32, 34 & 35 CHAPTER 44:02 - MINES, QUARRIES, WORKS AND MACHINERY: SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION; REGULATIONS 441- 475 7 DEBSWANA DIAMOND COMPANY Site Rules and Regulations for Contractors STD/SHE/SHE/017 (version 2)
  • 1. The Course Objectives
  • 2. The Principle Objectives of Health & Safety in Employment Act 1992
  • 3. Employer Responsibilities
  • 5. Other significant reference documents
  • 7. Requirements found in above material
  • 8. Hazard controls
  • 9. Overhead obstructions
  • 10. Ways to reduce hazards on work site.
  • 11. Articulating crane terminology and types
  • 12. Essential components and functions of crane and lifting equipment
  • 13. Vehicle and crane pre-operation checklist
  • 15. Reporting of defects
  • 16. Site considerations prior to crane set up
  • 17. Identify hazards in the work area before crane set up
  • 18. Trenching and excavation guidelines;
  • 19. Stabilizers
  • 20. General precautions for crane operation
  • 22. Operator responsibilities
  • 23.Handling the load
  • 24. Working load limit (WLL), safe working load (SWL)
  • 25. Load placement
  • 26. Leaving the crane unattended (when leaving the work zone)
  • 27. Power failure
  • 28. Ending operations
  • 29. In transit (loaded or unloaded)
  • 30. Load Chart
  • 31. Maintenance and service
  • 32. Load hook inspections
  • 33. Load Hooks
  • 34. Latches
  • 35. Lift equipment & attachments are checked for serviceability
  • 36. Rigging general precautions
  • 37. Basic hitches
  • 38. Riggers Capacity Calculations
  • 39. Determining Sling Loading Using the Included Angle

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 21 HOURS

Target Population:

The Course is specifically designed for anyone who wants to be employed in areas that will require the use of forklift machinery, People involved in lifting Operations, Supervisors in Lifting Operations


DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE OUTLINE

PURPOSE

With defensive driving classes, participants learn to improve their driving skills by reducing their driving risks by anticipating situations and making safe well-informed decisions. Such decisions are implemented based on road and environmental conditions present when completing a safe driving maneuver.

OUTCOMES:

  • 1. Show understanding of the legislation relating to road safety.
  • 2. Demonstrate knowledge of driving to save lives, time and money in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others.
  • 3. Demonstrate knowledge on avoiding urban driving hazards.
  • 4. Demonstrate ways to communicate effectively on the road.
  • 5. Demonstrate knowledge on how to minimise road accidents injuries
  • CHAPTER ONE: LEGISLATION
  • 1.1. CHAPTER 69:01 - Road Traffic: Subsidiary Legislation
  • CHAPTER TWO: WHAT IS DEFENSIVE DRIVING?
  • 2.1. Defensive Driving
  • 2.2. Which Driver Are You?
  • CHAPTER THREE: CHARACTERISTICS OF A DEFENSIVE DRIVER
  • 3.1. Characteristics of a Defensive Driver
  • 3.2. What Is A Preventable Collision?
  • 3.2.1. Stopping Distance Formula
  • 3.2.2. Perception/Reaction Distance + Braking Distance = Stopping Distance
  • 3.3. How Close Is Too Close
  • 3.4. The Three-Second Rule
  • 3.4.1. The Three-Second Plus Rule
  • 3.4.2. Practice Often
  • 3.5. When Someone Is On Your Tail
  • CHAPTER FOUR: SCANNING THE ROAD
  • 4.1. Accelerating and Braking
  • 4.2. Passing and Being Passed
  • 4.3. Avoiding Head-On Collisions
  • 4.4. Merging Into Freeway Traffic
  • 4.5. Changing Lane
  • 4.6. Intersections
  • 4.6.1. Stop Signs
  • 4.6.2. Know The Right-Of-Way Laws
  • 4.6.3. Turning
  • 4.7. Evasive Manoeuvres
  • CHAPTER FIVE: CONDITIONS THAT AFFECT DRIVING
  • 5.1. Physical And Mental Conditions
  • 5.2. The Golden Rule of Safe Driving
  • 5.3. Driving Under the Influence
  • 5.3.1. The Dangers of Alcohol
  • 5.4. When the Other Driver Is Under the Influence
  • 5.4.1. Get Out of the Way
  • 5.4.2. Be Ready for the Unexpected
  • 5.5. Other Conditions That Affect Driving
  • 5.6. In-Car Distractions
  • 5.6.1. Driving After Dark
  • 5.7. Driving In The Rain
  • 5.8. Hydroplaning
  • 5.9. Driving in Fog
  • CHAPTER SIX: URBAN DRIVING HAZARDS
  • 6.1. Urban Driving Hazards
  • 6.2. Surviving Rush Hour and Commute Traffic
  • Stay Alert
  • CHAPTER SEVEN: EFFECTIVE DRIVER COMMUNICATION
  • 7.1. Effective Driver Communication
  • CHAPTER EIGHT: HOW TO REDUCE THE EFFECTS OF ROADS ACCIDENTS ON THE VICTIMS
  • 8.1. Passive Safety Features

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 10 HOURS

Target Population:

Drivers, driver instructors, supervisors and fleet managers


TYRE MANAGEMENT COURSE OUTLINE

Course Overview

Accidents happen in Botswana and around the world because of lack of proper tyre management. Tyres should be considered assets rather than consumables as they are one of a fleet's major operational expenses and essential to its operation. From their purchase through their retreading to their disposal, they need to be monitored and controlled at every stage of their life. An appropriate solution is a tyre management program. A company that has a program in place can save money and feel certain that they are doing all possible to prevent mishaps. Qualifying learners are capable of demonstrating knowledge of fitting and repairing tyres and inspecting wheels, and repairing a puncture in a tube and tubeless tyre.

Exit Level Outcomes

  • 1. Demonstrate understanding on the legislation, standard and guidelines used in earth moving and off road tyre management
  • 2. Demonstrate understanding of managing risks associated with Earthmover/OTR wheel and rim assembly
  • 3. Demonstrate understanding of the quality and reliability of tyres, wheels or rims.
  • 4. Demonstrate understanding of the safe transportation and storage of tyres
  • 5. Apply knowledge on safe deflating procedures.
  • 6. Demonstrate understanding of safe procedure for mounting and demounting of rims

CONTENTS

  • 1 Legislation
  • Introduction
  • Mines, Quarries, Works And Machinery Act.
  • 2 Tyre Management Plan And Risk Management
  • Risk management
  • Hazards associated with Earthmover/OTR wheel and rim assembly
  • Control measures
  • PPE – Personal Protective Equipment
  • 3 Tyre And Wheel Or Rim Selection
  • Factors to consider when selecting tyres
  • Factors to consider when selecting wheels or rims
  • 4 Tyre Transportation And Storage
  • Transportation
  • Storing tyres
  • Fire prevention and suppression
  • 5 Deflation Procedure For Removing Earthmoving/OTR Tyre, Rim/ Wheel Assemblies
  • Jacking Equipments
  • Raise and support Earthmover/OTR equipment
  • Types of retaining/mounting systems
  • Deflation of tyres
  • 6 Tyre Mounting And Demounting
  • Removal of Disc Wheels General Procedure
  • Removal of Demountable Rims
  • Fitment of Demountable Rims General Procedure
  • Tyre Inflation

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 10 HOURS

Target population:

Supervisors, Plant Supervisors, operators, mechanical engineers, workshop attendants, tyre fitters.


HAZARD IDENTIFICATION RISK ASSESSMENT

Course Description

This course is for learners who have to demonstrate the ability to conduct a risk assessment in the workplace. The course will enable the learner to prepare and conduct a risk assessment as well as, initiate remedial actions for hazards identified and risks assessed. Formative Assessment

  • Various activities will be completed during class and as homework
  • Summative Assessment
  • Written assessment to be done at the end of the course

Course Outline

This practical course will provide the successful learner with the necessary tools and skills to enable them to carry out hazard and risk assessments in their workplace. The aim of the course is to enable these people to make responsible and informed contributions to the health and safety effort in their workplace.

By the end of the course, the learner will be able to:

  • Explain the hazard identification and risk assessment processes
  • different types of hazard identification and risk assessments in the workplace.
  • select the appropriate hazard identification and risk assessment methods for different circumstances
  • describe and apply the techniques used in hazard identification and risk assessment in the workplace
  • conduct a risk assessment using the HIRA methodology
  • identify applicable control measures.
  • MODULE 1 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Chapter 44:02 - Mines, Quarries, Works And Machinery (Part Iv Duties and Conduct of Persons)
  • CHAPTER 44:01 FACTORIES ACT; REGULATION 29
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993.
  • Section 8. General Duties of Employers to their Employees.
  • Section13. Duty to Inform
  • Section 14. General duties of employees at work.
  • MODULE 2 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION & RISK ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
  • RISK ASSESSMENT OPERATIONAL SEQUENCE.
  • Hazards relating to tasks.
  • Hazards related to people.
  • Hazards related to process equipment.
  • Hazards related to process equipment.
  • Hazards related to localities.
  • Risk Assessment flow diagram.
  • Identification of Hazards.
  • Standardized questionnaires
  • Personal inspections and interviews
  • Flowcharts
  • Records
  • Consulting with experts.
  • Failure mode and effect analysis.
  • What-if-analysis.
  • Evaluation of Loss Exposures.
  • Risk Control Measures.
  • Elimination
  • Substitution
  • Enclosure
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Implementation of the Risk Control Measures.
  • Analysing Job Safety.
  • Pars Loss Experience
  • Potential for A Big Loss-
  • Probability of Recurrence
  • The New or Unknown -
  • ii. Selected Resources.
  • DEVELOPING SAFE WORK PROCEDURES.
  • IMPLEMENTATION.
  • PLANNED JOB OBSERVATION.

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 10 HOURS

Target Population:

Safety managers Supervisors, S.H.E Representatives, Employees


SAFE STACKING AND RACKING

Purpose

Warehouse racking safety training is essential to ensure the well-being of employees and the efficient operation of the warehouse. By providing proper training, employees can understand the potential risks associated with working around racking systems and learn how to prevent accidents. Here’s a comprehensive outline for conducting warehouse racking safety training for employees

Objectives

  • Discuss The Legislation that regulates safety in Warehouses and Workplaces.
  • Identify potential and Existing Hazards In The Workplace.
  • Explain The Safety Of Floors And Supporting Surfaces
  • Describe the Common Forms Of Stacking.
  • Discuss Ways Segregate Stock

Table of Contents

  • 1 Legislation
  • 2 Introduction/Overview
  • 3 Floors and Supporting Surfaces
  • 4 Stock Holding Structures
  • 5 Pallet Construction and Loading
  • 6 Positioning of Stacks
  • 7 Size and Shape of Stacks
  • 9 Stacking Different Types of Goods
  • 10 Rules for De-stacking
  • 11 Segregation of Stock
  • 12 Fire Safety
  • 13 Storage Inspections
  • 14 Safe Stock Movement
  • 15 Lighting
  • 16 Noise
  • 17 Training of Employees

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 10 HOURS

Target Population:

Supervisors Forklift Operators Shop assistant


FOOD SAFETY COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE OVERVIEW

Food safety training is vital to ensure that the safety of consumers is paramount – and enables employees to ensure that they comply with all processes and compliance requirements to manage the risks that are inherent to this type of business

OUTCOMES:

  • 1 Understand the legislation that applies to Food and Safety
  • 2 Show understanding of food and its concepts (living organisms)
  • 3 Demonstrate an understanding of food safety management systems
  • 4 Demonstrate an understanding of risk factors in food contamination.
  • 5 Show understanding of the preventative measures against food contamination.

Content

  • Module One: Legislation
  • Public Health Act
  • Food Control Act
  • Module Two: Food; The Basic Entity
  • Rift Valley Fever
  • Module Three: Introduction To Food Safety
  • Definition Of Food Safety
  • • ISO 22000
  • • British Retail Consortium (BRC)
  • • HACCP
  • • EUREGAP
  • Module Four: Food Hazards And Food Borne Illness
  • How Does Food Become Contaminated?
  • Biological Hazards
  • Chemical Hazards In Foods
  • Physical Hazards
  • Module Five: Preventing Food Borne Illness
  • Preventing Food Borne Illness
  • How To Control Biological Hazards
  • Prevention Of Chemical Hazards
  • Food Safety Guidelines Throughout A Food Service Operation

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 10 HOURS

Target Population:

Supervisors In Food Handling Areas, Assistants Working In Food Handling, Food handlers


CONFINED SPACE ENTRY COURSE OUTLINE

Introduction

Confined spaces present a vast range of Occupational Health and Safety risks due to the significant hazards found in or around the environment. A high proportion of workers are injured and killed each year in confined spaces, with an estimated 60% of the fatalities due to unsuccessful rescue attempts. A confined space can be more hazardous than regular workspaces for many reasons. Many hazards are not visible and are undetectable to the human senses.

Furthermore, hazards that may not be considered as a risk in general workplaces can become dangerous in a confined space environment (e.g. rust or decaying leaf matter). Due to the specific nature and hazards associated with confined spaces, specific procedures and assessment processes must be completed to ensure the safety of workers. To effectively control the risks associated with working in a confined space, a Confined Space Hazard Assessment and Control Program should be implemented. This includes effective training, assessment and briefing of any workers required to work in or around confined spaces. These workers may include management, supervisors, staff and visitors to the site.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

  • CHAPTER 1: DEFINITIONS
  • CHAPTER 2: LEGISLATION, STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
  • 2.1. CHAPTER 44:02 Mines Quarries, Works and Machinery Act
  • 2.2. Factories Act: PART IX Miscellaneous (ss 62-67) CHAPTER 3. CONFINED SPACE
  • 3.1. A Confined Space's Definition
  • 3.2. Types Of Confined Spaces
  • 3.2.1. Why Do People Enter Confined Spaces?
  • 3.3. Hazards Of Confined Spaces
  • 3.4. Signage
  • 3.5. Confined Space Identification Flowchart
  • CHAPTER 4. HAZARD MANAGEMENT
  • 4.1. The Risk Management Process
  • 4.2. Identifying Hazards
  • 4.3. Risk Assessments
  • 4.4. The Risk Assessment Matrix
  • 4.5. Risk Control - Hierarchy Of Control
  • 4.6. Reviewing The Risk Assessment
  • 4.7. SDS - Safety Data Sheet
  • CHAPTER 5: ISOLATION - LOCKOUT AND TAG OUT
  • 5.1. Isolation
  • 5.2. Methods Of Isolation
  • 5.3. Storage Of Keys During Lockout
  • 5.3.2. Removal Of Isolation Systems CHAPTER 6: VENTILATION
  • 6.1. Natural Ventilation
  • 6.2. Mechanical Ventilation
  • 6.3. Atmospheric Monitoring
  • 6.4. Atmospheric Hazards
  • 6.4.2. Time Weighted Average (TWA)
  • 6.5. Work Permit
  • CHAPTER 7: CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PROCEDURES
  • 7.1. Confined Space Entry
  • 7.2. Entry Team
  • 7.3. Respiratory Protection
  • CHAPTER 8: ATMOSPHERIC MONITORING EQUIPMENT
  • 8.1. Types Of Atmospheric Monitoring Equipment
  • 8.2. Personal Protective Equipment
  • 8.3. Pre-Operational Check SCABA
  • 8.4. Cleaning The Face Mask
  • CHAPTER 9: CONFINED SPACE RESCUE 9.1. 3 P’s – The Requirements For Confined Space Rescue Procedures 9.3. Phase I Arrival. 9.4. Phase II Pre-entry Operations 9.5. Phase III Entry Operations 9.6. Phase IV Termination

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 10 HOURS

Target Groups:

Employee representatives, SHE practitioners and committee members, Management, supervisors, Plant Supervisors, Confined Space Workers


LADDER SAFETY COURSE OUTLINE

RATIONALE AND PURPOSE

Injuries from a ladder fall can be serious and include fractures, sprains, contusions, lacerations as well as spinal and brain injuries. A fall can happen at any time, and it's always unexpected. The top safety tip is to make sure you know how to properly use a ladder.

Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate knowledge on the importance of safety.
  • Demonstrate understanding on the legislation, standard and guidelines applicable safe ladder use
  • Show knowledge on the safe use of lifting equipment.
  • Demonstrate knowledge on proper inspection and maintenance of ladders.
  • Demonstrate knowledge on the proper setup of ladders.

COURSE CONTENT

  • Introduction to Ladder Safety
  • Legal Responsibilities
  • Types Of Ladders
  • Choosing a ladder
  • Inspection, Maintenance, and Storage
  • Proper Set Up of Ladders
  • Safe use of a ladder
  • Risk Assessment

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 10 HOURS

Target Population:

Employee representatives, SHE practitioners and committee members, Management, supervisors, Plant Supervisors, Confined Space Workers, Assisstants


SAFETY EQUIPMENNT (PPE)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The proper use of PPE is essential in the workplace to minimize the risk of injury and illness. The number of injuries in the workplace that could have been prevented by the proper use of personal protective equipment is staggering. This presentation will provide an overview of common types of personal protective equipment (PPE) that are used in industry such as hand, face and eye, foot and leg, torso, hand and arm, hearing and respiratory protection.

Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate understanding on the basic concept of personal protective equipment
  • Demonstrate knowledge on legal requirements related to the use of safety equipment.
  • Show knowledge on the Hazard Identification And Risk Assessment process
  • Demonstrate understanding on the Personal Protective Equipment Selection
  • Show knowledge on different types of personal protective equipment
  • Introduction
  • LEGISLATION
  • CHAPTER 44:01 FACTORIES
  • CHAPTER 44:02 - MINES, QUARRIES, WORKS AND MACHINERY: SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION
  • CHAPTER 47:01 EMPLOYMENT
  • PART III
  • The Requirement for PPE
  • The Hazard Assessment
  • Selecting PPE RE;
  • Training Employees in the Proper Use of PPE
  • UNIT 1: Eye and Face Protection
  • Prescription Lenses
  • Eye Protection for Exposed Workers
  • Types of Eye Protection
  • Welding Operations
  • Laser Operations
  • UNIT 2: Head Protection
  • Types of Hard Hats
  • UNIT 3: Foot and Leg Protection
  • Special Purpose Shoes
  • Foundry Shoes
  • Care of Protective Footwear
  • UNIT 4: Hand and Arm Protection
  • Types of Protective Gloves
  • Leather, Canvas or Metal Mesh Gloves
  • Fabric and Coated Fabric Gloves
  • Chemical- and Liquid-Resistant Gloves
  • Care of Protective Gloves
  • UNIT 5: Body Protection
  • UNIT 6: Hearing Protection
  • UNIT 7: Fall Protection

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 10 HOURS

Target Population:

Employee representatives, SHE practitioners and committee members, Management, supervisors, Plant Supervisors, Confined Space Workers, general workforce


ELECTRICAL SAFETY COURSE OUTLINE

Course Overview

This course provides a thorough knowledge of the recommended safe behaviour for those who work around electrical hazards. Attendees gain an understanding of the latest guidelines and regulations from NFPA 70E and OSHA. Electrical workers and safety professionals learn key practical information: best work practices in electrical safety and how to apply them in real-world situations. It teaches how the Standard’s life-saving work practices help avoid electrical injuries, deaths.

Learning Objectives (LO)

  • 1 Show knowledge on the legislation and standards concerning electrical safety
  • 2 Show understanding of the dangers of electrical current to the human body
  • 3 Demonstrate understanding of safe work practices in electrical works
  • 4 Show understanding of hazards associated with power arcs
  • 5 Show understanding of electrical safety rules and emergency procedures contents
  • ELECTRICAL CURRENT
  • Electrical Shock
  • STEP AND TOUCH POTENTIAL
  • Step Potential
  • Touch Potential
  • SAFE WORK PRACTICES
  • Safe Work Practices
  • POWER ARCS
  • Characteristics of an Arc
  • Electrical Arc Blasts
  • NFPA 70E APPROACH BOUNDARIES
  • Flash Protection Boundary
  • Limited Approach Boundary
  • Restricted Approach Boundary
  • Prohibited Approach Boundary
  • ELECTRICAL EMERGENCIES
  • Electrical Emergencies
  • Electrical Accidents
  • Electrical Rescue Techniques
  • Basic Rule(s)
  • Working On Or Near Energized Conductors
  • ELECTRICAL HAZARDS ENCOUNTERED BY SPECIFIC WORK GROUPS
  • Welders
  • Heavy Equipment Operators
  • Excavators
  • Warehouse Workers
  • Painters
  • POTENTIAL ACCIDENTS AND HAZARDS
  • Emergency Generators
  • Battery Banks
  • Battery Chargers
  • ELECTRICAL SAFETY TIPS
  • Background
  • Electrical Power Tool Safety
  • Extension Cords
  • Molded Case Circuit Breakers
  • Downed Power Lines
  • Ladders

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 10 HOURS

Target Population:

Electrical Engineers, Supervisors and Safety Professionals, Facility Maintenance personnel , Mechanical Engineers, HVAC installers, designers , Safety Managers & Professionals , Risk Managers, Project Managers, Plant Managers, Maintenance Engineers, Electrical contractors, Company Owners and Safety Officer


Infections Control- Managing Workplace Health Hazards

Purpose

Preventing and controlling infection is a continuous challenge for us all and requires knowledge and tools to ensure we protect ourselves and those we come into contact with. It is particularly challenging for individuals providing care and support due to their work settings, exposure to infectious hazards and frequency of person-to-person contact.

Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate Understanding of employers’ legal requirements for infection control
  • Show knowledge of infection types and the terminology used
  • Demonstrate Understanding of the links in the chain of infection: source, transmission and host
  • Demonstrate knowledge on the prevention and control of infection at work by following the standard precautions

Table of Contents

  • CHAPTER 1. LEGISLATION
  • 1.1. Public Health Act 11 Of 2013 PART V — Notifiable and Communicable Diseases
  • 1.2. Factories Act Chapter 44:01
  • CHAPTER 2. INFECTION CONTROL
  • 2.1. What are infectious diseases?
  • 2.2. The nature of workplaces
  • CHAPTER 3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
  • 3.1. Hazard Identification
  • 3.2. Risk Assessment
  • 3.3. Controls – Standard Precautions
  • 3.4. Facilities, Equipments And Personal Protective Equipment Needed For A Successful Infection Control Program
  • 3.5. Hand hygiene
  • CHAPTER 4: CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.
  • 4.1. Introduction
  • 4.2. Aim Of Regular Surface Cleaning & Maintenance
  • 4.3. Surface Cleaning Technique For Various Surfaces And Items
  • 4.4. Spills Management – Blood and Bodily Substances Basic principles:
  • 4.5. Cleaning the Work Environment
  • 4.6. Fit Testing And Fit Checking For Tight Fitting Respirators (e.g. N95/P2) For Infection Control
  • 4.7. Vaccination/Immunisation

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 10 HOURS

Target population:

SHE union, employee reps, SHE committee members, Management, HSE reps, Safety Officers, SHEQ coordinators, and Supervisors, occupational hygienists


PRINCIPLES OF OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE COURSE OUTLINE

Purpose

The purpose of Industrial Hygiene Training Program is to provide safety training relative to the specific tasks and procedures that employees perform to accomplish their daily work assignments. In addition, this program serves to ensure that operations and work-related activities are conducted in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

The objectives of the Occupational Hygiene training program are to reduce the potential for work related accidents and unsafe practices by employees that result in injuries, illness, or creation of a hazardous work environment, to maintain compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, and to minimize the organisation’s liability due to accidents, injuries, and work related illness

Outcomes

  • Demonstrate and interpret the application and limitations of occupational hygiene standards.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the basic functional human anatomy and the fundamentals of toxicology
  • Demonstrate knowledge in the measurement of different contaminants in the workplace
  • Show understanding of risks associated with workplace and their control measures in specified contexts
  • INTRODUCTION
  • 1.1 History
  • 1.2 The Importance of Occupational Hygiene
  • 2 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL DISEASES
  • 2.1 Skin
  • 2.1.1 Dermatitis
  • 2.1.2 Physical damage
  • 2.1.3 Biological agents
  • 2.1.4 Cancer
  • 2.1.5 Other effects
  • 2.2 Musculo Skeletal System
  • 2.3 Nervous System
  • 2.4 Endocrine system
  • 2.4.1 The circulatory system
  • 2.5 The Blood
  • 2.6 Respiratory system
  • 2.7 The Gastro Intestinal Tract
  • 2.8 The Liver
  • 2.9 Urinary System
  • 2.10 The eye 33
  • 3 FUNDAMENTALS OF TOXICOLOGY
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Terms
  • 3.3 Basic Concepts
  • 3.3.1 Physical Form
  • 3.3.3 Route of entry / absorption
  • 3.3.4 Metabolism
  • 3.3.5 Excretion
  • 3.3.6 Response to toxins
  • 3.4 Stages of toxicological Evaluation
  • 3.5 Material Safety Data Sheets
  • 4 EXAMPLES OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES/PROCESSES
  • 4.1 Crystalline silica
  • 4.2 Machine made mineral fibre (MMMF)
  • 4.3 Welding Fume
  • 4.5 Wood Dust
  • 4.6 Pharmaceuticals
  • 4.7 Petroleum Products
  • 4.8 Mining – Mineral & Metal Extraction
  • 4.9 Metal use and refining
  • 5 ASSESSMENT OF HEALTH RISKS
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Hazard and Risk
  • 5.3 Assessment of Health Risks
  • 5.4 Expert Systems and Control Banding
  • 6 MEASUREMENT OF AIRBORNE CONTAMINANTS
  • 6.1 General Principles
  • 6.2 Sampling Equipment
  • 6.3 Sampling Records
  • 6.4 Sampling for Airborne Particulates
  • 6.5 Sampling for gases and vapours
  • 6.6 Sampling Strategies
  • 6.7 Methods of Analysis
  • 7 HYGIENE STANDARDS AND OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
  • 7.2 Setting of Hygiene Standards and Exposure Limits
  • 7.3 Hygiene Standards for Chemical Agents
  • 7.4 Biological Monitoring Guidance Values
  • 8 BIOLOGICAL MONITORING AND HEALTH SURVEILLANCE
  • 8.1 Urine
  • 8.3 Skin
  • 8.4 Breath
  • 8.5 Vision
  • 8.6 X-rays
  • 8.7 Neurological tests
  • 8.8 Audiometry
  • 8.9 Lung function tests
  • 9 GENERAL APPROACHES TO THE CONTROL OF RISKS TO HEALTH
  • 9.1 Types of Control Measures
  • 10 VENTILATION
  • 10.1 Types of Control
  • 10.2 General Features of an LEV System
  • 10.3 Maintenance, Examination and Testing of Ventilation Systems
  • 11 ASBESTOS
  • 11.1 Background
  • 11.2 Health Hazards of Asbestos
  • 11.3 Asbestos Register
  • 11.4 Remedial treatment of Asbestos Containing Materials
  • 12 BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS
  • 12.1 Introduction to Biological Hazards
  • 12.2 Legionella and Humidifier Fever
  • 12.3 Blood Borne Diseases
  • 12.4 Zoonoses
  • 12.5 Moulds
  • 12.6 Pandemics
  • 12.7 Genetic modification
  • 13 NOISE
  • 13.1 Background
  • 13.2 The Ear
  • 13.3 Audible Sound
  • 13.4 Health Effects of Excessive Noise
  • 13.5 Addition of Sound Levels
  • 13.6 Frequency Analysis
  • 13.7 Decibel Weightings
  • 13.8 Equivalent Continuous Sound Level (Leq)
  • 13.9 Noise Dose
  • 13.10 Noise Limits
  • 13.11 Hearing Conservation
  • 14 VIBRATION
  • 14.1 Introduction
  • 14.2 Exposure to Vibration
  • 14.3 Health Effects of Vibration
  • 14.4 Measurement of Vibration
  • 15 THERMAL ENVIRONMENT: PRINCIPLES, EVALUATION AND CONTROL
  • 15.1 Human Response to the Thermal Environment
  • 15.2 Heat Transfer from the Body
  • 15.3 Evaluating the Thermal Environment
  • 15.4 Heat Stress Indices
  • 15.5 Thermal Comfort
  • 15.6 Cold Stress
  • 15.7 Controlling the Thermal Environment
  • 15.8 Specific Environmental Problems
  • 16 INTRODUCTION TO LIGHTING AND NON-IONISING RADIATION
  • 16.1 Introduction
  • 16.2 Types of Non-Ionising Radiation
  • 16.3 Evaluation of Non-Ionising Radiation
  • 16.4 Lighting
  • 17 IONISING RADIATION
  • 17.1 Nature
  • 17.2 Radionuclides
  • 17.3 External and Internal Radiation
  • 17.4 Levels of Radiation
  • 17.5 Biological Effects of Ionising Radiation
  • 17.6 Uses of Radiation
  • 17.7 Measurement of Radiation
  • 17.8 Radiological Protection
  • 17.9 Health Surveillance
  • 18 INTRODUCTION TO ERGONOMICS
  • 18.1 Introduction
  • 18.2 Workplace Risk Assessment
  • 18.3 Manual Handling
  • 18.4 Repetitive Tasks
  • 18.5 Display screen equipment (DSE)
  • 18.6 Making an Assessment
  • 18.7 Minimum Requirements for Workstations
  • 18.8 Administrative Controls
  • 19 BEHAVIOUR AND CULTURE
  • 19.1 Impacts of Behaviour in Occupational Hygiene
  • 19.2 Motivation and Behaviour Modification
  • 19.3 Health and Safety Culture
  • 20 WORK-RELATED STRESS
  • 20.1 Symptoms of stress
  • 20.2 Assessment of Stress
  • 20.3 Management of Stress

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 21 HOURS

Target Population:

SHE union, employee reps, SHE committee members, Management, HSE reps, Safety Officers, SHEQ coordinators, occupational hygienists and Supervisors


MINE SHERQ COMPACT LEGAL LIABILITY COURSE OUTLINE

Purpose

The Legal Liability course is a practical approach towards the legal framework and occupational health and safety act liabilities. The aim of the course is to enable those who attend to make qualified decisions when acting or representing the employer, and to understand the liabilities associated with appointments and scope of work.

Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of the relevant legislation.
  • Show understanding of the requirements for compliance as stipulated in the current legislation.
  • Demonstrate knowledge on the obligation of the employers to provide the means to comply with the relevant legislation
  • Show knowledge of the responsibilities and duties of officials and competent persons

COURSE CONTENT

  • Legal Terminology
  • Legal principles applicable to the occupational health and safety law
  • Common Law
  • Statutory Law
  • Vicarious Liability
  • Negligence
  • Reasonable Practicable
  • Intention
  • Chapter 44:02 Mines Quarries Works and Machinery Act
  • PART III Responsibilities and Duties of Officials and Competent Persons (regs 12-20)
  • Legal appointments
  • 12. Inspection by officials and competent persons
  • 13. Appointment of electrical engineer and electricians
  • 14. Appointment of mechanical engineer and subordinate engineers
  • 15. Appointment of surveyor and ventilation officer
  • 16. Appointment and responsibility of mine captain or overman
  • 17. Appointment and responsibility of shift boss or deputy
  • 18. Appointment of person in charge
  • PART IV Duties and Conduct of Persons (21-34)
  • 22. Persons observing, knowing or hearing of danger
  • 23. Illegal acts
  • 24. Wilful damage prohibited
  • 25. Complaints of danger
  • 26. Duty of persons in charge of things
  • 27. Reckless and negligent acts
  • 28. Responsibility of contractors
  • 29. Responsibility of supervisors
  • 30. Responsibility of employees
  • PART V Accidents
  • 35. Notification of accidents
  • 36. Injury resulting in death
  • 37. Dangerous occurrences which are to be reported
  • 38. Reporting of accidents
  • PART VI First-Aid
  • PART IX Precautions in Cases of Danger
  • 84. Withdrawal of employees in case of danger
  • 85. Precautions against external danger to workings
  • 87. Emergency escape ways
  • 88. Inspection of escape ways
  • 89. Emergency warning system
  • PART X Health and Labour
  • 91. Medical examination
  • 92. Persons suffering from certain diseases not to enter underground workings
  • 93. Register of persons employed
  • 94. Restriction on doing of work by unskilled persons
  • 95. Intoxicated or drugged persons
  • CHAPTER 44:01- FACTORIES ACT
  • PART IV Health - General Provisions
  • 13. Cleanliness
  • 14. Overcrowding
  • 15. Ventilation
  • 16. Lighting
  • 17. Drainage of floors
  • 18. Sanitary conveniences
  • PART V Safety - General Provisions
  • 29. Training and supervision of inexperienced workers
  • 30. Hoists and lifts
  • 31. Chains, ropes and lifting tackle
  • 32. Cranes and other lifting machines
  • 33. Register of chains, ropes and lifting tackle and lifting machines
  • 34. Safe means of access and safe place of employment
  • 35. Precautions in places where dangerous fumes are liable to be present
  • 36. Precautions in respect of explosive or inflammable dust, gas, vapour or substance
  • 41. Prevention of fire
  • 42. Safety provisions in case of fire
  • PART VII Health, Safety and Welfare - Special Provisions and Regulations
  • 51. Removal of dust or fumes
  • 52. Meals in certain dangerous trades
  • 53. Protective clothing and appliances
  • 55. Power to make regulations for safety, health and welfare
  • 57. Notification of accidents and dangerous occurrences
  • 58. Notification of industrial diseases
  • CHAPTER 47:03 WORKERS COMPENSATION ACT
  • Employers to report injuries and occupational diseases
  • Compulsory Insurance (ss 31-37)
  • 30 Employer to insure against liability under this Act
  • 32 Certificate of insurance
  • 33 Certain conditions in policy to be ineffective
  • 34 Duty to surrender certificate of insurance on cancellation of policy
  • 35 Duty of insurer to satisfy determination against employer
  • 36 Penalty for false statement and wilful avoidance of policy
  • PART X Alternative Remedies (ss 38-45)
  • 38 Agreement as to compensation
  • 40 Remedies against both employer and stranger
  • 41 Proceeding independently of this Act
  • 42 Where employer not liable in damages
  • 43 Principals and contractors
  • 44 Contracting out
  • PART XI
  • Miscellaneous (ss 46-57)

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 21 HOURS

Target Population:

SHE union, employee reps, SHE committee members, Management, HSE reps, Safety Officers, SHEQ coordinators, and Supervisors.


SAFETY PERMIT WORK COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE OVERVIEW

Organizations become aware of the regulations concerning hazardous work activities. This training ensures that they understand their duties and legal obligations. It will also enable participants to assess the requirements of a particular job or task, ensure that Permit to Work documentation is completed correctly, and ensure that employees undertaking hazardous activities are competent to do so safely.

Outcomes:

  • 1 show understanding of responsibilities according to relevant legislation, standards, and regulations pertaining to permit to work systems
  • 2 demonstrate knowledge of the permit to work process from initiation to closure
  • 3 Show understanding of the Criteria for issuing permits to work
  • 4 demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for handling emergencies during permit to work activities
  • 5 Show understanding of the requirements for managing contractors and subcontractors within the permit to work system

CONTENT

  • 1. Introduction to Permit to Work Systems
  • - Definition and purpose of permit to work systems
  • - Importance of permit to work systems in ensuring workplace safety
  • Legal and Regulatory Requirements
  • - Relevant legislation, standards, and regulations pertaining to permit to work systems
  • - Responsibilities of employers, employees, and contractors under the law
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • - Key personnel involved in the permit to work process (issuer, authorizer, applicant, supervisor, etc.)
  • - Responsibilities of each role in ensuring compliance and safety.
  • 2. Permit to Work Process Overview
  • - Detailed explanation of the permit to work process from initiation to closure
  • - Sequential steps involved in obtaining, authorizing, and executing permits
  • Preparing for Work
  • - Planning and scheduling work activities
  • - Pre-job hazard assessments and risk mitigation strategies
  • Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification
  • - Methods for identifying and assessing workplace hazards
  • - Documentation of hazards and associated risks
  • 3. Permit Issuance and Authorization
  • - Criteria for issuing permits
  • - Authorization process and required signatures
  • - Permit conditions and limitations
  • Work Execution and Monitoring
  • - Supervision and monitoring of work activities
  • - Compliance with permit conditions and safety procedures
  • - Communication and coordination between permit holders and other stakeholders
  • 4. Emergency Procedures
  • - Procedures for handling emergencies during permit to work activities
  • - Emergency response protocols and communication channels
  • Incident Reporting and Investigation
  • - Reporting requirements for incidents, near misses, and hazards
  • - Investigation procedures and root cause analysis techniques
  • 5. Contractor Management
  • - Requirements for managing contractors and subcontractors within the permit to work system
  • - Contractor orientation, training, and supervision
  • Permit to Work System Evaluation and Improvement
  • - Methods for evaluating the effectiveness of the permit to work system
  • - Continuous improvement strategies based on feedback and lessons learned
  • Case Studies and Practical Examples
  • - Real-life examples illustrating the application of permit to work principles

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 10 HOURS

Target Population:

Any person responsible for issuing and accepting Permit to Work systems.


HOT WORKS SAFETY (WELDING, ELECTRICAL POWER TOOLS, BOILER) COURSE OUTLINE

PURPOSE:

Hot work training equips employees with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform tasks involving heat, sparks, or flames safely and in compliance with regulatory standards.

OBJECTIVES

Define what constitutes hot work (e.g., welding, cutting, grinding). Recognize the significance of hot work safety in preventing fires and injuries. Understand the purpose and steps of the permit-to-work system. Inspect and maintain hot work equipment, including welding torches and grinders. Identify and respond to electrical or fuel-related risks.

Learn proper emergency reporting and evacuation procedures. Understand how to safely operate firefighting equipment (extinguishers, hoses) Coordinate with emergency responders effectively. Check for hidden embers or smouldering materials after hot work is completed. Understand relevant regulatory frameworks, such as OSHA and Playfellow site-specific safety protocols and industry best practices Recognize the importance of communication and teamwork in preventing incidents.

COURSE OUTLINE

  • Introduction
  • Training Objectives
  • What is Hot Work?
  • Managing Hot Work
  • Required Training
  • Fire Hazards
  • Physical Hazards (Arc Flashes)
  • Hot Work Preparation
  • Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety
  • Fire Watch Requirements
  • Fire Watch
  • Hot Work Permits
  • Confined Spaces
  • Permit Criteria

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 10 HOURS

Target Population:

Hot works safety training should target anyone involved in or supervised by hot work activities, including those who perform hot work, supervisors, and safety personnel. This includes individuals who work with tools that can produce heat or sparks, such as welders, cutters, grinders, and those involved in soldering or using open flames.


RISK MANAGEMENT COURSE OUTLINE

Course Overview

Risk management is a key component of a successful organisation that deals with or is exposed to hazardous environments or equipment. It is crucial to such organisations that risks, and safety aspects are evaluated and monitored continuously in a structured manner. Proper management of risks is also required to assess the repercussions associated with potential security threats, devise an effective mitigation plan, and implement it effectively.

One of the first steps in ensuring overall security and preventing attacks is security risk assessment and management. Assessing risks allows individuals and organisations to identify the threat they are exposed to and also be able to evaluate the level of the associated risk. A proper security risk assessment allows the individual or organisation to prepare an effective plan or strategy for mitigating or managing the risk.

Course Objectives

  • These are some of the objectives expected to be achieved at the end of this course:
  • Get introduced to the concept of effective security management of institutions and organisations.
  • Gain knowledge about security risk assessment and different risk mitigation/management strategies
  • Have a good understanding of how a risk management cycle operates
  • Allow participants to calculate the level of risks and make tangible decisions based on the risk analysis
  • Design a risk management method and implement a mitigation plan in a different scenario
  • Understanding some of the risk factors involved in different situations
  • Integration of effective security management in the structure of the organisation
  • Improved logical reasoning and analytical skills for better assessment

Course Outline

  • Module 1: Introduction to Safety and Security
  • Definitions
  • Overall comprehensive security
  • System designs
  • Organisational values and mission
  • Factors affecting security levels
  • Intelligence gathering
  • Documentation
  • Reporting
  • External aids
  • Security awareness
  • Module 2: Introduction to Risk
  • Definition of risk, threat and vulnerability
  • Relationship between risk, threat and vulnerability
  • Identification of risk and vulnerability
  • Risk types
  • Risk factors
  • Importance of risk management
  • Module 3: Risk Management Process
  • Risk assessment
  • Risk identification
  • Identification techniques
  • Risk description
  • Risk analysis
  • Impact of risk
  • Risk management
  • Risk planning
  • Response to risk and threats
  • Risk allocation
  • Risk monitoring and control
  • Module 4: Risk Documentation and Reporting
  • Risk integration
  • Risk prioritisation
  • Action/response to risk
  • Monitoring and evaluation
  • Reporting
  • Chain of command
  • Module 5: Image and Acceptance
  • Security approach
  • Image approach
  • Acceptance approach
  • Public perception
  • Rights and responsibilities
  • Individual right
  • Module 6: Security of Assets
  • Security of building
  • Identifying threats to buildings
  • Enhancing the physical structure and security of the building
  • Security of vehicles
  • Risk of event
  • Procedure and response to events
  • Module 7: Communications
  • Effective communication
  • Internal and external communication
  • Written and oral
  • Communication regulation
  • Communication protocol
  • Communication equipment
  • Use of equipment
  • Maintenance of equipment
  • Module 8: Risk of Crime
  • Personal risk
  • Personal risk assessment
  • Theft
  • Assault
  • Sexual violence
  • Support mechanism
  • Characteristics of threat
  • Response to threat
  • Explosive devices
  • Risk of explosion
  • Level of risk
  • Avoidance of risk

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 14 HOURS

Target population:

Risk managers, She practitioners, Security managers, Project managers, Executives, All employees


RIGGING COURSE OUTLINE

Purpose

Learners will be able to conduct basic rigging practices in accordance with legislative safety standards and job requirements. This includes the inspection, selection and use of slings and lifting tackle to safely lift, move and stack loads.

Level Outcomes:

  • Define different rigging terms and definitions
  • Demonstrate understanding on the legislation, standard and guidelines used to regulate lifting operations
  • Show knowledge on the safe use of lifting equipment
  • Demonstrate understanding on the safe use of different lifting machines
  • Show knowledge on care and safe storage of lifting equipment
  • 1 Introduction To The Lifting And Rigging Industry
  • 2 Legislation, Standards And Guidelines
  • Chapter 44:02 Mines Quarries, Works and Machinery Act
  • Factories Act:
  • Plan Work
  • Identify Types of lifting equipment
  • Communications
  • 3 Safe use of lifting equipment
  • chain slings
  • steel wire rope slings
  • synthetic webbing slings
  • fibre rope slings and knots shackles
  • Risk Assessment
  • 4 Lifting Machines
  • mobile cranes
  • overhead cranes
  • truck-mounted cranes
  • forklift trucks
  • anchorages and ancillary components
  • 5 Care and store of lifting equipment.

Accredited by HRDC


Duration : 14 HRS

Target Population:

Employee representatives, Workshop attendants, mechanical engineers, Management, supervisors, Plant Supervisors, Confined Space Workers