Topic 1 – Hazard Identification:

  • Protect the Health & Safety of employees.
  • Require employers and employees to identify hazards.
  • Give effect to public international law.
  • Provide for employees participation in matters of Health and Safety.
  • Provide for enforcement of Health and Safety measures.
  • Provide for investigation and enquiries.
  • Promote a culture of Zero Tolerance.
  • Promote training in H & S.
  • Promote cooperation and consultation.

Unsafe Acts

EG:

  • Horseplay
  • Not wearing PPE
  • Working at unsafe speed
  • Working without authority
  • Failure to lock out
  • Shortcuts

 

Unsafe Conditions

EG:

  • Poor or no machine guarding
  • Lack of PPE
  • Uneven floors
  • Defective tools

 

Acts of Providencs

EG:

  • Floods
  • Tornado’s
  • Earthquakes

A HAZARD is something that has the potential to cause harm.

A RISK is the likelihood that harm from a particular Hazard will occur.

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