Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to basic
Health and Safety principles in and around a workplace
Short Course Name: Basic and Office Health and Safety
Description:
This course is for learners who are employed in and around a
workplace in South Africa. Successful learners will be able to
understand and
Admission Requirements:
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Learners should be able to read, write and communicate at
ABET 3.
Certification:
Upon successful completion of this Short Course you will
receive the Basic and Office Health and Safety certificate. This
certificate is equivalent to U/s 116527, NQF Level 1 with 2
credits
Exit Level Outcomes:
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Explaining the specified requirements for the use and
application of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Explaining the specified requirements pertaining to the
compliance to general safety rules
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Explaining the specified requirements pertaining to
emergency procedures and demonstrating appropriate
response

Explaining the specified requirements pertaining to good
housekeeping at the workplace and home
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Explaining the specified requirements pertaining to
employer and employee’s duties with regards to safety and
health in the workplace.
Specific Outcome 1: Explain the specified
requirements for the use and application of Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) in a workplace
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Types of PPE
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Maintenance and Storage practices
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Reporting of substandard conditions and replacement
procedures
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Different types of signage pertaining to PPE
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Importance of wearing PPE and non-compliance
Specific Outcome 2: Explain the specified
requirement pertaining to general safety rules in a
workplace
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Consequences of Intoxication
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Authorised entry in work area
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Authorised use of motorized and mobile equipment
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Lock out procedures
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Signage pertaining to the workplace
Specific Outcome 3: Explain the specified
requirements pertaining to emergency procedures at
the workplace and demonstrating response
appropriate to the situation.

Prescribed emergency escape routes, assembly points and
refuge bays

Emergency communication procedure
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Emergency preparedness plan and prevention techniques

Demonstrations of actions to be taken during prescribed
situations
Specific Outcome 5: Explain the specified
requirements pertaining to employer and employee’s
duties with regards to Occupational Safety and Health
in a workplace
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Employer duties

Employee’s duties

Occupational Health and Safety representation structure
and activities

Hazards associated within the working environment and
the reporting thereof
Assessment
The learner will be required to complete a comprehensive
profile of evidence to support the competent findings of the
assessor. The learner will be supported and guided towards
reaching this goal. The summative assessment will consist of a
Criteria Test & Practical evaluation.
Short Course Duration
The short course duration is 1 days and the tuition is face to
face. Short Courses are offered as per request from clients.
RiskCom have updated schedules on their local programme
offerings per region.
About the RiskCom
RiskCom is a very dynamic Academy that focuses mainly on
Occupational Health and Safety Short courses. Our Short
courses are registered by Health and Welfare Seta
(HW592A0400120) and is credit bearing.
Pricing
Enquire at your nearest RiskCom RCCT (Pty) Ltd office for a
current short course pricelist. This short course price includes
all required refreshments (RiskCom Venue only), textbooks and
certificates.
Disclaimer
The content of this brochure, accurate at time of going to print,
is subject to change without notification due to legislation,
market requirements or any other reason. RiskCom reserves the
right to change the programme content without notice.
RiskCom RCCT (Pty) Ltd offices:
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Western Cape
Tel: (021) 824 7733
Email: Riskcom@mweb.co.za
Specific Outcome 4: Explain the specified
requirements pertaining to good housekeeping at the
workplace
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Requirement to good housekeeping
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Requirements to stacking of materials
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Requirements to demarcation and colour coding
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