CIVIL TECHNOLOGY – WEEK 1
SAFETY – LESSON 1
Personal Safety
The worker must not only see to his own safety, but
also the safety of fellow workers!
Legislation & Regulations...
 ACT No. 85 of 1993: Occupational Health and
Safety Act
 For Civil Technology we focus on Factories, Machines
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& Building Operations
The act is put in place to prevent accidents
The payment of workers compensation
Rehabilitation of injured workers
The main focus is the protection and interest of the
workers!
Focus on the responsibilities, duties, actions and
conditions etc. of the workers, employers, working
environment & working conditions
Personal Protection
Equipment...
 Head Gear...
 Hard Hat
 Safety Helmets
 Gas Masks & Breathing Apparatus
 Ear muffs
 Safety Glasses
 Dust Masks
 Welding Masks
 Safety Screens
Personal Protective
Equipment...
 Body Protection...
 Gloves
 Flameproof Gauntlet-gloves
 Flameproof Leggings
 Flameproof Apron
 Overalls
 Protective clothing and equipment can be made of
plastic, leather, asbestos, synthetic materials, etc.
 These items should safeguard against infrared &
ultra violet rays, heat, cold, chemicals, hard surfaces
of any other means causing injuries.
Personal Protection
Equipment...
 Protective footwear
 Safety Boots
 Safety Shoes
 “Wellingtons”
 Fireproof Boots
What's the fuss?
 Workers need to be motivated to
wear safety clothing & equipment
 It should be worn with ease.
 It shouldn’t inhibit normal work procedures.
 The workers MUST understand why it is important
and necessary to wear the clothing and
equipment.
 The workers must be compelled to wear it
by means of disciplinary action.
It pays to be safe...
Mistakes happen!!!
You can get hurt!!