CT Week 1 -3 Introduction to Civil Technology
INTRODUCTION
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 85 of 1993 (OHS) (Generic)
Introduction and orientation to the subject and the THREE specialisation areas in Civil Technology.
Requirements of the OHS Act pertaining to: Personal safety:
Clothing
Head protection
Eye and ear protection
Footwear General safety:
Hand tools
Power tools
Excavations
Safe site planning and organisation
Safe site working methods
Fire prevention and protection
Types of fires
Fire extinguishers for specific types of fires
Fire triangle (Oxygen, heat and fuel)
Main causes of fire Safety and health aspects associated with storage of materials.
On site
In workshops
Hazardous materials in the workplace. E.g. solids, liquids, gases and radioactive material
HIV/Aids Awareness
Awareness of substance abuse:
Drugs
Alcohol
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 85 of 1993 (OHS) (Subject specific)
Requirements of the OHS Act pertaining to:
Safety risks associated with excavations
Safe manual handling of heavy loads