After completing this module, the learner will be able to –
- Demonstrate an understanding of personal safety in a food or sensitive consumer product environment.
- Explain the purpose of safety legislation in the workplace according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Statutory Regulations and the Workman’s Compensation Act.
- Explain the employer’s and employee’s rights and responsibilities regarding safety in the workplace in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Statutory Regulations and the Workman’s Compensation Act.
- Identify safety signs and symbols in the learner’s specific work environment explain its meaning explained according to the organisation’s safety regulations and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Explain the importance of personal protective clothing and safety gear according to safety requirements.
- Identify colour codes on pipelines, equipment and floor spaces and explain the meaning of each according to the organisation’s safety regulations and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Explain the security procedures according to the organisation’s regulations.
- Apply personal safe working practices regarding the work area and equipment.
- Identify personal protective clothing and safety gear and explain the purpose of each according to the organisation’s specific safety requirements.
- Wear personal protective clothing and safety gear according to the requirements of the learner’s specific work environment.
- Demonstrate the handling and lifting techniques for heavy objects according to personal safety principles.
- Identify, motivate and apply personal safety practices regarding the work area within the scope of the learner’s specific work environment and according to standard operating procedures and safety requirements.
- Apply safe housekeeping within the scope of the learner’s work environment and according to safety requirements.
- Ensure safety equipment is immediately accessible according to safety regulations.
- Deal with safety emergencies.
- Identify safety emergency situations within the learner’s scope of work and work environment.
- Describe the procedures to follow in the case of a safety emergency according to standard operating procedures.
- Explain the purpose and responsibilities of a safety and emergency representative according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Describe the procedures for reporting emergencies according to standard operating procedures.
- Safely handle and store, raw materials, final products and chemicals in a food or sensitive consumer product environment.
- Identify, motivate and apply personal safety practices for the safe handling and storing of raw materials, final products and chemicals in the learner’s work environment according to standard operating procedures and safety requirements.
- Identify and explain the purpose of personal protective clothing and safety gear for the safe handling and storing of raw materials, final products and chemicals according to the organisation’s specific safety requirements.
- Describe the ideal conditions for the relevant storage areas according to safety requirements.