CIVIL TECHNOLOGY – WEEK 1SAFETY – 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 & 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!!