COURSES OFFERED BY KBC HEALTH & SAFETY

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (OHSA) (as amended) and the responsibilities of management in terms of the Act.

The person credited with this unit standard will be able to describe the components of prefabricated aluminium alloy scaffolding. They will be able to assemble and dismantle prefabricated aluminium alloy scaffolding safely and efficiently at a work site.

Monitor, report and make recommendations of specified requirements in terms of working at heights. People credited with this unit standard will be able to describe the requirements about working at heights.

This Unit Standard requires learners to be able to identify and deal with workplace hazardous substances.

Monitor and make recommendations on the application of health and safety principles regarding lifting equipment in the work place.

The person credited with this unit standard is able to safely operate and use a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP). The learner will be able to assess his/her work environment so as to establish any safety hazards in order to prevent or eliminate such hazards and resultant losses.

The person credited with this unit standard is able to identify the safety and suitability of crane type prior to utilisation while applying methods of inspecting and recording the operational fitness of all components of the crane.

Operating a lifting machine takes place within a regulatory framework that seeks to ensure safety of the operator, the lifting machine and the lifting machine environment. Rough terrain/earthmoving/agricultural equipment is dangerous, hence, their safe operation cannot be overstated.

Learners credited with this unit standard will be able to demonstrate the ability to conduct investigations into workplace incidents. The competency includes all the activities required to successfully conduct incident investigations.

Lift & move a load using mechanical lifting equipment. This unit standard will be useful to people who are required to lift and move loads not exceeding five tons.