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

People credited with this unit standard will be able to describe the requirements about working at heights. The competency includes knowledge and understanding of the requirements applicable to Performing work in elevated positions.

This unit standard is for persons required to assess the emergency situation and providing basic Life Support and basic First Aid in order to stabilise patients prior to transfer to the emergency services.

The learning outcomes in this unit standard contribute to the exit level outcomes which provide access to workplace based learning programmes for occupationally focused qualifications in this field, and provide qualifying learners with access to a range of further learning at NQF level 2.

The purpose of learning is to ensure safe loading, conveying and offloading of dangerous goods according to legal and organisational requirements.

This unit standard is intended for all managers who should know the requirements of the OHSA and the consequences of non-compliance rather than the finer details of the Act. The focus is on the application of the Act for compliance.

The person credited with this unit standard is able to operate a counter-balanced lift truck in a safe manner. They will also be able to conduct pre and post inspections to ensure the performance of the lift truck.

The skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard are required by people in the field of engineering. The learning outcomes in this unit standard also contribute to the exit level outcomes required for various NQF level 2 engineering qualifications.

A learner credited with this unit standard will be capable of provide primary emergency care (first aid) in response to an occupational risk induced or any health emergency in their specific workplaces.

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. Telescopic boom handlers are inherently dangerous; hence, their safe operation cannot be overstated.