Health Safety, Environmental Principles and General Housekeeping US 8016

Unit Standards Covered:
Maintain Occupational Health, Safety and General Housekeeping: NQF L 3: 8 Credits: SAQA ID:
8016
Purpose of the Unit standard:
You will be able to demonstrate applied competence in occupational health, safety awareness of
environmental issues and general housekeeping based on statutory and industry requirements.
In this Unit you will learn:
 Using the correct protective clothing and equipment
 Implementing and complying with the relevant procedures
 Implementing mechanisms for the minimising of risks
 What constitutes safety, health and environment appreciation?
 Good practices within the working environment.
 Compliance legislation
 Reporting mechanisms for unsafe working practice and conditions
 Good housekeeping practices
 Improvements in health, hygiene, environmental and safety practices.