US 120325 – Monitor, report and advise on the application of safety and health principles regarding the movement of people and materials in and around a working place (NQF Level 3, Credits 7))

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 

Persons credited with this unit standard will be able to monitor, report and advise on the application of safety and health principles regarding the movement of people and materials in and around a working place.    

 SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 

Explain structural safety principles and considerations in a working place as regards to the movement of people and materials. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 

Demonstrate the safe manual handling of materials in a workplace.   

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 

Explain the requirements pertaining to the mechanical handling of material at the workplace.                                              

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 

Explain the requirements pertaining to the safe movement of people where handling of material by means of motorised equipment is taking place.