US 9964 – Apply health and safety to a work area (NQF Level 2, Credits 3)

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 

The purpose of this Unit Standard is to enable learners to apply basic health and safety legislation in the form of standards and procedures governing health and safety in the workplace, to ensure that they contribute to a safe, healthy environment for themselves and others.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 

Identify potential hazards in the work area.                                                                            

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 

Limit damage to persons or property in the case of an emergency.                                        

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 

Follow procedures that apply to illness or injury in the work area.