Answer to Question #161829 in Management for Bradley Bokang

Question

The Dean of the Faculty of Science at Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), appointed you as Health and Safety Representative for the Arcadia campus. Elaborate how you will ensure that the campus buildings and all facilities comply with health and safety standards arising from the Occupational Health and Safety Act, no. 85 of 1983 as amended by providing ten (10) points for consideration.

Answer 1

1. I will provide a safe place of employment for all
2. I will provide a safe working vicinity for all. 
3. I will provide a written safety policy for all. 
4. I will ensure health and safety for all including staff, students, and non-staff members. 
5. I will provide efficient and effective information, instruction, training, and supervision. 
6. I will provide and sustainably maintain safety equipment and safe systems of the Campus. 
7. I will ensure that all materials used, are properly handled, and stored for future use. 
8. I will organize a team of safety representatives to continuously inform others and implement safety measures. 
9. I will implement a risk management approach for all. 
10. I will ensure that everyone gets access to the available benefits.