Personal Safety The worker must not only see to his own safety, but also the safety of fellow workers!

Legislation & Regulations...  ACT No. 85 of 1993: Occupational Health and Safety Act  For Civil Technology we focus on Factories, Machines & Building Operations  The act is put in place to prevent accidents  The payment of workers compensation  Rehabilitation of injured workers  The main focus is the protection and interest of the workers!  Focus on the responsibilities, duties, actions and conditions etc. of the workers, employers, working environment & working conditions

Personal Protection Equipment...  Head Gear...  Hard Hat  Safety Helmets  Gas Masks & Breathing Apparatus  Ear muffs  Safety Glasses  Dust Masks  Welding Masks  Safety Screens

Personal Protective Equipment...  Body Protection...  Gloves  Flameproof Gauntlet-gloves  Flameproof Leggings  Flameproof Apron  Overalls  Protective clothing and equipment can be made of plastic, leather, asbestos, synthetic materials, etc.  These items should safeguard against infrared & ultra violet rays, heat, cold, chemicals, hard surfaces of any other means causing injuries.

Personal Protection Equipment...  Protective footwear  Safety Boots  Safety Shoes  “Wellingtons”  Fireproof Boots

What's the fuss?  Workers need to be motivated to wear safety clothing & equipment  It should be worn with ease.  It shouldn’t inhibit normal work procedures.  The workers MUST understand why it is important and necessary to wear the clothing and equipment.  The workers must be compelled to wear it by means of disciplinary action.

It pays to be safe... Mistakes happen!!! You can get hurt!!