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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Conduct continuous hazard identification and risk assessment within a workplace 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
244383  Conduct continuous hazard identification and risk assessment within a workplace 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Mining and Minerals 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Fabrication and Extraction 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  2 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
116655  Conduct continuous hazard identification and risk assessment within a workplace  Level 2  NQF Level 02  2   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard will be useful for persons who are required to conduct continuous hazard identification and risk assessment within an underground working place to ensure a healthy and safe environment to work in.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Explain the specified requirements pertaining to continuous hazard identification and risk assessment.
  • Prepare for hazard identification.
  • Identify hazards and assess risks.
  • Initiate remedial and follow-up action.

    The knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard contribute to social and economic transformation and the upliftment and economic growth of the mining and minerals sector by conducting continuous hazard identification and risk assessment as part of the mining process.

    This unit standard is intended to promote general knowledge and understanding of persons responsible for conducting continuous hazard identification and risk assessment in the mining and minerals sector in order to ensure knowledgeable, competent and informed workers. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The credit calculation is based on the assumption that learners are already competent in terms of the following outcomes or areas of learning when starting to learn towards this unit standard:
  • Follow basic occupational health and safety practices underground at NQF Level 1. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain the specified requirements pertaining to continuous hazard identification and risk assessment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The explanation of the legal requirements in terms of the employer's responsibility to assess and respond to risk is consistent with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The legal definitions pertaining to hazard identification and risk assessment are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Definitions must include:
  • Hazard.
  • Risk.
  • Occupational health.
  • Reasonably practicable.
  • Safety.
  • Occupational health and Safety Committee.
  • Tolerable risk.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The explanation of the purpose of each type of hazard identification and risk assessment procedure is consistent with specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Procedures must include:
  • Baseline.
  • Issue-based.
  • Continuous.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The explanation of the main components of a continuous hazard identification and risk assessment procedure is consistent with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The explanation of the importance of identifying, dealing with and reporting hazards in terms of the consequences to occupational health, safety, environment and production is consistent with specified requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare for hazard identification. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The required personal protective equipment is available, in good working order, fit for purpose, and used in accordance with its design and specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The identification of relevant documents to assist in identifying hazards is according to specified requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Identify hazards and assess risks. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Hazards are identified and risks are assessed according to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Identified hazardous conditions are recorded according to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Interpersonal interaction is positive, consistent with specified requirements and promotes effective teamwork. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Initiate remedial and follow-up action. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The significant risks that were assessed from hazardous conditions are dealt with according to specified requirements in terms of promptness and order of significance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Reports are completed and submitted according to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Follow-up action is initiated and implemented according to specified requirements. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The following embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated way in the unit standard:

    Procedures and techniques:
  • Hazard identification and risk assessment techniques.

    Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:
  • Safety, occupational health and environmental legislation and regulations.
  • Quality policies, standards a