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OHS&E Safety My Responsibility

Sol Plaatje University is committed to providing and maintaining a healthy, safe and risk-free working and learning environment, complying with the  Occupational Health and Safety Act No 85 of 1993 (and its regulations) as well as applicable OHS&E legislation, standards, and requirements to which the University subscribes.

 Focus is given to:

  • The University’s machinery, equipment and infrastructure and providing protective equipment as is required
  • Providing  information, instruction, training and supervision
  • Preventing pollution and employing
    recycling or reuse wherever is economically viable
  • Ensuring the safe handling of food during production, storage and delivery within the University ‘s catering facilities
 

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The goal of an occupational safety and health program is to foster a safe and healthy occupational environment. OSH also protects all the general public who may be affected by the occupational environment

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WHO DOES IT AFFECT?

University students, employees, visitors and suppliers shall take reasonable care for the health and safety of their selves and person(s) who may be affected by their acts or omissions and comply with OHS&E procedures, standards and work practices.