OHS Legislation and Standards – in Line with SANAS 17020
Normative References
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
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Stressor
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Legislation
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Standards
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SANAS reference - TR 84
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Asbestos
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AR
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HSG264 - asbestos: the survey guide (2012)
HSG248 - asbestos: the analysts’ guide for sampling, analysis and clearance procedures (2005)
MDHS 87 - fibres in air. Guidance on the discrimination between fibre types in samples of airborne dust on filters using microscopy (1998)
International organization for standardization. ISO 14966:2002. Ambient air – determination of numerical concentration of inorganic fibrous particles – scanning electron microscopy method.
Asbestos international association. Recommended technical method no. 2
(RTM2): method for the determination of airborne asbestos fibres and other inorganic fibres by scanning electron microscopy. London: AIA; 1984.
NIOSH 7400 - asbestos and other fibres by PCM
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MDHS 39/4
NIOSH manual of analytical techniques
OSHA index of sampling and analytical methods
NIOSH occupational exposure sampling strategy manual (OESSM)
HSG 173
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HCS
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OHSA 8 &HCS
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NIOSH manual of analytical methods
MDHS 14/4 – general methods for sampling and gravimetric analysis of respirable, thoracic and inhalable aerosols
OESSM – occupational exposure sampling strategy manual
MDHS - methods for the determination of hazardous substances
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NIOSH manual of analytical techniques
OSHA index of sampling and analytical methods
NIOSH occupational exposure sampling strategy manual (OESSM)
SANS 10400 - PART O
ANSI/ASHRAE 110 OF 1995
BS 7258: 1994 PARTS 1, 2 AND 3
HSE MDHS
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Lead
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LR
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OESSM – occupational exposure sampling strategy manual
HSG 173 - monitoring strategies for toxic substances
MDHS 6/3 lead and inorganic compounds of lead in air
SANS 6164:2009 – determination of lead (inorganic & tetra-alkyl) in workplace air by atomic absorption spectrophotometry
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NIOSH manual of analytical techniques
osha index of sampling and analytical methods
NIOSH occupational exposure sampling strategy manual (OESSM)
SANS 6164:2009
HSG 173
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Illumination
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ERW
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Sans 10114:2005 or as amended
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Indoor air quality
and ventilation
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ERW 5 &HCS
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ASHRAE standard 62, ventilation for acceptable indoor air quality
ASHRAE standard 55, thermal environmental conditions for human occupancy
ISO 16000 SERIES
SANS 10400 SERIES (particularly part o:2011)
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Extraction
Ventilation
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HCS 12 &GSR 4
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HSG 258 - controlling airborne contaminants at work. A guide to local exhaust ventilation (lev)
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Noise
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NIHL 7 & 9
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SANS 10083:2013 OR AS AMENDED
SANS 10103:2008 OR AS AMENDED
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SANS 10083:2004
SANS 61672-1/2
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Vibration
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OHSA 8
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SANS 2631-1:1997, mechanical vibration and shock - evaluation of human exposure to whole-body vibration, part 1, general requirements
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HBA
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HBA &FR
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SANS 12469:2002
SANS 10226:2009
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Radiation
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OHSA 8 &GSR 9
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L 121 - work with ionising radiation. Ionising radiations regulations 1999. Approved code of practice and guidance
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Facilities
and hygiene
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FR
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Sans 10400-p:2010 or as amended
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Water
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FR
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Sans 241-1:2011 or as amended
sans 241-2:2011 or as amended
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Ergonomics
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OHSA 8
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Thermal stress
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ERW 2
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ISO 7243. Hot environments – estimation of the heat stress on working man, based on the WBGT-index
ISO 15743: 2008 – ergonomics of the thermal environment. Cold workplaces. Risk assessment and management.
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ACRONYMS
AR: Asbestos Regulations SANS: South African National Standard
OHSA: Occupational Health and Safety Act (85 of 1993) ERW: Environmental Regulations for Workplaces
FR: Facilities Regulations GSR: General Safety Regulations
ISO: International Organisation of Standardisation HBA: Regulations for Hazardous Biological Agents
LR: Lead Regulations NIHL: Noise Induced Hearing Loss Regulations
HCS: Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations
UPDATES TO LEGISLATION AND STANDARDS
The following updates are available:
NOTIFICATION: MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT NOT APPLICABLE TO BRICK FACTORIES
Please take note that brick manufacturers fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Labour.
Please see below attachments in this regard:
Medicines and Related Substances Act, 101 of 1965
Details: Government Notice R716 in Government Gazette 37995, 15 September 2014.
Relates to labelling of medicines, package inserts of medicines, categories and classification of medicines, disciplines of complementary medicines
National Environmental Management Act, 107 of 1998
Details: General Notice 777 in Government Gazette 37984, 8 September 2014
Pertains to the draft EIA guidelines for Renewable Energy Projects.
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