Covid-19: Occupational Health And Safety Protocol In PST Training

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Covid-19: Occupational Health and Safety Protocol in PST Training

Due to the OHS hazard that the Covid-19 virus presents, PST Training is implementing several processes that will change the way we operate during the time ahead.

PST will be applying a Risk-Adjusted Strategy in addition to the focused Occupational Health and Safety measures before the Covid–19 virus and will implement a Risk-Adjusted Framework detailed below for the safety of everyone during the lockdown phases, appropriately adapting as the levels are progressively relaxed.

These are aligned with the legal requirements and accredited courses taken by the owner and another staff member to ensure all protocols are understood and implemented as per S.A. Labour Guide.

In line with this, the following will apply:

  • Fumigation of PST Training premises was effected on Saturday, 23 May 2020.
  • A daily health assessment legally binding declaration for all entering company premises.
  • Work surfaces and equipment will be sanitized before the start of a class, during the day, and after the end of a class.
  • Social distancing applied through:
    • Smaller classes
    • Spaced seating according to guidelines
    • All to comply with the 1m minimum requirement at all times.

On Arrival

  • Wait for the Receptionist to acknowledge and direct you.
  • Do not touch the door, bell, or anything at the entrance.
  • Students’ temperatures will be measured with a non-contact infrared thermometer.
  • ALL need to wear cloth masks; students must wear masks on arrival too. No mask, no entrance to the facility.
  • All protocols will be strictly enforced for everyone’s safety (sanitizing, mask-wearing, distancing).
  • Classes will start with a presentation on Covid-19.
  • Staggered lunch and tea breaks, and where possible, additional tea facilities will be established in the training rooms to minimize movement.
  • Sanitizers at strategic points will be provided.
  • A register will be kept of every person visiting our offices for the duration of the lockdown and retained for five years as per the legal requirement.

NB! Please cancel and find a replacement date for the training session if:

  • You have a fever (over 38°C).
  • You have been in contact with someone who has the virus.
  • You have a cough or respiratory symptoms.

Staff

Employees who are sick or have symptoms associated with Covid-19 will not be at work.

On Arrival

  • Temperatures will be measured with a non-contact infrared thermometer.
  • Staff will be screened when they arrive for work (and during the day) to ascertain whether they have any of the observable symptoms associated with Covid-19, namely:
    • Fever, cough, sore throat, redness of eyes, or shortness of breath (or difficulty in breathing).
  • A daily health assessment legally binding declaration by each staff member.
  • Maintain social distancing principles at all times.
  • Ongoing training and guidance on personal hygiene and preventative measures in PST Training will be provided.
  • Cleaning and sanitizing of work surfaces will be done twice daily.

If you require any additional information, please feel free to contact Marilee Laubscher at 082 894 6643 or email: psttrain@iafrica.com

We thank you for your continuing support. Stay Safe, Stay Healthy.

We all have a responsibility to abide by the rules and do our part to save our country. Together we shall overcome this.