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What type of legal system does South Africa have?

  • Religious Law System
  • Hybrid Legal System (correct)
  • Common Law System
  • Civil Law System

What does the acronym SAMTRAC stand for?

Safety Management Training Course

Legislation and common law are considered part of South Africa's legal framework.

True (A)

The Constitution of South Africa is a key source of _____ law.

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Which of the following is a unit covered in the Health module?

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Match the following components to their correct descriptions.

<p>Criminal Liability = Legal responsibility for actions that are considered crimes Civil Liability = Legal responsibility for actions that cause harm to others Occupational Hygiene = The anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of workplace hazards Occupational Medicine = A branch of medicine focusing on the health of workers and workplace environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

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SAMTRAC Copyright

Protection against unauthorized reproduction of the SAMTRAC participant manual.

Statutory Interpretation

A set of rules used to understand the meaning and application of laws.

South African Constitution

The fundamental law of South Africa, influencing all other laws.

Liability

Legal responsibility, divided into two main types: criminal and civil.

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OHS Act of 1993

Act mandating workplace safety and health standards in South Africa.

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Occupational Hygiene

Assessing and controlling exposure to hazards like chemicals in the workplace.

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Study Notes

  • SAMTRAC (Safety Management Training Course) participant manual is copyrighted by NOSA (Pty) Ltd., emphasizing protection against reproduction without permission.
  • Content is structured into modules, covering various aspects of legal and health topics related to occupational safety.

Module Overview

  • Module 1: Legal
    • Focuses on environmental law, legal interpretation, South Africa's legal framework, and liability in health and safety contexts.
  • Module 2: Health
    • Covers occupational health services, their objectives, and main components like hygiene and medicine.
  • The module includes rules for interpreting statutes and understanding the South African hybrid legal system.
  • Emphasizes the significance of the Constitution of South Africa and international law sources.

Liability

  • Discusses distinctions between criminal and civil liability, the importance of proof of liability, and various types of liability relevant to occupational health.

Occupational Health and Safety Law

  • Details the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993, outlining legal responsibilities for workplace safety and health standards.

Occupational Health Services

  • Explains the overview and objectives of occupational health services, which focus on promoting employee well-being and fitness to work.

Key Components of Occupational Health

  • Highlights essential areas including:
    • Occupational Hygiene: Assessing and managing workplace exposure to chemicals and other hazards.
    • Occupational Medicine: Medical practices focused on work-related injuries and illnesses.
    • Primary Health Care (PHC): Integrates health services to all employees for better overall health management.

Toxicity and Exposure

  • Provides definitions and concepts related to toxicity, toxic effects, exposure limits, and routes of exposure.
  • Categorizes different classes of toxins, essential for understanding workplace risks and regulations.

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