uvex academy Innovation Starts Here uvex academy Protecting People What do people expect from a modern safety spectacle?

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2 Innovation Starts Here Protecting People Company Profile uvex Safety, is a German manufacturer of safety equipment, and a recognised international leader i n the manufacture and distribution of i nnovative safety eyewear, hearing, hand and respiratory protection products. uvex Safety South Africa started operations in 1993, and has grown considerably, establishing itself as the leading safety eyewear, hearing and hand protection supplier in the region. The uvex Safety South Africa head office is in Durban, and a regional sales office is situated in Centurion. The local market is serviced by selected distributors in the various regions, with uvex Safety South Africa supplying and distributing throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. uvex Safety South Africa is very involved at all levels in SAPEMA, an organisation formed to represent the suppliers of PPE in South Africa and ensure that safety products used i n South Africa c onform to t he established standards. All safety products manufactured and distributed by uvex Safety, carry the relevant E N standards and conform to the requirements of the applicable SABS standards. Mission Statement The uvex brand is our most valuable asset. protecting people is our mission. We are committed to the development, manufacture and distribution of products and services which provide optimum safety and protection for people at work, sport and leisure activities. uvex is not just a product brand, the mission statement protecting people indicates the total commitment to industrial safety through the incorporation of the right products, training, and support programmes. Eyewear What do people expect from a modern safety spectacle? Maximum protection and optimal comfort, packaged with stylish design. We keep updating because our priority is the safety and comfort of people at work. uvex Safety South Africa, through the, offers a unique service to industry by providing full technical support, product training, lens replacement and rationalisation programmes and carrying out site surveys with distributors and at end users. uvex Safety is proud of its heritage and ownership of the world s leading safety brand, and continually strives to uphold the very strict quality and service policy maintained by uvex Safety internationally. Hearing l oss is c umulative and can never be regained uvex manufactures several t ypes of earplugs, bands and earmuffs, w ith two major features, superior performance and comfort for the wearer. Hearing Gloves A person s hands are their most important working tools To protect them from injury, uvex has developed a range of specialised safety gloves, a perfect fit for all potential danger. With uvex safety gloves - you are in safe hands. Respiratory Protect your lungs and respiratory system from permanent damage The uvex respirator is a single use filtering device that offers respiratory protection with high comfort and l ow r esistance. I t can b e used i n various applications. 2 3

3 Occupational Health & Safety 8 Precaution Rules Who is responsible for Health & Safety in the Workplace? Occupational Health & Safety is regulated by mainly two sets of Legislation: The Occupational Health & Safety Act (85 0f 1993) and its Regulations The Mine Health & Safety Act (29 of 1996) and its Regulations 1. Identify Potential Hazrds For a safe workplace everyone must be PRO-ACTIVE by identifying dangers. These Acts place the responsibility for creating a healthy and safe workplace squarely on the shoulders of the Employer whilst making Employees responsible for cooperating with the Employer in his/her efforts to keep the workplace safe & healthy. The Employer must: identify the hazards in the workplace and remove or mitigate them and inform the Employees of any hazards still present train and instruct Employees on how to work under hazardous conditions issue them with Personal Protective Equipment to protect them against the hazards supervise Employees to ensure that they work in accordance with their training and instruction and use the PPE issued to them and, if Employees do not adhere to the above, discipline them. Employees must: act in such a way that they do not endanger themselves or any other person cooperate with the Employer in any health & safety measures that the latter may introduce obey OH&S rules and instruction report any unsafe acts or conditions report any work related injuries or illness suffered. The following hierarchy of responsibility for OH&S is suggested: The Employer to create & maintain a healthy & safe workplace The Chief Executive Officer to ensure that the Employer complies with OH&S legal requirements The Line Management to accept it s responsibility for protecting workers against work related injury & illness The OH&S Manager to advise and guide management in OH&S matters The OH&S Representatives to contribute to the maintenance of the healthy & safe workplace The Employees to cooperate with the Employer in OH&S matters 1. Identify Potential Hazrds which may be present while work is being done or something is being produced, processed, used, stored or transported. 3. Provide the Necessary Information or instructions, training and supervision while keeping the extent of worker 5. Take Steps to Ensure that every person under one s control complies with the requirements of the Act. 7. Use Trained Workers or supervision of workers who understand the hazards associated with the work. 2. Establish the Precautionary Measures that are necessary to protect workers against the identified hazards and provide the means to implement them. 4. Do Not Continue Unless the necessary precautionary measures have been taken. 6. Enforce Necessary Control Measures in the interest of health and safet y. The uvex Safety Academy is able to provide assistance in training OH&S role players in the selection of the correct and most effective Personal Protective & other OH&S equipment 8. Precautionary Measures must be implemented and maintained. 4 5

4 Support Programmes Support Programmes Safety Conservation Training Eyewear Protection Hearing Protection Hand Protection Respiratory Protection Available in all 11 official languages and includes coverage of: Safety awareness Risk of injury Care & maintenance of eyewear, hearing, gloves and respiratory Documented training register Correct selection as per Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 and Construction Regulations, 2003 Many companies conduct site induction or new employee i nduction training and an i mportant part of this training revolves around safety and safe work practices. uvex is regularly invited to participate in workplace orientation and induction programmes to educate employees and management of the industry risks and the methods to avoid eye, ear, hand and respiratory injuries. Rationalisation Programmes Standardise with approved product Reduce duplication and inventory Usage reporting Greater legislative compliance Cost reduction uvex Safety South Africa have worked with many companies i n reducing the number o f different products purchased, stocked and issued to users. uvex w ill s ubmit a full p roposal t o management taking into consideration all requirements and any product preferences. The statutory requirements and standards (i.e. Safety Act/SABS/EN) will b e included in this process. The uvex r ationalisation programme o n eyewear, hearing, hand and respiratory protection products is a useful and popular initiative that results in a reduction in having to meet increased compliance of statutory and company based regulations. This accounts for a more effective control and reporting of usage. Site Surveys Assessment of Hazards in your Workplace Documented Recommendations Site specific reference material supplied uvex technical sales team w ill w ork to i dentify possible hazards in y our w orkplace. The uvex collaborative approach combines your knowledge of the work enviroment with the technical expertise of t he uvex team, and results in documented recommendations for a safer workplace. Lens Exchange Programmes Minimises wastage Reduces cost Benefits of exchange education programme Documented training Instead of replacing the complete spectacle, many models in the uvex safety eyewear range have a feature that a llows for l ens replacement. The benefits of this include a financial advantage and reduction in waste. The uvex technical team in conjunction with your company, will document a recommendation to management, which w ill include awareness training to users. 6 7

5 Innovation Starts Here, offers a unique service to industry, offering safety conservation training in all eleven official languages at uvex in-house accessories academy in Durban and Centurion, or at distributors and end users, and carries out on-site surveys. Safety Conservation Training Site Surveys Rationalisation Lens Exchange Safety Support Kit DURBAN Tel: (031) Fax: (031) info@uvex. co.za PRETORIA Tel: (012) Fax: (012) safety@uvex.co.za Endorsed by South African Protective Equipment Marketers Association uvex Safety products conform to EN and SABS Safety Standards More about our safety products at uvex.co.za 8