CONTEXT:
- Sets daily, weekly and monthly ventilation and occupational hygiene routine schedules
- Determines the need for, and assists in the development of ventilation and occupational hygiene procedures and standards
- Advises on changes to plans and schedules to minimise the effect of unexpected or unsafe work practices
- Stops the operation if the working conditions are unsafe/unhealthy
- Interpret and act on ventilation and occupational hygiene related legislation
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The Occupational Hygiene Assistant is responsible for assisting the Occupational Hygienist in maintaining Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene systems and programmes and provides his / her immediate supervisor with information and to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
WORK OF ROLE (INCLUDING AUTHORITIES AND OUTPUTS)
Work of Role
- Measure compliance to Section 11 and 12 of the Mine Health and Safety Act (Occupational Health Risk Assessment and Monitoring)
- Measure compliance to the Environmental Engineering and Occupational Hygiene Regulations of the Mine Health and Safety Act pertaining to monitoring and reporting at Business Area level
ROLE RELATIONSHIPS:
- Managerially accountable to Occupational Hygiene Technologist Direct reports
- None Key internal role relationships Employees of the Operation
- Assist with investigations
- Obtain legislative interpretation
- Accompany on regular visits
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS
- Matric
- COM Intermediate Certificate in Mine Environmental Control
- Certificate in Basic Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene measurements
- Advantageous: Registration with the South African Institute of Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH)
EXPERIENCE
- Experience of at least 3 year in the Mining and / or Refining environment of which Practical experience of at least 3 years in the Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene field
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Code 08 Drivers License
- Computer literacy in MS Office, SAP, and other specialised technical programs
- Occupational Health Risk Assessment
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