Links and Health and Safety Resources

Managers, HODs, employees and the wider University community are encouraged to use the resources below to find out more about health and safety. Listed in alphabetical order.

Visit the Internal Links:

• Checklists: health and safety inspection checklists

• Ladders: guidance on safe use of ladders

• Legislation: links to Occupational Health & Safety Act and other legal documents

• Materials: RU Health and Safety Guide series, templates and working examples

• Major Events: guidelines and documentation for organising large events and legal compliance for Safety at Sports & Recreational Events

• Meeting dates: dates of meetings for Health and Safety Committee and Sub-committees

• Personal Protective Equipment: guidance on use of PPE

• Practices: promoting safe practices at RU

• Safety Signage: guidance on SABS approved signage

• Smoking: guidance on smoking in the workplace

• Training: health & safety courses available at RU

• Toxic Waste: responsible hazardous waste disposal

• Videos DVDs: a selection of training videos / DVDs

Visit the External Links:

• SA Labour Guide: guidelines on how to interpret the OHS Act in terms of labour, health and safety, and how to implement safe practices in the workplace

• Questions and Answers: Health & Safty Forum managed by SA Labour Guide, provides guidance and advice

Return to Rhodes University's Safety front page. Questions/Suggestions? Contact safety(at)ru.ac.za