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Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)

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Annexure B

Table 1B: Mandatory Minimum Competency for inclusion in the training to deal with Cyanide poisoning where applicable

 

Annexure B

 

Table 1B: Mandatory Minimum Competency for inclusion in the training to deal with Cyanide poisoning where applicable

 

Specific Outcome

Assessment Criteria

Prepare to administer first aid in the event of cyanide poisoning.
• The administration of first aid in the event of cyanide poisoning and the consequences of non-adherence.
• The importance of the administering of first aid in the event of cyanide poisoning in terms of the consequences to individuals and the organization.
• Explanation of symptoms of cyanide poisoning. Identification of the antidote required for the administration of first aid to treat the different types of cyanide poisoning and the potential effects on the patient.
• Identification of types of cyanide poisoning, i.e.inhalation, ingestion absorption through the skin.
• Hazards and associated risks, pertaining to the administering of first aid in the event of cyanide poisoning.
• Actions to be taken should hazards and risks be encountered.
• Identification and equipping of first aid equipment essential for the administering of first aid.
• Equipment must include: First Aid equipment, personal protective and safety equipment, cyanide antidote, oxygen, Hydrogen cyanide gas monitor, neutralizing reagents, Hazchem information, communication equipment.
• First Aid procedures pertaining to the various forms of cyanide poisoning.
• Communication with the medical emergency response team.
• Emergency procedures to be followed in the event of administering of first aid.
• Emergency procedures must include: First Aid treatment for cyanide poisoning, entry into confined places, evacuation procedure, spillage neutralizing and disposal.
• Preparation of the patient for treatment in line with operational requirements.
• Summoning emergency services.
• Patient handling and removal from contaminated area.
• Proper handling of contaminated clothing.
• Handling and use of Personal protective and safety equipment.
1. Administer first aid.
• Handling and use of Personal protective and safety equipment.
• Administration of Cyanide antidote in accordance with prescribed practices.
• Patient stablisation.
• Neutralisation and disposal of cyanide spillage as per requirements.
• Legal and site specific requirements considerations in handling problems.
2. Complete the duties pertaining to the administering of first aid.
• Handling and use of personal protective and safety equipment.
• Restocking of the cyanide first aid kit/pack is in line with operational requirements.
• Housekeeping practices according to plant policy.
• Recording and reporting of information in line with legal and site specific requirements.