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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Describe the impact of good health, safety and security practices in a laundry environment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
377646  Describe the impact of good health, safety and security practices in a laundry environment 
ORIGINATOR
Task Team - Hygiene and Cleaning 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Cleaning, Domestic, Hiring, Property and Rescue Services 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  4 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Learners credited with this unit standard are able to apply industry and worksite procedures for health, safety and security practices in a laundry environment.

Range: Laundry environment may include but is not limited to laundering; dry cleaning and any other commercial process to clean all types of clothing, textiles or fabrics.

Qualifying learners are able to:
  • Identify potential health, safety and security risks in a laundry environment.
  • Describe ways of reducing potential risks to health, safety and security in a laundry environment.
  • Explain ways of dealing with emergency incidents affecting health, safety and security in a laundry environment. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1 or the equivalent. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Includes, but is not limited to: rules, codes, equipment operating procedures, handling and lifting techniques, use of personal protective equipment, compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation, environmental requirements and manufacturers' user instructions etc. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify potential health, safety and security risks in a laundry environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Unhealthy conditions in a laundry environment are identified and the possible effects of each on the health of people working there are given. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Unhealthy conditions may include but not limited to Litter and Debris; Rodents and Insects; Soiled textiles and Clothing contaminated with body fluids; Spillage of toxic chemicals; Dust and other soiling matter.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Unsafe conditions in a laundry environment are identified and the risks of each to the safety of people working there are given. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Unsafe conditions may include but not limited to Hot surfaces; Flammable materials; Steam; Gas or Compressed air leaks; Sharp tools and Items left in the soiled textiles; Hazardous chemicals; Spillages; Incorrect use of personal protective equipment; Exposed electrical wiring; Malfunction of equipment and Machinery; Safety guards not fitted and machinery overloaded; Abused or not being operated according to manufacturer's instructions.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Security risks in a laundry environment are identified and the possible consequences of each to the security of people and property are given. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Security risks may include but not limited to Unauthorised entry to high risk and sensitive areas; Unauthorised entry by any outsider; Vandalism of machinery; Sabotage of operating systems; Theft of customer property, Employers' assets or Employees' personal belongings.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Risks of persons gaining unauthorised entry into the laundry facility and potentially hazardous areas is explained in accordance with the worksite procedure relating to safety and security. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Describe ways of reducing potential risks to health, safety and security in a laundry environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The principles of reducing potential risks to health, safety and security in a laundry environment are listed in accordance with industry best practice. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The basic principles of reducing risks may include but not limited to safe handling and storage of materials and equipment; maintenance of good housekeeping; reporting potential health, safety and security risks; correct use personal protective equipment and correct handling and processing of contaminated linen and clothing.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Reasons for handling and storing chemicals in accordance with the Materials Safety Data sheets (MSDS) as provided by the chemicals supplier(s) are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Reasons for handling and storing equipment safely are explained in accordance with the manufacturers' recommendations and worksite procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Reasons for maintaining good housekeeping around work areas and machinery are explained in terms of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and worksite procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Reasons for reporting potential health, safety and security risks are explained in accordance with a legal framework. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Legal framework may include but is not limited to Occupational Health and Safety legislation, Healthcare legislation and the worksite procedure.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Appropriate personal protective equipment in a laundry environment is described in terms of Occupational Health and Safety legislation, healthcare legislation and the worksite procedure. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Personal protective equipment may include but not limited to Overall; Apron; Appropriate footwear e.g. steel toe caps, gum boots etc, Heat proof gloves, Rubber gloves, Cotton gloves, Mask, Protective eye wear.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Reasons for handling and processing contaminated linen and clothing correctly is explained in accordance with worksite procedures 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Explain ways of dealing with emergency incidents affecting health, safety and security in a laundry environment. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Incidents may include but not limited to Fire; Explosion; Electrical short circuits; Steam leaks; Gas leaks; Chemical spillage; Burst water pipes; Flooding; Personal injury and criminal activity e.g. armed robbery etc. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Emergency incidents in a laundry environment are listed in terms of their root causes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Procedures to deal with emergency incidents are explained in terms of the worksite procedure and Occupational Health and Safety legislation. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Procedures may include but not limited to Raising alarms; Initiating fire fighting; Using emergency equipment; Evacuating the premises; Assembly points and Attendance registers etc.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Documentation, equipment and infrastructure required to deal with incidents affecting health, safety and security in a workplace are listed and the locations are described. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Documentation, equipment and infrastructure may includes but not limited to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS); Worksite procedures relating to fire, Evacuation, Accidents etc.; Telephone numbers of emergency services, Alarm bell/button, Fire extinguishers, Fire hoses; Spillage blankets; Granular sand; Designated first aider(s); First aid boxes; Emergency exits and Assembly points etc.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Action to be taken in an emergency incident is explained to demonstrate understanding. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against the unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or by an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA`s policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described in the associated unit standards.
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this qualification may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Worksite procedures.
  • Manufacturer's operating instructions.
  • Occupational Health and Safety legislation as it pertains to a laundry environment.
  • SANS 1046 relating to detergents. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems in which response demonstrates that responsible decisions have been made regarding incidents affecting health, safety and security in a laundry environment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team in a laundry environment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities responsibly and effectively whilst applying good health, safety and security practices in a laundry environment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect and analyse information when learners evaluate information regarding health, safety and security in a laundry environment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    The qualifying learner is able to communicate effectively with key role players using relevant modes of communication when recommending action to reduce or eliminate potential risks to health, safety and security in a laundry environment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health and safety of others. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems when implementing quality assurance system. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Supplementary Information:

    Definition of terms within this unit standard:
  • Worksite Procedure refers to the agreed methods, processes and sequence of activities relating to the application of good health, safety and security practices in a laundry environment. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  80786   National Certificate: Home-Care Practices  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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