Management Policies at Elada Institute

The CEO of Elada Institute shall appoint responsible persons in terms of section 16(2) as necessary, in terms of the requirements of the OHS Act. The responsible persons referred to, are described in the OHS Act as persons under the control of the Chief Executive Officer who is instructed to carry out the duties envisaged by the OHS Act. However, the CEO remains responsible or liable in this regard.

Safety, Health, and Environment Committee

A Safety, Health, and Environment Committee will be convened, and the primary purpose of the Committee is to assist the Executive Management to fulfil its responsibilities in relation to Health, Safety and Environmental matters, arising out of the activities of the Company in doing so it may advise on health, personal and process safety in relation to staff, contractors, visitors and the general public.

Staff Awareness

Elada Institute will ensure that all staff are provided with adequate and appropriate information and training and are competent in occupational Health, Safety and Environment matters. At the same time, Elada Institute will more generally raise awareness of Health, Safety and Environment issues for all staff.

Responsibility and Accountability

While Management is responsible for implementing and maintaining good Safety, Health and Environment practices and leading by example (e.g. by demonstrating safe, healthy and environmentally responsible behaviour), employees need to understand and respond to occupational health, safety and environment matters with equal importance to other key business objectives.

Employees are expected to perform their duties at all times, with a sense of social responsibility to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation, regulations and standards.

Record Keeping

Records shall be kept of the Safety, Health and Environment systems and procedures established for each workplace.

Copies of the Safety, Health and Environment systems and procedures, as well as copies of all reports on occupational Safety, Health and Environment, shall be kept in the Facilities Department (Head Office).

Copies of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) issuance registers must be kept for record purposes.