Template Identifier 240-43921804 Rev 5

Occupational Health Services

Document Identifier 240-58314417 Rev 4
Person Job Specification
Effective Date December 2015
Review Date December 2018

The person job specification is to comply with:

 The Occupational Health & Safety Act. No. 85 of 1993
 Compensation for Occupational Injuries & Diseases Act 130 of 1993
 Eskom Health and Wellness policy
INSTRUCTIONS

 This form to be completed by the manager assigned duties in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for each individual worker, or collectively where hazards are
common to a group of workers or to a work exposure category.
 This form to be updated at each of the following instances:
- Prior to a pre-placement or periodic medical examination or whenever Health Risk Assessment (HRA) changes
- After any change of a worker’s environment or activities
- After any change in the worker’s health status
 This document forms the basis for compiling a worker’s occupational risk exposure profile and is to be included in the worker’s personal medical record for the prescribed
period.

NAME UNIQUE NO DATE

DESIGNATION WORKPLACE GROUP / SECTION UNIT / DEPARTMENT

ASS EOD Matla Power Station OPERATING OPERATING

SHORT DESCRIPTION OF KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND CRITICAL TASKS (As per job description) % TIME

1. Operate station electrical regulation systems 60

2. Inspections and reporting 15
3. Compliance to OHS Act and Eskom regulation 10
4. Coaching and mentoring 5
5. Perform supervisory activities 5
6. Perform any other legitimate activity as required 5
7.
LIST IDENTIFIED HAZARDS AND POTENTIAL OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MEASURED EXPOSURE
(As per Health risk assessment)
LEVEL
(As per HRA)

PHYSICAL – Noise Mills 95dB(A) TWA 85dB(A)

PA Fan 102 dB(A)

ERGONOMICAL
- Slip, trip & fall risk
- PC stress LOW
- Shift work

NA – Not applicable NM – Not measured

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 Template Identifier 240-43921804 Rev 5
Occupational Health Services
Document Identifier 240-58314417 Rev 4
Person Job Specification
Effective Date December 2015
Review Date December 2018

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND ACTIVITY HAZARDS (Tick with X)

PHYSICAL HAZARDS RADIATION

1. Thermal Environment Hot Cold x 1. Ionising < 5 mSv > 5 mSv

2. Noise 85 –105 dB x > 105 dB 2. Non ionising

3. Vibration - Ultra Violet

4. Illumination - EMF

5. Electrical contact 3. Other (Specify) _________________________________________

6. Direct Physical / Ergonomic Stressors CHEMICAL

- Rough Terrain 1. Hazardous Chemical Substances depend on scenario

- Repetitive Strain 2. Hazardous Biological Substances

- Strenuous Physical Work 3. Dust & silica

- Climbing PSYCHO-SOCIAL STRESSORS

- Driving / Travelling 1. Shift Work X

- Heights 2. Mental Alertness

- Confined Spaces / Crouched Position 3. Extended Period Away from Home

- Slips trips and falls 4. Other (Specify) ________________________________________

- PC stress x
REQUIRED PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES (3) ESSENTIAL (2) IMPORTANT (1) NOT IMPORTANT

1. Hearing 3 9. Stamina 1

2. Visual Activity 3 10. Mobility / Agility 1

3. Colour Vision 2 11. Heat Tolerance 1

4. Depth Perception 1 12. Working at Heights 1

5. Eye / Hand / Feet Co-ordination 1 13. Working in Confined Spaces 1

6. Fine Motor Skills 1 14. Clear Speech 3

7. Balance 1 15. Communication Skills 3

8. Physical Strength 1 16. Other (Specify _________________________________________

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR JOB (Please tick with x)

1. Hard Hat X 8. Dust Mask

2. Respirator 9. Rainwear

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 Template Identifier 240-43921804 Rev 5
Occupational Health Services
Document Identifier 240-58314417 Rev 4
Person Job Specification
Effective Date December 2015
Review Date December 2018

3. Hearing Protection X 10. Flash suit x

4. Safety Boots X 11. Face Shield

5. Goggles X 12. SCBA

6. Overall X 13. Other Gloves x

7. Safety Harness

ASSIGNED MANAGER SAFETY RISK MANAGER EMPLOYEE OH PRACTITIONER

NAME (PLEASE PRINT)

SIGNATURE

DATE

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