National Norms and Standards relating to Environmental Health

3. The premises used in connection with the handling, storage, use or disposal of hazardoussubstances and chemicals to in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and SafetyAct 2003, (Act no 85 of 2003).4. The premises in compliance with the requirements of the National Building Act and the NationalBuilding Regulations, act 103 of 1977, and conforms to the specifications of the SANS 10400,application of the National Building Regulations.5. Potable water and sanitation services available within 200m of the premises.ENVRONMENTAL HEALTH MONITORING STANDARDS1. Environmental health inspections of hazardous substances dealer’s premises should be conducted atleast twice (2) a year. The risk profile of the premises should inform the frequency of inspections ofspecific premises.2. Inspections should include the assessment of aspects such as ventilation, indoor air quality, lighting,moisture-proofing, thermal quality and structural safety.3. Inspection checklists should be designed and utilized during all inspections to guide and ensurecomplete assessment. An inspection report, indicating the conditions of the premises as well as therecommendations applicable, should be provided to the owner or person in charge after everyinspection.4. Health education should form an integral part of all environmental health compliance monitoringinspections.5. A risk assessment of hazardous substance dealers premises should be conducted by an EHP toassess conditions on the premises that may pose a threat to the health, safety and welfare ofchildren, by:• Identifying hazards on the premises;• Assessing the likelihood of the hazard posing a risk to the employees on the premises or thegeneral public;• Estimating the severity of the consequences, if harm is caused; and• Recommending action plans to child care centre management to eliminate the hazard orminimise its effect through control measures.6. The risk analysis should be done with specific focus to the following areas:• The use and handling of hazardous substances;• Storage of substances;• Transportation of substances; and7. Inspection checklists should be designed and utilized for every inspection conducted. EnvironmentalHealth requirements for day care centers (discussed below) should be used as guide for developingof inspection checklists.8. An inspection report, with the risk assessment findings and recommendations should be issued to theowner or person in charge of the day care center after every inspection.9. An inventory of hazardous substances premises (both registered and unregistered) in a municipalityconcerned, should be maintained for monitoring and control purposes.10. Monitoring of child care centers should be coordinated with all other relevant stakeholders, such asSocial development, Basic Education and Primary Health Care, to ensure synergy, comprehensiveprovision of services and proper referral of issues where necessary.STANDARDSSECTION 1: REQUIREMENTS FOR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES DEALER PREMISES1. License / Permita) In terms of the Hazardous Substances Amendment Act 15 of 1973, all importers, manufacturers,whole distributors, registered pharmacists, general dealers, farmers, industries and factories, retailers(formal and informal), pest control operators, business premises, schools, laboratories, public andprivate premises and workplaces must be licensed/permitted on hazardous substances and chemicalsafety issues where applicable. The license shall not transferable from one person or owner toanother.DOH. Norms and standards for environmental health in South Africa Feb 2013 137