National Norms and Standards relating to Environmental Health

a) The use, handling, storage and application and disposal of any hazardous substances (chemicals,pesticides, rodenticides) on the premises that may cause injury, ill-health or death of any humanbeing by reason of their toxic, corrosive, irritant, strongly sensitizing or flammable nature orradioactive nature, shall be managed in compliance with the Hazardous Substances Act, 15 of 1973and its Regulation and conform to the requirements as set out in the section……of the Norms andStandards for Hazardous Substances Management.3.5 Noise controla) The level of noise produced on an industry that emits noise should conform to the requirements asspecified in the Environmental Conservation Act 73 of 1989 Noise Control Regulations.b) Noise prevention and mitigation measures should be applied where predicted or measured noiseimpacts from a project facility or operations exceed the applicable noise level guideline at the mostsensitive point of reception.c) Utilising measures for controlling noise from stationary sources by implementing noise controlmeasures at source.3.6 Toilet and ablution facilitiesa) Adequate sanitation and hand washing facilities must be available on the premises for employeesand for the general public. At least 1 (one) toilet facility and 1 (one) hand wash basin must beprovided for every 50 members of the public, and 1 (one) toilet facility and 1 (one) handwash basinmust be provided for every 20 (twenty) employees on the premises.b) In terms of Part O of the SANS 0400, adequate showers must be provided on the premises for use byemployees and be adequately ventilated.c) The showers and handwash basins must be equipped with a supply of potable running hot and coldwater.d) Walls and floors of showers must be constructed of a smooth and easily cleanable material and thewalls must be painted with a light coloured paint.e) Suitable, effective and approved drainage and sewage disposal system must be in place on thepremises.f) An adequate supply of toilet paper, soap and drying material must be provided in the showers andhandwash basin.g) Toilet facilities and showers must be marked clearly and in a conspicuous manner.3.7 Changing roomsa) In respect of employees who have to change in the workplace, separate change rooms must beprovided for both males and females on the premises.b) The change rooms must not be located near any room where there is possible exposure to ahazardous chemical substance or a hazardous biological agent; in which untanned hides or skins orunwashed wool or mohair are treated, processed or stored;c) Change rooms must be equipped with separate lockers for storage of each employee’s personalbelongings.d) Change rooms must be adequately ventilated by natural or artificial ventilation, in terms of Part O ofthe SANS 0400.1. NORMSSECTION 19: PRISONS, INCL POLICE STATION HOLDING CELLS1.1 The premises operated under a valid Health Certificate issued by an EHP of a relevant municipality,to the effect that the premises and general facilities comply with environmental health requirements.1.2 The premises, building structure and facilities in compliance with the requirements of the NationalBuilding Act and the National Building Regulations, act 103 of 1977 and conforms to thespecifications of the SANS 10400.2. MONITORING STANDARDS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHDOH. Norms and standards for environmental health in South Africa Feb 2013 70