Induction Overview.
The MMD internal induction acts as an initial step to help both new and existing staff members become acquainted or refreshed with the company's policies, procedures, standards, rules, and code of conduct. Additionally, this induction highlights the legal obligations that apply to both the employer and the employees. It also sheds light on the responsibilities that employees hold towards their employer within the framework of these regulations.
Training Overview.
Safe operating procedures serve as standardized instructions designed to help perform tasks safely and effectively. Their primary goal is to reduce risks, prevent accidents, and ensure compliance with rules and regulations. These guidelines specify the right way to use equipment, follow safety protocols, and handle emergency situations. Ultimately, safe operating procedures form part of active mitigating measures to create a safe workplace (machinery and equipment) and protect the well-being of everyone involved, including workers, service providers, and contractors.
However, safe operating procedures are just one part of ensuring safety at work. It's crucial to first identify risks using a proper risk management process. Additionally, machinery and equipment should only be operated by individuals who are trained, skilled, and knowledgeable. This combination of measures significantly contributes to a safer working environment.
The Quality Control in Welding: Procedures and Inspections, course is meticulously designed for welding professionals and Quality Control Inspectors within the MMD Africa. This specialized training module focuses on the critical aspects of welding quality control, covering both theoretical and practical dimensions to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Objectives:
1. To provide a comprehensive understanding of quality control methodologies as they relate to welding procedures.
2. To enhance participants' capabilities in performing welding inspections that meet both internal quality benchmarks and external regulatory requirements.
3. To impart practical skills for optimizing welding procedures for maximum quality and efficiency.
The Storage of Equipment and Quality Assurance for Storemen course is an integral part of the MMD Internal Quality, Operational Training, and Awareness Program. Specifically designed for storemen within MMD Africa, this course aims to impart the necessary knowledge and skills for efficient, quality-assured storage and inventory management practices.
Objectives:
1. To equip storemen with the expertise required to ensure the proper storage and maintenance of equipment in alignment with quality assurance principles.
2. To instill a comprehensive understanding of inventory management processes that adhere to both internal quality standards and external regulatory requirements.
3. To cultivate awareness of safety protocols and compliance measures, emphasizing the role of storage and inventory management in overall organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
The QC Inspectors' Guide to Regulatory Compliance is an advanced training module tailored for Quality Control Inspectors within the MMD Africa. This course is geared towards enhancing inspectors' proficiencies in understanding, interpreting, and applying regulatory guidelines and standards, ensuring that all quality-related activities are compliant with industry and governmental requirements.
Objectives:
1. To equip QC Inspectors with the skills and knowledge required to navigate the complex landscape of industry regulations.
2.To educate participants on the legal implications and responsibilities associated with non-compliance.
3. To offer practical tools and techniques for auditing, documenting, and reporting compliance issues effectively.
The Coating Integrity and Quality Assurance for Painters course is a tailor-made training program developed for painters within MMD Africa. This course aims to enhance painters' expertise in achieving and maintaining the highest standards of coating integrity, quality assurance, and compliance in the mineral sizing industry.
Objectives:
1. To provide painters with an in-depth understanding of the principles and practices of quality assurance as it pertains to coating processes.
2. To equip painters with practical skills in surface preparation, coating application, and inspection for quality control.
3.To foster awareness of industry regulations, safety guidelines, and environmental considerations in painting and coating applications.
The Machining for Excellence: QA and QC Fundamentals course is specifically designed for machinists working within the MMD Africa. This in-depth training program focuses on quality assurance and quality control principles as they apply to machining processes, aiming to enhance both the theoretical and practical skill sets of machinists.
The Fabrication Quality Assurance for Boilermakers course is designed to elevate the technical and quality assurance skills of boilermakers within the MMD Group. This specialized training aims to instill a comprehensive understanding of QA/QC standards, methodologies, and best practices as they apply to metal fabrication and boiler making.
Objectives:
1. To educate boilermakers on the critical quality assurance processes and procedures tailored for metal fabrication.
2. To enhance practical skills in areas such as welding, cutting, shaping, and assembly in alignment with quality standards.
3. To offer a deep dive into inspection techniques, documentation, and compliance procedures specific to boiler making.
The Precision Fitting Techniques for Quality Assurance course is a targeted training module designed specifically for fitters within MMD Africa. This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of advanced fitting techniques that are essential for maintaining the highest standards of quality and reliability in mineral sizing equipment and operations.
Objectives:
1. Equip fitters with the skills to implement precise fitting practices that align with Quality Assurance and Quality Control protocols.
2. Provide hands-on experience with the latest tools and technologies used in precision fitting.
3. Foster a deeper understanding of the role of fitters in ensuring product quality and regulatory compliance.
This course is an integral part of the MMD Internal Quality, Operational Training, and Awareness Program and is recommended for all fitters aiming to advance their skills and contribute to the quality objectives of the organization.
Statutory Requirements.
The OHS Act (85 of 1993), GSR 2(5), requires that every employer shall instruct his employees in the proper use, maintenance, and limitations of safety equipment (PPE) and facilities provided. Furthermore, it must be noted that the OHS Act (85 of 1993), Section 15 stipulates that no person shall intentionally or recklessly interfere with, damage, or misuse anything that is provided in the interest of health and safety.
Training Overview:
Statutory Requirements.
The OHS Act (85 of 1993), Section 8(2)(d), requires that every employer shall make an evaluation of the risks attached to conditions to which persons are exposed in the workplace and furthermore, that he shall take steps to make such conditions safe where necessary. No employer shall require or permit any person to enter any place of work under his / her control where such person will be exposed to noise at or above the 85 dBA noise rating limit. The employer must reduce the equivalent noise level to below 85 dBA or, where this is not reasonably practicable, reduce the level to as low as is reasonably practicable and take all reasonable steps to isolate the source of the noise acoustically.
Training Overview:
Note: Continuous information on this topic will be shared with all MMD staff through the safety share platform, aligned with the internal approved talk topic schedule.
Statutory Requirements.
The OHS Act (85 of 1993), Section 8(2)(d), requires that every employer shall make an evaluation of the risks attached to conditions to which persons are exposed in the workplace and furthermore, that he shall take steps to make such conditions safe where necessary.
Training Overview:
Note: Continuous information on this topic will be shared with all MMD staff through the safety share platform, aligned with the internal approved talk topic schedule.
Statutory Requirements.
The OHS Act (85 of 1993), Section 8(2)(d), requires that every employer shall make an evaluation of the risks attached to conditions to which persons are exposed in the workplace and furthermore, that he shall take steps to make such conditions safe where necessary.
Regulation 6 of the Ergonomics Regulations, OHS Act (85 of 1993), requires that an employer must, before the commencement of any work that may expose employees to ergonomic risks, have an ergonomic risk assessment performed by a competent person.
Training Overview:
Note: Continuous information on this topic will be shared with all MMD staff through the safety share platform, aligned with the internal approved talk topic schedule.