KM 03 KT 06 - Concepts & Principles of Cause and Effect Analysis
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Purpose of the Knowledge Modules
Topic elements to be covered include:
KT0601 Define what is meant by cause and effect and give examples of how this applies to hazard
identification, risk assessment and accident/incident investigation. (NQF Level: 4)
KT0602 Explain how a cause and effect analysis works and how it applies to risk assessment,
hazard identification and incident/accident investigation. (NQF Level: 4)
KT0603 Explain what is meant by preventative, corrective and contingency actions and give
examples of how this is applied in hazard identification, risk assessment and accident/incident
investigations. a. Cover pre-contact, contact and post contact controls. (NQF Level: 4)

Purpose of the Knowledge Modules
Topic elements to be covered include:
Explain the document and record classification process for Occupational Health and Statutory documentation and records (Long retention period); b. Confidential documents and records; c. Resources and reference material; d. Other media (manuals, DVDs drawings etc.)
ï‚· Describe the principles for record keeping and archiving documents.
ï‚· Describe the principles for backup and retention of critical documents and records. a. Retention periods; b. Review and updates; c. Disposals
ï‚· Explain the principles of document and record security: a. Statutory requirements; b. Classified documents; c. Unclassified documents. d. Access control; e. Physical security
ï‚· Describe the criteria for the quality of Occupational Health and Safety documentation.
ï‚· Given a range of Occupational health and Safety media, reports and documents. Be able to: a. Classify the documents regarding the need for security and retention; b. Identify deficiencies in the document control systems used; c. Indicate appropriate actions to improve the controls of the documents and media; d. Indicate how to continually optimise the effectiveness of document control
