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Assignment:

CASE STUDY 1: CONSTRUCTION SITES ARE A "DEATH TRAP" The City of Tshwane appointed a construction company (Khato Civils) to install bulk water, sewer services, and internal water reticulation in the shack settlement. However, a young boy drowned after falling into a trench that was left open by the construction company. In addition, it's alleged that the incident was not the first where a person died involving the construction company. However, the Company Chief Executive Officer (CEO) disputed the residents' version that the trenches were covered only on the day Tshiamo died. The CEO said that all manholes and open trenches were closed. The company's preliminary investigations revealed that the construction manager failed to secure the safety of the site, despite having been instructed to do so. As a result, the company suspended the site construction manager and charged him with gross negligence and gross dishonesty.

• Explain to the management of Khato Civils what is sustainable construction?
• According to the Construction Regulation of 2014 what was the responsibility of Khato Civils in maintaining good housekeeping on the construction site? Discuss.
• List and discuss the three pillars of sustainability that Khato Civils should consider in the construction business.
• As the Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) officer from the Department of Employment and Labour, how would you have advised Khato Civils about their responsibility concerning the Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) at the construction site and outline the South African legislation governing waste management?
• The director of health and safety at Katho Civils had a role to play on the construction site Advise Khato Civils management of the external and internal environmental factors to consider when developing an environmental management system.

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