This document is referenced in the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993).

Reference is made in 3.1.5, 3.1.18, 6.3.3 and A.15 to the "relevant national legislation".  In South Africa, this means the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No.85 of 1993).

Reference is made in 3.1.2, 4.2(b), 4.4, 5.1.2 and the note to B.1 to a "government-endorsed accreditation body". In South Africa, this means the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS).

Reference is made in 5.2.2 to the "relevant national departments". In South Africa this means the Department of Employment and Labour.

Annexes A, B, D, F and G form an integral part of this document and Annexes C and E are for information only.