Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act, 2013 (Act No. 7 of 2013)

Regulations

Regulations under section 43(3)

Annexure A : Norms and minimum standards for accredited organisations that accommodate victims of trafficking

4. Norms, Standards, Outcomes and Programme Practices

4.9 Norm 9: Safe storage of anything that may be harmful to adult victims and children

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4.9

Norm 9. Safe storage of anything that may be harmful to adult victims and children

4.9.1

Standard: All sharp, dangerous objects and household chemicals on the premises of the organisation be locked away and used under supervision of an adult

4.9.2

Outcome: Adequate safe storage in place

PROGRAMME PRACTICES:

(a)

Service provider must ensure that any substances, tools, cleaning materials are safely stored, locked up and kept out of reach of children

(b)

Service provider must ensure that electrical plugs are covered

(c)

Service provider must ensure that equipment used is safe, clean and well maintained

(d)

Service provider must ensure that linen, furniture and suitcases are stored separately

(e)

Service provider must ensure that the store room provides shelves for chemicals and detergents

(f)

Service provider must ensure that the store room is locked at all times

(g)

Service provider must ensure that lockable cabinets for medicine are available for the storage and medication is prescribed by a medical practitioner