Code of Good Practice

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CODE OF GOOD PRACTICE FOR GAS PRACTITIONERS

I, …………………………………………………………. ID Number ………………………..………………
the undersigned, as a registered Gas Practitioner, shall:

1. Undertake only those assignments which fall within my authorized level of registration and scope of work
for which I am competent by virtue of training, experience and certification. Where needed, to advise on
the use of competent persons required to undertake the completion of the work to be done.

2. Prior to undertaking any maintenance, repairs, alterations and/or additions to existing equipment and/or
pipelines installed on customer premises, I must first establish the ownership of the equipment and/or
pipelines. This is necessary to ensure that the owner of the equipment and/or pipelines carries out the
necessary work or employs a third party registered gas practitioner to carry out the work on their behalf.

3. Indicate to my employer, supervisor or mentor any adverse consequence that may result from an
alteration to the designed installation by a non-technical authority or client.

4. Be objective, thorough and factual in any written report, statement or testimony of the work performed
and include all relevant or pertinent information in such documents.

5. Sign only for work I have personally carried out or work supervised for which I have personal
knowledge through direct technical control or supervision.

6. Have proper regard for the safety, health and environment concerning the user, the public and the
fellow employees.

7. Protect to the fullest extent possible, constant with the well being of the gas industry and public, any
information given in confidence to me by my employer, supervisor, colleague, client or this gas
association.

8. Strive to maintain proficiency by updating my personal technical knowledge and skills as required to
efficiently and effectively apply the desired application skills within the respective gas industry.

9. Maintain the highest degree of personal integrity, credibility and business ethics at all times.

10. Report any unsafe practices, sub-standard work, persons working out of scope and non- registered
persons to the SAQCC Gas.

11. Inform the SAQCC Gas immediately of any change in personal or business contact information.

12. Take cognisance of the SAQCC Gas Disciplinary Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedure.

13. Be in compliance with the SAQCC Gas Anti-Trust Policy and Meeting Rules

14. Be in compliance to the Occupation Health & Safety Act (No 85 of 1993), regulations and all required
health and safety standards and SABS Codes of Practice.

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PRACTITIONER

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