Purpose:

This is to enable the learner to understand the objectives and statutory requirements pertaining to health and safety in the workplace. The learners will be able to explain the rights, powers, functions and duties of the workplace health and safety representatives and how any health, safety and environment issues may be handled. Learners will also be able to participate in the safety, health, and environmental issues and measure these activities according to health, safety and environmental requirements.

Course Contents:

• OHS Legislation

• Legal liability

• Types of legal liabilities

• Purpose of OHS Act

• Benefits and importance of complying with OHS Act

• Definitions contained in the OHS Act

• Functions of Department of Labour

• Health and safety policy

• Duties of employer to employee

• General duties of manufacturers and others regarding articles and substances for use at work OHS act – Section 10

• Duties of employee

• SHE Appointments

• Health and Safety Reps

• Conducting Health and safety Inspections

• Address safety health and environmental issues

• Inspection follow up actions

• Health and safety committees

• Communicate SHE committee issues to staff

Course Duration: 16 Hours

SAQA US ID: 259622

NQF Level: 2

Credits: 3