OHS in the Workplace (US 13223)

Working on one's own initiative forms the basis for safe and healthy working conditions. The employer and the supervisors acting as the employer's representatives are legally responsible for the safety and healthiness of the workplace.  Occupational health and safety cooperation personnel are experts that promote the working conditions of the workplace. The law requires employees to also take care of their own safety and the safety of their co-workers. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is the official body that sees to that the minimum standards for working conditions are followed

Duration: 1 Day

COURSE OUTLINE 

Occupational health and safety cooperation personnel are experts that promote the working conditions of the workplace. The law requires employees to also take care of their own safety and the safety of their co-workers. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is the official body that sees to that the minimum standards for working conditions are followed.

​By the end of the course, learners will be able to: 

• Legal rights responsibilities & liability regarding OHS in the workplace 
• Work Area safety & environment inspections
•  Identify unsafe actions and take corrective action 
• Report on safety conditions in a work area

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 

Read, write, & understand English Math literacy (ABET Level 3 – Grade 7) 

Grade 9 certificate  

ACCREDITATION 

NQF level 3 | US 13223 | Credits 6 

Apply safety, health and environmental protection procedures