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There have been far reaching effects to both the employer and employee noted in the non-compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. It is therefore necessary to explain the aspects of the legislation specific to an operation or operational activities.
This includes the implementation and management of a specific plan with an indication of implementing effective control measures to achieve compliance with the relevant regulations.
The Occupational Health and Safety Act for Management course focuses on the necessary precautions to minimize risks and to manage compliance in and around the workplace.
UNIT STANDARD
NQF level 4 | US 242668 | Credits 4
Demonstrate knowledge and application of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993 (OHSA) (as amended) and the responsibilities of management in terms of the Act
CERTIFICATION
SETA accredited
competence certificate
Attendance certificates will be issued to all individuals attending training within 10 working days from successful completion of training.
DURATION
2 Days
Classroom (Face-to-Face)
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Read, write, & understand English
Math literacy (ABET Level 3 – Grade 7)
Grade 9 certificate
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IDEAL FOR
This programme is aimed at the employer and the supervisors acting as the employer's representatives, who are legally responsible for the safety and healthiness of the workplace.
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Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Practitioners
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Line Managers
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Supervisors
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Any employee whose job description subjects them to familiarity with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
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ASSESSMENT
The candidate attending the course will be assessed against the outcomes of each element through the completion of a subscribed knowledge assessment.
The assessment will cover the essential embedded knowledge as stipulated in the course and will ensure that the candidate can apply the learning to a working situation.
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COURSE OUTLINE
It aids the learner in understanding the generic structure of the legislation along with the layout of the Act, the regulations applicable and the relationship between them.
The course covers the responsibilities ascribed to the Chief Executive Officer along with the requirements for compliance with the stipulated legislative requirements. It also aids employers by outlining the importance of demonstrating knowledge and record keeping.
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By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
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Basic principals of the Act and regulations
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Minimum requirements for compliance to the act
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Obligations of various management controls
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Requirements for minimum compliance stipulated in the act
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Self- assessment
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Learner evaluation
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The opinion of the legal position of both the employer and employee with motivations in terms of common law principles which are applicable to the OHS Act and that the law of evidence is applied along with the law of civil and criminal procedure in each relevant case study.
OHS (Occupational health and Safety) is for EVERY type of business!
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Keeping workplaces safe is a number one priority for any business. Our safety inductions and training mean your workforce is qualified, inducted and assessed before they even step on site – in compliance with local legislative and regulator requirements.
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We also can help you with all your safety requirements:
Management Services | Compliance and Safety kits