The OHS Act 85 of 1993 requires employers to provide a working environment that is safe for employees, contractors, clients and visitors. Employees need to be protected against all hazards to health and safety emanating from or linked to their activities at work.
The purpose of this programme is to ensure that everyone in the organization should apply basic health and safety legislation in the form of standards and procedures governing health and safety in the workplace, to ensure that they contribute to a safe and healthy environment for themselves and others.
Discussing pertinent occupational health and safety legislation applicable to a specific workplace.
Discussing and explaining the application of the common law principles pertinent to health and safety in the workplace.
Explaining the principles of the law of delict and of criminal law applicable to an accident occurring in the workplace.
Applying the current Act for compensation for occupational injuries and diseases in the workplace.
Hazards Identification.
Workplace inspection and Incidence management.
- Communication at NQF Level 4
- Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4
All employees in public and private organisations, OHS practitioners.
Module one: Discussing pertinent occupational health and safety legislation applicable to a specific workplace.
Module Two: Discussing and explaining the application of the common law principles pertinent to health and safety in the workplace.
Module Three: Explaining the principles of the law of delict and of criminal law applicable to an accident occurring in the workplace.
Module Four: Applying the current Act for compensation for occupational injuries and diseases in the workplace.
Module Five: Hazards Identification.
Module Six: Workplace inspection and Incidence management.
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Qualification Id | 244288 |
| Nqf Level | 5 |
| Credits | 8 |
| Duration | 2 Days |
| Endorsement | LGSETA |
| Delivery Strategy | Face to face / Online |