The OHS Act and the Responsibilities of Management course
(Legal Liability)
One Day Course
26 May 2022 (08:30 – 16:00) Emperors Palace: Convention Centre
28 July 2022 (08:30 - 16:00) Interactive Online Course
Course Content
Module 1: Legislation and safety management in South Africa
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Legislative history/health and safety legislation in South Africa
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Civil and criminal liabilities
Module 2: Foundations and principles of safety management
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Safety management and the organisation
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Principles of safety management
Module 3: Overview of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act)
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Overview of the OHS Act (the aim and scope; sections and regulations)
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Significant terms and definitions
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New Covid-19 laws and prescriptions for the workplace (post the Disaster Management Act)
Module 4: The legal responsibilities of interested and affected parties
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Legal structure and responsibilities
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The role of the CEO and the general duties of management
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Health and safety policy
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The general responsibilities of employers towards employees
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The general responsibilities of employers towards other persons
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Information, communication, training, and supervision - including supervision of machinery
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Explanation of a competent person
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Responsibilities of employees
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Acts or omissions by employees and mandatories (Including the principle of vicarious liability)
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Contractor management (contractor’s agreements; letters of good standing etc.)
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The health and safety practitioner and co-coordinator
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Legal responsibilities of manufacturers, designers, importers, sellers, or suppliers regarding the use of articles and substances at work
Module 5: Good organisational governance; management commitment; SHE excellence and control
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Good organisational governance
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Achieving SHE excellence
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Management commitment
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Creating a safety culture
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Monitoring by management
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Common areas of control
Module 6: Applicable SHE legislation
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Health and safety representatives and committees
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Record keeping
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Reporting of occupational injuries and diseases
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Investigation of incidents
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Certain deductions prohibited/ personal safety equipment and facilities/ copy of the Act
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Exemptions/health and safety agreements
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Offences and penalties
Module 7: Risk assessments, systems or program approach
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Safety risk assessments (Baseline, Issue-Based and Continuous Risk Assessments)
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A systems or program approach
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Design and implementation of an effective health and safety system
This course is aligned to unit standard:
US 120344 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of relevant current occupational health and safety legislation.
Purpose of the course:
Learners found competent in this unit standard will be able to explain the basic principles of relevant current health and safety legislation and the consequences of non-compliance.
The learner is capable of:
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Explaining the basic principles of the Act and accompanying Regulations.
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Explaining the requirements for minimum compliance stipulated in the Act.
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Interpreting the management controls required to achieve compliance.
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Explaining the obligations of managers in terms of communication and training.
The programme will be useful for managers at all levels including:
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The CEO-Section 16(1) or Managing Director
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Section 16(2) appointees/Directors
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Engineers
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Middle management and line management
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Supervisors
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GMR 2(1) appointees
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GMR 2(7) appointees
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Safety and security officers
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Compliance officers
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Union representatives and
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Learners in commercial and industrial insurance.
Price:
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Price per delegate: Interactive Online Course R 2440.00
- Price per delegate: Emperors Palace: Convention Centre R 2950-00 (Incl. Lunch and Refreshments)
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Price include course material, certificates.
For further information contact:
Deidre at telephone: (012) 666 8284/ 083 556 9407
Fax: (086) 547 2636
Mail: [email protected]
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