This course teaches learners how to interpret the concepts and objectives outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993. A purpose of the Learner program is to ensure that students are exposed to the structure of the legislation (OHS) at the national and provincial levels, as well as to the various sections and regulations, with the intention of implementing the act in a way that strives toward compliance.
BASIC OHS COMPLIANCE TRAINING OVERVIEW
An introduction to health and safety
Detailed legislative history
The constitution
Comprehending the act and its regulations
Ministry of Labour/legislation
The OHS Act 85 of 1993
The act and its sections
Health and safety policies
Agreements under Section 37.2 for contractors
Investigations of incidents and accidents
Labor Department Annexure form (accidents and diseases)
The meetings of the health and safety committee
A general guideline provided by the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) in South Africa serves as a safety tool for employers and employees by protecting them from occupational hazards and risks.
No. 85 of 1993: Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended by No. 181 of 1993:
Section: 7. General duties of employers to their employees
Section: 13. General duties of employees at work
Section: 14. Duty not to interfere with, damage or misuse things
Section: 15. Chief executive officer charged with certain duties
Section: 16. Health and safety representatives
Section: 17. Functions of health and safety representatives
Section: 18. Health and safety committees
Section: 19. Functions of health and safety committees
Section: 20. General prohibitions
The above sections of the law are explained to workers so that they have the knowledge to be able to perform the duties of Safety representatives as the law requires from them.
Materials Provided:
A workbook and supplementary handouts are provided as reference material for the written test.
A theoretical Examination and Practical Test will follow each Module. To ensure understanding you must maintain a 75% Pass mark for each module.
Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved. Supplemental materials necessary to complete this course can be accessed online.
Duration:
This Basic OHS ACT training is an in-class program that can be completed in 1 Day. Upon completion, operators are awarded a Basic OHS ACT certification.
What is a course with limited availability?
In addition to our published and online courses, there are several other courses that we can run with flexible options. Select the course of your choice and register your interest to attend when dates become available.
Re-certifications
In terms of the law, all Operators who apply for Re-certifications need to be in possession of a Novice course certificate. Please be aware that certificates need to be renewed within three months after date expiry.
Accredited Training believes that training should yield benefits, far more substantial than just “a Certificate”. We offer a free service that will remind all Companies or private Operators that their certificates need to be renewed.
