Course Description
This extensive two-day program has been designed to provide Managers, Supervisors, and their teams with an in-depth understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993, alongside the relevant Regulations and other statutory obligations pertaining to health and safety. Adhering to legal requirements is an absolute necessity, serving as a crucial performance benchmark for managers and their teams as they endeavor to effectively implement a SHEQ management system.
Possessing a thorough comprehension of the Act and Regulations is paramount; the ability to accurately interpret the legal mandates for health and safety can be the distinguishing factor between compliance and negligence.
Course Content
Module 1
- A basic interpretation of Statutes; Legal concepts and principles of OHS legislation
- Liability of legal appointees in terms of the OHS Act
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Objectives of the Act
- Duties and Responsibilities
Module 2
- General Administrative Regulations
- General Safety Regulations
- Regulations of Hazardous Work by Children in SA
- Major Hazard Installations
- Certificate of Compeetency Regulations
- Construction Regulations
Module 3
- General Machinery Regulations
- Driven Machinery Regulations
- Electrical Machinery Regulations
- Pressure Equipment Regulations
- Lift, Escalators and Passenger Conveyor Regulations
- Electrical Installation Regulations; Explosives Regulations
Module 4
- Lead Regulations
- Asbestos Regulations
- Regulations for Hazardous Chemical Substances
- Environmental Regulations for Workplaces
- Facilities Regulations
- Major Hazard Installation Regulations
- Regulations for Hazardous Biological Agents
Who should attend
This course can be presented at different levels but is fast paced, and designed to fulfill the requirements of Managers, Engineers, Supervisors & other Legal appointees.
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