Course Name
DL6 - Occupational Health and Safety in the workplace
Course Description

The Occupational Health and Safety Act imposes a duty on employers to provide and maintain a safe working environment for their employees, it also places a duty on the employees to report any unsafe working conditions. This three-hour online workshop introduces the participant to the basic principles of the Occupational health and safety legislation and the consequences of non – compliance.

Duration
1 module
Cost
R950.00

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Module 1 : DL 06: Occupational Health and Safety Act

The Occupational Health and Safety Act imposes a duty on employers to provide and maintain a safe working environment for their employees, it also places a duty on the employees to report any unsafe working conditions.

This three-hour online workshop introduces the participant to the basic principles of the Occupational health and safety legislation and the consequences of non–compliance.

Module 1 Session 1: An Overview of the Occupational Health and Safety Act:

  • Introduction
  • Structure of the Act
    • Definitions
    • Sections
    • Regulations
    • Standards
  • Health and safety policy
  • General duties of the Employer
  • Duties of the Employees
  • Chief executive officer charged with certain duties – legal appointments

Module 1 Session 2: Health and Safety Committee:

  • Health and Safety Committee
    • Composition
    • Duties of the Committee
    • Duties of the Chairperson
    • Duties of the Health and Safety Representative
    • Duties of the First Aid Officer
    • Recordkeeping

Module 1 Session 3: Occupational Health and Safety Act

  • The Emergency Planning Committee
    • Composition
    • Duties of the Committee
  • Duty to Inform
  • Health and Safety Communication
  • Functions of inspectors
  • Powers of inspectors
  • Investigations and Inquiries
  • Offences, penalties, and special orders