This training intervention introduces learners to health and safety legislation and why it is important to comply. The primary legislation considered in this course is the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The course also deals with the benefits of compliance for every level of the organisation.
Learners found competent in this unit standard will be able to explain the basic principles of health and safety legislation that are specifically relevant to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, as well as the consequences of non-compliance.
The theme of this programme is the Tongaat Mall Disaster which resulted in the death of two people and the loss of millions of Rands. Different aspects of the disaster are discussed in each module of the programme. The disaster occurred on the 19th of November 2013, when a section of the Tongaat Mall collapsed. The mall was being constructed at the time of the incident.
Duration
You should be able to complete this course in 3 – 4 hours.
Modules
- Introduction – Why learn about Legal Liability?
- Module 1: Good Leadership
- Module 2: Good Employees
- Module 3: Systematic Compliance
- Module 4: Support Systems
- Module 5: Operations
- Module 6: Performance Evaluation
- Module 7: Investigations and Inquiries
- Module 8: Change Management
Audience
· Supervisors | Contractors | Managers
Unit Standard Aligned
120344
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, Learners will be able to:
· Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of the relevant legislation.
· Explain the requirements for compliance as stipulated in the current legislation.
· Determine the management controls required under legislation to achieve compliance.
· Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of record keeping required by the legislation.
· Explain the legal obligations of the employer in terms of training and communication.
This training intervention introduces learners to health and safety legislation and why it is important to comply. The primary legislation considered in this course is the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The course also deals with the benefits of compliance for every level of the organisation.
Learners found competent in this unit standard will be able to explain the basic principles of health and safety legislation that are specifically relevant to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, as well as the consequences of non-compliance.
The theme of this programme is the Tongaat Mall Disaster which resulted in the death of two people and the loss of millions of Rands. Different aspects of the disaster are discussed in each module of the programme. The disaster occurred on the 19th of November 2013, when a section of the Tongaat Mall collapsed. The mall was being constructed at the time of the incident.
Duration
You should be able to complete this course in 3 – 4 hours.
Modules
- Introduction – Why learn about Legal Liability?
- Module 1: Good Leadership
- Module 2: Good Employees
- Module 3: Systematic Compliance
- Module 4: Support Systems
- Module 5: Operations
- Module 6: Performance Evaluation
- Module 7: Investigations and Inquiries
- Module 8: Change Management
Audience
· Supervisors | Contractors | Managers
Unit Standard Aligned
120344
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, Learners will be able to:
· Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of the relevant legislation.
· Explain the requirements for compliance as stipulated in the current legislation.
· Determine the management controls required under legislation to achieve compliance.
· Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of record keeping required by the legislation.
· Explain the legal obligations of the employer in terms of training and communication.
In this course you will learn about the typical hazards to look out for in an office environment and how to control exposure to these hazards for yourself and your colleagues.
