The OHS Act and the Responsibilities of Management Course (Legal Liability)
1 Day Interactive Course
09 July 2026 (08:30 – 16:00) Interactive Online Course
R 2,590.00
( incl VAT)
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Course Content
Module 1: Legislation and Health and Safety Management in South Africa
- Legislative history/health and safety legislation in South Africa
- Civil and criminal liabilities
Module 2: Foundations and Principles of Health and Safety Management
- Safety management and the organisation
- Principles of safety management
Module 3: Overview of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act)
- Overview of the OHS Act (the aim and scope; sections and regulations)
- Significant terms and definitions
- New Covid-19 laws and prescriptions for the workplace (post the Disaster Management Act)
Module 4: The Legal Responsibilities of Interested and Affected Parties
- Legal structure and responsibilities
- The role of the CEO and the general duties of management
- Health and safety policy
- The general responsibilities of employers towards employees
- The general responsibilities of employers towards other persons
- Information, communication, training, and supervision - including supervision of machinery
- Explanation of a competent person
- Responsibilities of employees
- Acts or omissions by employees and mandatories (Including the principle of vicarious liability)
- Contractor management (contractor’s agreements; letters of good standing etc.)
- The health and safety practitioner and co-coordinator
- 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, Health and Safety Excellence and Control
- Good organisational governance
- Achieving health and safety excellence
- Management commitment
- Creating a health and safety culture
- Monitoring by management
- Common areas of control
Module 6: Applicable Health and Safety Legislation
- Health and safety representatives and committees
- Record keeping
- Reporting of occupational injuries and diseases
- Investigation of incidents
- Certain deductions prohibited/ personal safety equipment and facilities/ copy of the Act
- Exemptions/health and safety agreements
- Offences and penalties
Module 7: Risk Assessments; Systems or Program Approach
- Health and safety risk assessments (Baseline, Issue-Based and Continuous Risk Assessments)
- A systems or program approach
- 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.
- NOF Level: 4
Purpose of the course:
After attending this course, learners will be able to explain the basic principles of relevant current health and safety legislation and the consequences of non-compliance.
Upon completion of the course delegates will be able to:
- Explaining the basic principles of the Act and accompanying Regulations.
- Explaining the requirements for minimum compliance stipulated in the Act.
- Interpreting the management controls required to achieve compliance.
- Explaining the obligations of managers in terms of communication and training.
The course will be useful for:
- The CEO-Section 16(1) or Managing Director
- Section 16(2) appointees/Directors
- Engineers
- Middle management and line management
- Supervisors
- GMR 2(1) appointees
- GMR 2(7) appointees
- Safety and security officers
- Compliance officers
- Union representatives and
- Learners in commercial and industrial insurance.
Registration fee:
R 2,590.00 Per Delegate
- Price per delegate for the interactive online presentation
- Includes course material and certificates. (Certificates will only be shipped within South African borders)
Course material will only be made available to paid participants.
Seats are limited. Early booking is essential.