The OHS Act and the Responsibilities of Management
THE OHS ACT AND THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF MANAGEMENT
13 March 2019: Emperors Palace: Convention Centre
14 March 2019: Protea Hotel By Marriott Tyger Valley: Cape Town
04 April 2019: Southern Sun: Elangeni: Durban
Click here to download registration forms for 13 March 2019: Emperors Palace: Convention Centre
Click here to download registration forms for 04 April 2019: Southern Sun: Elangeni: Durban
Course Content:
Module1: Legislation 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 Safety Management
· Safety management and the organisation
· Principles of safety management
Module 3: Overview of the OHS Act
· Overview of the OHS Act (The aim and scope; sections & regulations)
· Significant terms and definitions
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 (Information, communication; training and supervision – including supervision of machinery)
· The general responsibilities of employers towards other persons
· Responsibilities of employees
· Acts or omissions by employees (Including the principle of vicarious liability)
· Responsibilities of contractors (Contractors agreement; letter of good standing)
· The safety practitioner or safety 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; She Excellence and Control
· Good organisational governance
· Achieving SHE Excellence
· Management commitment
· Creating a safety culture
· Monitoring by management
· Common areas of control
Module 6:Applicable SHE Legislation
· Health and safety representatives and committees
· Record keeping
· Reporting to the Chief Inspector regarding reportable injuries and diseases
· Investigation of incidents
· Certain deductions prohibited/ personal safety equipment and facilities
· Exemptions
· Health and safety agreements
· Offences and penalties
Module 7: Risk Assessments, Systems or Program Approach
· Safety Risk Assessment (Baseline -; Issues Based – and Continuous Risk
· Assessments)
· The systems or program approach
· Design and implementation of an effective health and safety system
The programme will be use ful for managers at all levels including:
· 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
Price:
· R 2740 (incl. Vat) per delegate
· Price include course material, certificates, legislation and catering/ refreshments
· Safe and secure parking
For further information contact:
Deidre at telephone: (012) 666 8284/ 083 556 9407
Fax: (086) 547 2636 or (012) 661 1411
Mail: [email protected]
Click here to download registration forms for 13 March 2019: Emperors Palace: Convention Centre
Click here to download registration forms for 04 April 2019: Southern Sun: Elangeni: Durban
