Updated Course
COVID-19 Workplace Preparedness
Health, Safety and Claims
Management Course
Interactive Online Course
Each delegate will receive an electronic book before the training course.
12 & 13 November 2020 (09:00 - 13:00) Interactive Online Course
Course Content
Module 1: Background and scope of guidance
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Introduction, background and information to COVID-19
Module 2: Overview of legislation pertaining to COVID-19
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Overview of the legislation pertaining to COVID-19
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Notices, statues and directives pertaining to COVID-19 (DEL, DOH, Compensation Fund) (updated)
Module 3: COVID-19 employer, employee and third-party obligations
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Explanation of the relevant Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations relating to COVID-19
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Employers obligations towards employees and third parties
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The appointment of COVID-19 Compliance Officers (new changes)
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Responsibilities of employees
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COVID-19 classification, monitoring exposure at workplace, medical surveillance (HBAR)
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Detailed explanation of the Consolidated Directions on Occupational Health and Safety Measures in Certain Workplaces (DEL - 1 Oct 2020) (new)
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Correct symptom monitoring and management for employees (updated – new time frames)
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Dealing with positive, symptomatic and asymptomatic workers (new)
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How to identifying high risk and low risk COVID exposures at work (new)
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Leave applicable for isolation and quarantine of employees (new)
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Guidance note for workplaces in the event of identification of a COVID-19 positive employee
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Reporting authorities and emergency contact details, hospitals and centres of disease control - COVID-19 (new)
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Guideline on the submission of COVID-19 related health data from workplaces (28 Sept 2020) (new)
Module 4: Preparing the workplace for COVID-19
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South Africa’s risk adjusted strategy for economic activity related prescriptions
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How to identify and manage vulnerable employees as well as workplace accommodation
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Prevention measures for all staff and others (3rd parties) that enter the premises
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Prepare to implement basic infection prevention measures
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Develop policies and procedures for prompt identification and isolation of sick people
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How to prevent spread of respiratory infections like COVID-19
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Daily routine cleaning and disinfecting of the workplace (new)
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When do the workplace need to be closed for decontamination purposes? (new)
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Prescribed decontamination and deep cleaning procedures for possible infected work areas (new)
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Advice on travel, meetings; handling post, packages or food from affected areas, COVID-19 and food safety
Module 5: Conducting a COVID-19 workplace specific risk assessment
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HIRA and Sectoral guidelines
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Explanation of the prescribed controls for COVID-19
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Risk Assessment for vulnerable employees and workplace accommodation
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Selecting a suitable risk assessment methodology (example provided to delegates)
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Performing a COVID-19 risk assessment (practical explanation of the steps that needs to be followed during the assessment process)
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Identifying and classifying employees risk exposure and applying the prescribed control measures
Module 6: Directive for Workplace-Acquired Novel Corona Virus Disease Claims (new directive)
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Aim and objective of the COIDA
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Compensation Fund and licences
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Protection of employers against claims from employees and dependants
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Categories of persons are entitled to compensation
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Employer, employees and dependants
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Criteria, diagnosis impairment for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
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Benefits, claims procedure, documentation and submissions of COVID-19 claims
Module 7: COVID-19 Communication and Training
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Informing employees of COVID 19 related information
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Lines for COVID 19 communication
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Preparing Communications Strategies
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What to communicate to employees?
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Providing training and information to management and employees
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COVID related recourses
Module 8: Important role of health and safety representatives and committees in the management of COVID-19
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Role of health and safety representatives
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Role of the health and safety committee
Module 9: Reporting, recording and investigation of COVID-19 related cases
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Reporting of occupational injuries and diseases to the employer
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Reporting of occupational diseases to the authorities
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Record keeping requirements
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Prescribed investigation for COVID-19 incidents
Module 10: Action Checklist: Prevention and Mitigation of COVID-19 at Work
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List of requirements for visits from Department of Employer and Labour (new)
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Action checklist for the prevention and mitigation of COVID-19 at work
Purpose of the Course:
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As the infection rate of COVID-19 is rising in South Africa, one of the critical challenges for employers and businesses will be to effectively manage the risk in order to ensure business continuity.
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This course was compiled to assist employers in this regard. It will provide attendees with critical information in order to manage COVID-19 effectively and to provide and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
The programme will be useful for managers at all levels including:
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The CEO-Section 16(1) or Managing Director,
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Section 16(2) appointees - Directors,
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COVID-19 Compliance Officers,
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Health and Safety Practitioners, Compliance officers and Security Officers,
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Human Recourse Managers,
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Engineers,
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Managers and Supervisors,
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Union Representatives,
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Health and Safety Representatives and Committee Members,
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Anyone interested in being COVID 19 workplace ready
Price:
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R 1950 (incl. Vat) per delegate
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Price include course material, certificates
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