The OHS Act and the Responsibilities of Management
(Legal liability)
Including COVID-19 Appointments
11 February 2021 (08:30 – 16:00) Interactive Online Course
Course Content:
Module1: Legislation and Safety Management in South Africa
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Legislative History / health and safety legislation in South Africa
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Civil and criminal liabilities
Module 2: Foundations and Principles of Safety Management
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Safety management and the organisation
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Principles of safety management
Module 3: Overview of the OHS Act
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Overview of the OHS Act (The aim and scope; sections & regulations)
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Significant terms and definitions
Module 4: The Legal Responsibilities of Interested and Affected Parties
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Legal structure and responsibilities
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The role of the CEO and the general duties of management
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Health and safety policy
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The general responsibilities of employers towards employees (Information, communication; training and supervision - including supervision of machinery)
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The general responsibilities of employers towards other persons
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Responsibilities of employees
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Acts or omissions by employees (Including the principle of vicarious liability)
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Responsibilities of contractors (Contractors agreement; letter of good standing)
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The safety practitioner or safety co-coordinator
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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
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Good organisational governance
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Achieving SHE Excellence
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Management commitment
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Creating a safety culture
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Monitoring by management
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Common areas of control
Module 6:Applicable SHE Legislation
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Health and safety representatives and committees
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Record keeping
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Reporting to the Chief Inspector regarding reportable injuries and diseases
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Investigation of incidents
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Certain deductions prohibited/ personal safety equipment and facilities
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Exemptions
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Health and safety agreements
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Offences and penalties
Module 7: Risk Assessments, Systems or Program Approach
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Safety Risk Assessment (Baseline -; Issues Based – and Continuous Risk
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Assessments)
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The systems or program approach
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Design and implementation of an effective health and safety system
The programme will be use ful 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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Engineers,
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Middle Management and line Management,
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Supervisors,
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GMR 2(1) appointees,
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GMR 2(7) appointees,
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Safety and security officers,
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Compliance officers,
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Union Representatives and
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Learners in commercial and industrial insurance
Price:
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R 2290 (incl. Vat) per delegate
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Price include course material, certificates
For further information contact:
Deidre at telephone: (012) 666 8284/ 083 556 9407
Fax: (086) 547 2636 or (012) 661 1411