The OHS Act and the Responsibilities of Management

THE OHS ACT AND THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF MANAGEMENT

04 July 2012: Southern Sun: Century City (Canal Walk): Cape Town

16 August 2012: Kingfisher Conference Centre: Mount Edgecombe: Umhlanga Rocks
 

Click here to download registration forms for: 04 July 2012: Southern Sun: Century City (Canal Walk): Cape Town

Click here to download registration forms for: 16 August 2012: Kingfisher Conference Centre: Mount Edgecombe: Umhlanga Rocks

Course Content:

Module 1:  Basic introduction to OHS                 

Module 2:  Importance of legal compliance.

Module 3:  Composition of the OHS Act.

Module 4:  Significant terms and definitions.

Module 5:  Fundamental elements of effective safety management.

Module 6:  Good organisational governance and safety management

Module 7:  Assessing safety risks

Module 8:  Achieving SHE excellence

Module 9:  The role of the CEO and the general duties of management

Module 10: Imposed relationship between line management and the safety practitioner

Module 11: General duties of manufacturers and sale of articles.

Module 12: General duties of employees and employee involvement.

Module 13: Health and Safety Representatives and Committees

Module 14: Reportable injuries and occupational diseases

Module 15: Personal safety equipment and facilities

Module 16: Acts or omissions; exemptions, third party agreements and penalties

Module 17: Establishing an effective SHE system

Who should attend?

• The programme will be useful 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.

Purpose of the Course:

• This course is intended for all managers who should know the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and the consequences of non-compliance.
• The qualifying learner is capable of: 
• 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. 

Price:  
• R 1490 (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: (012) 666 8264

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Click here to download registration forms for: 04 July 2012: Southern Sun: Century City (Canal Walk): Cape Town

Click here to download registration forms for: 16 August 2012: Kingfisher Conference Centre: Mount Edgecombe: Umhlanga Rocks