LEGAL & MANAGEMENT · 1 DAY · CAPE TOWN
Introduction to the OHS Act training
You can't comply with a law you haven't read. In one day, this course takes your managers, supervisors and SHE committee through the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, covering what it says, who it applies to and what it expects of them. This introduction to the OHS Act course runs at your workplace in Cape Town.
- Duration
- 1 day
- Prerequisites
- Able to read and write
- Delivery
- On-site at your workplace
Who should attendManagers, supervisors, SHEQ practitioners, SHE committee members, representatives, security staff and contractors
Compliance starts with understanding
A company's ability to comply depends on its responsible and accountable people clearly understanding what the legal duties of the company and of individuals are. Without that understanding, effort and money go to the wrong places, and the gaps that cause losses stay open.
This course explains what the lawmakers intended. More importantly, it gives delegates the competence to make sure the employer's duties are carried out in line with the OHS Act, from the general duties in section 8 to the regulations covering machinery, electrical equipment and occupational health.
What delegates will be able to do
Each module builds a specific competence. By the end of the day, delegates can define and show their understanding of:
- The South African legal system and where the OHS Act fits
- The key terms used in the Act
- The sections of the Act that apply to their workplace
- The duties of employers and of employees
- What the general regulations require
- Machinery safety requirements
- Portable electrical equipment and the Act
- The employer's responsibilities for occupational health
Course modules
- South African legal system
- Terminology used in the Act
- Applicable sections of the Act
- Duties of employers and employees
- General regulations requirements
- Machinery safety
- Portable electrical equipment and the Act
- Responsibilities for occupational health
Who should attend
Managers and supervisors, SHEQ practitioners, SHE committee members and representatives, security officials and contractors. In short, anyone who needs a solid working knowledge of the Act without a full week in the classroom.
Key sections coveredThe Acts and regulations behind this service
| Law | Section | What it requires |
|---|---|---|
| OHS Act 85 of 1993 | Section 8 | General duties of employers to their employees |
| OHS Act 85 of 1993 | Section 14 | General duties of employees at work |
| OHS Act 85 of 1993 | Section 16 | Duties of the chief executive officer and assigned managers |
| OHS Act 85 of 1993 | Sections 17–19 | Health and safety representatives and committees |
What delegates receive
Each delegate receives a certificate of completion for your training records.
What is the OHS Act?
The Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 is South Africa's main law on workplace health and safety. It places duties on employers to provide a safe workplace, and on employees to work safely. It's supported by regulations covering specific topics such as first aid, machinery, electrical installations, hazardous substances and construction.
What is the difference between this course and the 5-day OHS Act course?
This one-day course is a practical overview for managers, supervisors and committee members. The 5-day OHS Act course is an in-depth programme for safety officers, who need to apply the Act and its regulations in detail every day.
Who needs OHS Act training?
There's no single "OHS Act certificate" the law requires everyone to hold. But managers, supervisors and representatives can only carry out their duties if they understand the Act. This course is the most efficient way to give them that understanding, and to have evidence of it in your training records.
Get in touch
Book Introduction to the OHS Act
Tell us how many delegates you have and your preferred dates. We can tailor the examples to your industry, whether that's food production, warehousing, construction or office work.
- Phone064 549 5312
- Emailinfo@bmsholdings.co.za
- AddressThe Colosseum, First Floor, Century Way, Century City, Cape Town, 7441