Basic OHS Act Legal Liability
Duration: 4 Hours
This workshop is structured to ensure a full understanding of legal liabilities and responsibilities, for managers who are usually answerable for the health and safety of others.
On this workshop, you will learn:
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Introduction to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993
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Structure of the Act
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Specific sections of the Civil and Criminal Liabilities Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993
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Basic regulation requirements
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Important definitions
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Legal duties
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Basic Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment requirements
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Offences and Penalties
Health & Safety Representative
Duration: 2 Days
This course provides an outline of some of the main areas that will fall within the responsibilities and functions of the nominated, elected and appointed SHE Representative, including workplace inspections
On this course you will learn:
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Introduction to the occupational Health & Safety Act 85 of 1993
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Duties and responsibilities of the employer and employees
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Functions of a health and safety representative
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Development and functions of a health and safety committee
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Inspection process (theory)
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Inspection process (practical)
Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
Duration: 2 Days
This course provides an outline of some of the main areas that will fall within occupational health, safety hazard identification and risk assessment as well as environmental aspect and impact assessments, includes a practical risk assessment.
On this course, you will learn:
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Hazard and risk terminology
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Methodologies
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Understanding the Risk Matrix
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Hazard Classification and sources
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Hazard Identification
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HIRA Process
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Hierarchy of Control
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Determine the Risk Rating
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Development of a Risk Register
Emergency Preparedness & Evacuation Procedure
Duration: 1 Day
If you are part of the H&S team, this course will prepare you to be able to deal with different emergencies in the workplace. You will be able to assist your fellow employees, clients, contractors and visitors on your premises in case of an emergency.
On this course, you will learn:
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The intention of an emergency plan
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Evacuation procedures
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Emergency floor plans
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Key emergency personnel
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Specific emergencies and actions
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Emergency telephone numbers
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Department / Floor / Area Sweep
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Rescue Techniques
Basic Fire Fighting
Duration: 1 Day
This course is designed for persons who are required to practice fire prevention as well as identify, contain and extinguish a fire by operating basic firefighting equipment. You will understand the relationship between fire safety, fire prevention and good housekeeping in the workplace and how to correctly manage the emergency.
On this course, you will learn:
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How to identify different types of fires
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Explaining and practice fire prevention.
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Operating basic fire fighting equipment.
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Perform basic fire fighting procedures.
First Aid Level 1
Duration: 2 Days
First Aid level 1 is the entry level course on emergency principles. You learn to perform basic life support and first aid in emergencies. The course entails theoretical knowledge as well as practical such as CPR.
On this course you will learn:
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Principals of emergency care, safety and emergency scene management
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Artificial Respirations
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One Man CPR
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Airway Obstruction
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Wounds & Bleeding
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Shock, unconsciousness & fainting
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Fractures & splinting
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Burns
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Head & Spinal Injuries
First Aid Level 2
Duration: 4 Days
First Aid level 2 (intermediate level) You learn to perform basic life support and first aid in emergencies. The course entails theoretical knowledge as well as practical elements.
On this course, you will learn:
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Emergency scene management.
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Rescue breathing, CPR and choking for adults, children and infants.
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Shock.
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Bleeding and wounds.
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Neck and spine immobilization and transportation.
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Fractures and dislocations.
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Burns.
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Thermal stress.
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Poisoning.
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Medical emergencies.
First Aid Level 3
Duration: 5 Days
Provide first aid as an advanced first responder. The course entails advanced theory and practical skills.
On this course, you will learn:
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Current, applicable legislation.
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Emergency materials, equipment and/or possible improvisation.
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Ethics and scope of practice of a first responder.
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Primary and secondary assessment.
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Applied anatomy and physiology.
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Safe oxygen administration.
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Measurement of blood pressure and pulse.
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Shock.
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Haemorrhage.
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Soft tissue injuries.
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Eye injuries.
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Ear injuries.
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Burns.
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Universal precautions regarding safe management of blood and body fluids.
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Developmental adaptations applicable for sick and injured older persons, adults, children or infants.
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Fractures.
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Signs and symptoms of common infectious diseases.
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Levels of consciousness.
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Hand-over report.
Supervisory OHS
Duration: 3 Days
This course is structured to ensure a full understanding of the Health and Safety Supervisors and their responsibilities. It is structured for the higher level of employee and who are usually answerable for the health and safety of others.
On this course, you will learn:
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Understand the different roles of supervisors in H&S.
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Key functions between the supervisor and employees.
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Responsibility of supervisors regarding incident reporting.
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Completion of Annexure 1 & WCL2 forms as per the COID Act.
Stacking and Storage
Duration: 1 Day
On this course you will learn about the safe stacking and storage of documents, boxes, equipment etc. Learn the basic principles and legal requirements of stacking and storage?
On this course, you will learn:
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The legal requirements as per the OHS Act
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Able to identify hazards with regards to stacking and storage
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Precautions to take with stacking & storage operations
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General requirements regarding positioning, size, stability and segregation when stacking & storing components, practical inspections and written reports.
Environmental Awareness
Duration: 1 Day
This course is structured to assist with the understanding of Environmental Legal Liabilities and responsibilities.
In this course you will learn:
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Identify the components of the environment and describe their interrelationships
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Identify a range of impacts on the environment and use the correct terminology to describe them.
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Describe natural events and human activities which result in impacts on the environment
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Gather information related to a particular environmental impact on the immediate surroundings and use it to describe the cause and effect of the impact.
Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act
Duration: 1 Day
Your company must register with Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (COID). It’s a legal requirement!
On this course, you will learn:
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How your company registers for COID.
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How your company can pay for tariffs
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How your company can claim compensation for employees who've contracted disease or been injured on duty.
Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
Duration: 1 Day
This training course is specifically aimed at employees who will be one of the first persons to arrive at an incident scene and who will be tasked with the formal investigation as legally required. Focuses on equipping SHE Representatives, supervisors, appointed incident investigators, committee members and management to deal with an occupational incident.
Root Cause Analysis is a method used to address a problem or non- conformance, in order to get to the “root cause” of the problem. RCA is a tool designed to help identify not only what and how an event occurred, but also why it happened.
On this course you will learn:
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The Legal Requirements for conducting investigations
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How to approach and conduct an investigation
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Practical examples of incident investigations
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The standard for investigation of workplace incidents
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The people, tools and equipment required to conduct the investigation
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Gathering and evaluation of data
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Methods to gather data
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Performing post investigation activities
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Remedial action
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What is Root Cause Analysis.
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Root Cause Analysis definitions.
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Philosophy of Root Cause Analysis.
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Symptom approach.
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Five major steps.
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Brainstorming.
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The “5 WHY’S”.
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Problem solving.
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
Duration: 24 Months
Course Content
The qualifications consist of 3 components: knowledge which is theory, practical which is practical application in the workplace, and a workplace component which requires you complete working hours.
External Integrated Summative Assignment (EISA)
Once you have successfully completed all three components, you are eligible for the EISA. The EISA is a final integrated assessment that is done in the form of a written assessment and cover the key elements of the theory and practical modules.
Assignments:
5 x Knowledge assignments
9 x Practical assignments with practical tasks/activities
A qualified learner will be able to:
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Inspect work places and environments to identify the occupational health and safety hazards and determine the associated risks.
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Facilitate and support actions to eliminate or control hazards to minimise risks in a designated work area.
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Represent the needs of employees with regard to Occupational Health and Safety matters.
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Participate in the planning and implementation of operational Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
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Monitor and continually improve the effectiveness of operational Occupational Health and Safety systems.
The qualification is made up of a Knowledge, Practical and Workplace component. Assignments: 5 theory assignments 9 practical assignments
Asbestos Abatement Regulations
Duration: 1 Day
The duty of care an employer holds towards their employees to protect them from asbestos exposure and to provide information, instruction and training on asbestos is not a new one, this is carried over from the previous Asbestos Regulations, along with the requirement to keep records.
On this course, you will learn:
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What is Asbestos.
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Asbestos Types
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Asbestos Related Diseases
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Asbestos Regulations
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Asbestos Management
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Asbestos Work
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Penalties
Hazmat Awareness
Duration: 1 Day
The most important aspect of chemicals is identifying the substance, and how it will affect human health, property and the environment.
On this course, you will learn:
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Identification and Classification of Dangerous Goods
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Hazards Associated with Dangerous Goods
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Personal Protective Equipment
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Safe Handling of Flammable Substances
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Spillage Control
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Formulating a Response Plan
Regulations for Hazardous Chemical Agents
Duration: 1 Day
Every employer who undertakes work which is liable to expose an employee to an HCA must, before any employee is exposed to the workplace, provide employees with suitable and sufficient information, instruction and training.
On this course, you will learn:
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Hazardous Chemical Agents
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UN Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
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Definitions
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Exposure Controls
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Monitoring Controls
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Regulations
Sprinkler Systems
Duration: 1 Day
On completion of the course the learner will be able to:
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Understand how sprinklers are designed and how different types of sprinkler heads work.
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Understand how fire loads are calculated.
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Understand water supply requirements and how effective capacity of tanks is calculated.
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Know maintenance required for various parts of the sprinkler installation.
SANS 10400
Duration: 4 Days
On this course you will gain a holistic view of the application of the National Building Regulations. You will learn some of the fundamentals of the NBR and the elementary applications thereof.
On this course, you will learn:
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General principles and requirements
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Part A - XA
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Structural Design, Public Safety, Site Operations, Excavations, Foundations, Floors, Walls, Roofs, Stairways, Glazing, Lighting and Ventilations, Drainage, Non-water-borne means of Sanitary Disposal, Stormwater Disposal, Facilities for Persons with Disabilities, Fire Protection, Space Heating, Fire Installation, Environmental Sustainability and Energy Usage in Buildings
Ergonomics Workshop
Duration: 1 Day
Workplace ergonomics is the science of designing the workplace, keeping in mind the capabilities and limitations of the worker. A workplace ergonomics improvement process removes risk factors that lead to musculoskeletal injuries and allows for improved human performance and productivity.
On completion of the course the learner will be able to:
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To understand the principles behind the Ergonomic Regulations 2019, No. R 1589 as published in December 2019.
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To know how to implement Ergonomics into your workplace based on the day-to-day activities of interaction of humans to the tasks that they conduct