The purpose of this training guide is to:
The competency includes knowledge and understanding of the requirements applicable to:
- Discussing fundamental issues pertaining to occupational safety, health and environment.
- Demonstrating an understanding of Safety Theories and Principles.
- Applying the fundamentals of Risk Management.
Applying safety, health and environment management systems
The following aspects will be addressed in this course:
- Module 1 – Incident and Accident Causation Theories
- Module 2 – Theories of Management and Management Systems
- Module 3 – The creation and promulgation of legislation
- Module 4 – Legislative Compliance
- Module 5 – SHE System Policies and Procedures
- Module 6 – South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and the National Qualifications Framework (NQF)
- Module 7 – Workplace Safety Practices
- Module 8 – Environmental Management
- Module 9 – Workplace ergonomics
- Module 10 – Introduction to Occupational Hygiene and Occupational Health
Who should attend:
- Chief Executive Officers and Managing Directors
- Managers assigned in terms of section 16 (2), as well as persons appointed to assist them
- Competent Persons and their Assistants as per General Machinery Regulation 2
- Appointed Person as per Construction Regulations 8(5)
- SHE Managers, Practitioners and Officers
- Supervisors and Foremen
- Correctly identified employees