Basic Health and safety

Introduction:

This course gives the learner skills and knowledge needed to ensure workplace compliance with the South African Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Any learner who successfully completes this course will be able to effectively implement best practices for health and safety that are legally compliant and applicable to their workplace.

Key Learning Areas

• Roles and responsibilities of employees and employers in health and safety.
• Identification and management of potential occupational hazards.
• Safety indicators and emergency procedures.
• Functions and application of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Developing, implementing and maintaining workplace health and safety programmes.
• Applying health and safety principles to work areas.
• General interpretation of Health and Safety legislation.