OHASA (Occupational Health and Safety Act)

Course Contents

1. An overview of Occupational Health and Safety Legislation in South Africa - The Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993

• Introduction

• The purpose of the Act and the scope of application

• Definitions

• Section 8 - The employer responsibilities

• Section 13 - Duty to inform

• Section 24 - Report to Inspector regarding certain incidents

• Sections 18, 20, 23, 26 and 29 - Other employer duties

• Sections 14 & 15 - The employee's responsibilities

• Section 16 - Chief executive officer charged with certain duties - legal appointments

• Section 25 - Reporting Occupational Diseases

• Section 37 - Acts or Omissions by Employees or mandatories

2. Regulations:

• General Regulations

• Health Regulations

• Mechanical Regulations

• Electrical Regulations

NQF Level

• Further Education and Training (FET) Level 3