Management Legal Liability In Terms Of The OHS Act
DESCRIPTION
Unit Standard (SAQA Reg. No 242668)
Our Management Legal Liability course covers everything from law and legislation to the purpose of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act. Employers can often be held liable for the actions of their employees, even if they had no intention to cause harm or played no direct role in the incident. To understand this, it is essential to grasp two key concepts: employer and employee responsibilities and liabilities, as well as minimum compliance requirements through management controls and workplace safety inspections.The practice of occupational health and safety, as well as the OHS Act, imposes clear responsibilities and obligations on employers. By ignoring these duties, employers put themselves at continuous risk. Failure to fulfill these legal responsibilities may result in both employers and employees being prosecuted under civil and criminal law, which can lead to fines and, in severe cases, imprisonment.
Successful candidates credited with this unit standard are able to:
- Explain the basic principles of the Act and the accompanying Regulations
- Explain the requirements for minimum compliance stipulated in the Act.
- Interpret the management controls required to achieve compliance
- Explain the obligations of managers in terms of communication and training
COURSE DURATION: 2 Days
NQF LEVEL: 4
CREDITS: 4
Quality Assured Partner: Transport Education And Training Authority
Description
.Management Legal Liability Learning Outcomes
This course is intended for all managers who should know the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and the consequences of non-compliance. It will be useful for managers at all levels as well as safety and security officers, compliance officers and learners in commercial and industrial insurance. The area of focus of this programme will be;
The Act And Regulations
The Need for Safety, Health and Environmental Protection
Law and Legislation
- Common Law
- Statutory Law
- Health And Safety Legislation
Occupational Health and Safety Act 85, 1993
- The Purpose Of The Act
- Department Of Labour
- Objectives
- Standards
Regulations
Statutory Rights, Responsibilities And Liabilities
- Rights In The Constitution Of The RSA – Act 108, 1996
- Employer Responsibilities
- Employee Responsibilities
- Employee Liabilities
- Employer Liabilities
Requirements For Minimum Compliance
Health and Safety Representatives
- Functions of Health and Safety Representatives
- Explanations
Health and Safety Committees
- Functions of Health And Safety Committees
- Health And Safety Meetings
- Who Must Attend These Meetings
- Documentation Of Meetings
- Powers Of The H&S Committee
- Explanations
Other Legal Requirements
- Inspectors
- Explanations
Legislated Duties
Cost Of Incidents
- Social Impact
- Financial Impact
- Cost Of Incidents
- Incident Ratio
Implement Management Controls
How To Work Safely
- Safeguarding Machinery And Equipment
- Burns From Electrical Apparatus
- Company Vehicles
Hazards And Risks
- Physical Hazards
- Chemical Hazards
- Biological Hazards
- Ergonomic Hazards
- Psychosocial Hazards
- Classification of Hazards
- Risks
Unsafe Acts And Conditions
- Unsafe Acts
- Unsafe Conditions
Safe And Productive Work Area
- The Internal Responsibility System (IRS)
- Internal Responsibility For Health And Safety
- The Need For Procedures
- Follow This Procedure
- Identify Workplace Hazards
- Controlling Workplace Hazards
Workplace Safety Inspections
- Causes Of Accidents
- The Need And Purpose Of Workplace Inspections
- Types Of Inspections
- Persons Responsible For Inspections
- Planning And Preparation
- Doing The Inspection
- Completing The Inspection Checklist
Reporting On Hazards and Unsafe Conditions
- Steps To Follow When Reporting
- Methods Of Reporting
Control Measures (Corrective Action)
- Risk Control Measures
- Maintaining Risk Control Measures
- Examples Of Corrective Action That Can Be Recommended
- Practical Measures To Control Hazards
Communication And Training
Management Obligations
Safety Training
- The Role Of On The Job Training In Preventing Future Accidents
- Controlling Losses By Teaching People
- Aims Of An On-The-Job Training Programme
- Coach Employees
.Entry Level Requirements Into This Programme
- Certified copy of your ID document
- School certificate Grade 12 or Skills certificate equivalent NQF Level 3 or Trade test certificate
Learning Assumed To Be In Place And Recognition Of Prior Learning
- Communication at NQF Level 3 or equivalent.
- Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3 or equivalent
Who Should Attend?
This course is intended for all managers who should know the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the consequences of non-compliance. It will be useful for managers at all levels as well as safety and security officers, compliance officers and learners in commercial and industrial insurance. More specifically, it is recommended for:
Senior Management and Directors | Operations and Production Managers | Human Resources Managers | Health and Safety Officers and SHE Representatives | Supervisors and Team Leaders | Compliance Officers | Security Managers | Commercial and Industrial Insurance Professionals | Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
