General Health & Safety Course / Apply Health & Safety to a work area (OHS7)
What is the General Health & Safety Course?
The General Health and Safety course provides employees with a better understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, principals, systems and hurdles employees are faced with within the working environment. The objective is for all employees to adopt and encourage a healthy and safe ethos at work.




COURSE CONTENT
- Correctly interpret the essential sections of the Act (Act 85 of 1993) and will be able to explain the importance of these sections within the workplace context
- Carrying out practical, safe, work procedures in order to demonstrate an ability to implement theoretical knowledge effectively in the workplace
- Carrying out an assessment of the effectiveness of procedures and recommending suitable remedial action
- Explaining safety, health and environmental requirements in a workplace
- Applying safety, health and environmental principles and procedures in a workplace
- Exercising safety, health and environmental responsibilities in a workplace
Duration
1 Day
PRE-REQUISITES
English read/write proficiency.
Local language instructors are available on request for groups of 10+
VENUE LOCATIONS
Available at all EMCARE branches.
Available at your premises for groups of 8+.
QUALITY ALIGNMENT
CETA
US9964
Certifications Available
Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an EMCARE Certificate.
Included in Course
A4 certificates.
Learner manuals.
Training equipment.
Presentation equipment.
For training at your premises travel/accomodation charges may apply.
CERTIFICATE VALIDITY
2 Years
Additional Information
This is a Short Learning Programme.
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