Health & Safety Representative Course (OHS3)

What is the Health & Safety Representative Course?

The Health & Safety Representative course incorporates theoretical, practical and reflexive learning.

It ensures that the learner is exposed to the true requirements and function of the H&S Representatives in the working environment.
The health and safety representative training course ensures learners understand the relevant act, legislation and all round knowledge of health and safety representative training.

The H&S Representative appointment is a legal requirement under Section 17 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and is compulsory for every organisation.

COURSE CONTENT

  • Introduction to health and safety
  • Legislative history
  • The Constitution
  • Understanding the act and regulations
  • Department of Labour/legislation
  • Important sections of the Act
  • The health and safety representative introduction and functions
  • H&S Representative appointment letters and monthly inspection sheets
  • Incident and accident investigations process and objectives
  • Department of labour Annexure (accident and disease) forms
  • Health and safety committee meetings

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.