OHS Act Course (OHS9)
What is the OHS Act Course?
The OHS Act Course equips learners with the ability to understand and interpret the terminology used and objectives of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993. Learner program outcomes include exposure to the national and provincial structures of the legislation (OHS) and various sections and regulations of the act, with the aim of implementing important sections of the act, thus striving toward H&S compliance.
COURSE CONTENT
- Introduction to health and safety
- Legislative history
- The constitution
- Understanding the act and regulations
- Department of Labour/legislation
- The OHS Act 85 of 1993
- Sections and certain regulation of the act
- Health and safety policy statements
- Contractors and Section 37.2 agreements
- Incident and accident investigations
- Department of Labour Annexure form (accidents and diseases)
- 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

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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.
Related Courses
Health & Safety Induction Course (OHS1/2)
Health & Safety Representative Course (OHS3)
Risk Assessment Course (OHS6)
Safety Plus Course Package (SO)
Emergency Evacuation Procedures Course (OHS13)
Accident Incident Investigation Course (OHS5)
General Health & Safety Course / Apply Health & Safety to a work area (OHS7)
OHS Supervisors Course Package (OHSS)
COIDA Course (OHS12)
OHS Workshop (OHS10)
Lock out and Permit to Work Course (LO)
Legal Liability Course (LL)
