On completion of this training course, the trainee will be able to:
- Distinguish between Common Law and Legislation
- Distinguish between Criminal and Civil Liability, and explain which one the OHS Act makes provision for
- Know the Common Law duties of employers to employees
regarding occupational health and safety
- Describe where the OHS Act fits into the broader legal
responsibilities for SHE
- Explain the purpose of the OHS Act
- Use the correct referencing method for the OHS Act and
Regulations
- Apply the principles of self-regulation and risk management as set out by the OHS Act
- List, respectively, the main duties of employers, employees and
the government in terms of the OHS Act
- Explain the implications of manufacturers’ duties as set out by the OHS Act
- List the types of incidents that must be reported in terms of the OHS Act, and state what other steps need to be taken regarding incidents
- Prove insight into the liabilities of various parties under the OHS Act
- Explain the full extent of the OHS Act with reference to all
regulations and safety standards.