Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993

Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993

The Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 has repealed the Machinery Occupational Safety Act 6 of 1983. The Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 is legislation approved by the Department of Labour which assists organizations with a set law. This law provides a set of rules and regulations that every employer must subscribe to with their workplace.

OHST has simplified this piece of legislation to a basic level of interpretation that anyone will be able to comprehend. The Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 is a must to all employers who wish to have better insights into legal liabilities with regards to health and safety within their workplaces.

COURSE 1


1) INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 85 of 1993


Contents
  • Overview of the OHS Act 85 of 1993
  • Legal Liabilities
  • Duties of employer and employees
  • SHE representatives and SHE committees
  • DOL Inspectors – Powers
  • Penalties
  • Case Study

Duration 1day
Target Group Managers, Business Owners, Supervisors, HSE representatives, Safety Officer
Course Objective This course provides the learner with a basic knowledge of the responsibilities pertaining to the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

COURSE 2


2) INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 85 of 1993


Contents
  • In Depth view of the Occupational Health & Safety Act no. 85 of 1993.
  • Understanding the legislative framework.
  • Legal Liabilities and legal appointments.
  • Understanding the elements of the health & safety policy.
  • Duties of employer.
  • Duties of employees.
  • SHE representatives and SHE committees.
  • Sec 37(2) agreements
  • DOL Inspectors – Powers.
  • Penalties as imposed by this legislation.
  • General Safety Regulations.
  • General Administrative Regulation.
  • Case Study.
  • Assessment.

Duration 2 days
Target Group Managers, Business Owners, Supervisors, HSE representatives, Safety Officers
Course Objective This course provides the learner with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and HSE procedures & compliance.