A-Z mine health & safety act (MHSA)

The course offers the learner the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the Mine Health Safety Act (MHSA) and applicable regulations. Learners will gain knowledge of duties for employer and employees as well as the tripartite institutions.

Formative assessment

Various activities will be completed during class as well as for homework.

Summative assessment

Written assessment to be done at the end of the course.

Course outline

  • Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA):
    • Definitions
    • Regulations
    • Mine and Works Regulations
  • Legal appointments
  • Duties of:
    • Employer
    • Employees
    • Suppliers
    • HSE Representatives
    • HSE Committee
  • The Inspectorate’s
    • powers
    • duties
  • Requirements for machinery
  • Occupational health (mining)
  • Occupational hygiene (mining)
  • Environmental issues
  • Safe declaration
  • Roles and responsibilities

 

Course information

Study in your own time, at your own pace via our E-Learning offering. Selected NOSA Colleges also offer fully equipped computer and internet facilities so that you can start a career in health and safety. A free service accessible to registered students.
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E-Learning Price: IconE-Learning Price:Not available as E-learning
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Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:None
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:None
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• HSE practitioners • Senior and middle management • HSE Representatives • Full-time health and safety stewards • Supervisors/artisans
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Receive online training delivered through video conferencing learning.

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Webinar Price: IconWebinar Price:Not available as a Webinar
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Credits: IconCredits:None
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:None
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:None
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:None
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• HSE practitioners • Senior and middle management • HSE Representatives • Full-time health and safety stewards • Supervisors/artisans
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This course is delivered in-person at selected NOSA Colleges across the country. Benefit from an interactive, classroom-based experience guided by experienced facilitators.

Accredited: IconAccredited:No
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Classroom Price: IconClassroom Price:R7 302,50 (incl. VAT)
Classroom Duration: IconClassroom Duration:5 days
Credits: IconCredits:None
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:None
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:None
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:None
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• HSE practitioners • Senior and middle management • HSE Representatives • Full-time health and safety stewards • Supervisors/artisans
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