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.

Accredited:

Unit Standard Title:

None

E-Learning Price:

Not available as E-learning

E-Learning Duration:

Not Available as E-learning

Credits:

None

SAQA ID:

None

Professional Body:

Saiosh

CPD Points:

NQF Level:

None

Prerequisites:

None

HUB Availability:

Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.

Target Groups:

• HSE practitioners • Senior and middle management • HSE Representatives • Full-time health and safety stewards • Supervisors/artisans

Receive online training delivered through video conferencing learning.