This Unit Standard is intended for all managers who should know the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and the consequences of non-compliance. It will be useful for managers at all levels as well as safety and security officers, compliance officers and learners in commercial and industrial insurance.
Course Outline
The qualifying learner is capable of:
- explaining the basic principles of the Act and accompanying Regulations.
- explaining the requirements for minimum compliance stipulated in the Act.
- interpreting the management controls required to achieve compliance.
- explaining the obligations of managers in terms of communication and training
- Part A: Principles in Liability
- Part B: The Occupational Health and Safety Act and Legislative Criminal Liability
- Part C: Overview of OHS Act regulations
- Part D: Introduction to Environmental Law
- Part E: Corporate Governance
- Part F: Practical Guidance – Legal Compliance Plan and Risk Assessment
- Part G: Legal Compliance Strategy
Formative assessment
Various activities will be completed during class as well as for homework.
Summative assessment
Written assessment and practical exercise to be completed at the end of course
