Accredited Legal Liability

Understanding legal responsibility in the workplace is important for all managers, safety officers, and compliance professionals. Our legal liability course provides a thorough understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), equipping learners with the necessary skills to ensure workplace compliance and mitigate legal risks. This legal liability training goes beyond theory, it empowers managers to interpret regulations, enforce safety policies, and understand the real-world consequences of non-compliance. Whether you oversee operations, manage employees, or handle risk management, this course will give you the legal insight needed to protect your organisation from liability. Stay informed, stay compliant, and take control of legal safety standards. Enrol today in our legal liability course and gain the expertise needed to navigate workplace regulations with confidence!

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

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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.

SafetyCloud courses

Accredited:

Yes

Unit Standard Title:

Demonstrate knowledge and application of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993 (OHSA) (as amended) and the responsibilities of management in terms of the Act

E-Learning Price:

Not available as E-learning

E-Learning Duration:

Not Available as E-learning
SafetyCloud courses

Credits:

4
SafetyCloud courses

SAQA ID:

242668

Professional Body:

SACPCMP

CPD Points:

16

NQF Level:

4

Prerequisites:

None

HUB Availability:

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

Target Groups:

• Supervisors • All levels of management • Contractors

Receive online training delivered through video conferencing learning.

SafetyCloud courses

Accredited:

Yes

Unit Standard Title:

Demonstrate knowledge and application of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993 (OHSA) (as amended) and the responsibilities of management in terms of the Act

Webinar Price:

R3 105,00 (incl. VAT)

Webinar Duration:

2 days
SafetyCloud courses

Credits:

4
SafetyCloud courses

SAQA ID:

242668

Professional Body:

SACPCMP

CPD Points:

16

NQF Level:

4

Prerequisites:

None

HUB Availability:

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

Target Groups:

• Supervisors • All levels of management • Contractors

Book your seat at any one of our 15 NOSA Colleges throughout South Africa to experience health and safety training in the classroom guided by dedicated and experienced course facilitators.

SafetyCloud courses

Accredited:

Yes

Unit Standard Title:

Demonstrate knowledge and application of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993 (OHSA) (as amended) and the responsibilities of management in terms of the Act

Classroom Price:

R3 904,25 (incl. VAT)

Classroom Duration:

2 days
SafetyCloud courses

Credits:

4
SafetyCloud courses

SAQA ID:

242668

Professional Body:

SACPCMP

CPD Points:

16

NQF Level:

4

Prerequisites:

None

HUB Availability:

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

Target Groups:

• Supervisors • All levels of management • Contractors