Introduction to OHS Act

This course provides the learner with a basic knowledge of the responsibilities pertaining to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act).

Course outline

By the end of the course, the learner will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

  • the legal liabilities of employers and contractors
  • the difference between common law and legislation
  • the attributes that need to be addressed
  • how to:
    • use and read the OHS Act (including the intention and meaning of the sections)
    • do citation of legal requirements
  • who can assist in making the OHS Act work
  • the responsibilities and rights of various role players (in terms of the OHS Act)
  • when a health and safety policy is effective
  • the basic understanding of how to manage health and safety.

Course information


Classroom Price: IconClassroom Price:R2 041,25 (incl. VAT)
Classroom Duration: IconClassroom Duration:1 day
Accredited: IconAccredited:No
Credits: IconCredits:None
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:None
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Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:2
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:• All employees, but especially management and supervisory personnel
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E-Learning Price: IconE-Learning Price:R1 311,00 (incl. VAT)
E-Learning Duration: IconE-Learning Duration:1 day
Accredited: IconAccredited:No
Credits: IconCredits:None
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:None
Unit Standard ID: IconUnit Standard ID:None
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:None
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:2
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:• All employees, but especially management and supervisory personnel
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Webinar Price: IconWebinar Price:R1 523,75 (incl. VAT)
Webinar Duration: IconWebinar Duration:1 day
Accredited: IconAccredited:No
Credits: IconCredits:None
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:None
Unit Standard ID: IconUnit Standard ID:None
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:None
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:2
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:• All employees, but especially management and supervisory personnel
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