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

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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Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:None
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E-Learning Price: IconE-Learning Price:R1 311,00 (incl. VAT)
E-Learning Duration: IconE-Learning Duration:1 day
Credits: IconCredits: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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Receive online training delivered through video conferencing learning.

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Webinar Price: IconWebinar Price:R1 523,75 (incl. VAT)
Webinar Duration: IconWebinar Duration:1 day
Credits: IconCredits: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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This course is delivered in-person at selected NOSA Colleges across the country. Benefit from an interactive, classroom-based experience guided by experienced facilitators.

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Unit Standard ID: IconUnit Standard ID:None
Classroom Price: IconClassroom Price:R2 041,25 (incl. VAT)
Classroom Duration: IconClassroom Duration:1 day
Credits: IconCredits: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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