Mine Health & Safety (MHS) Act

The course offers an overview of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), including the latest amendments and its implications for safety, health and the environment in a mine.

Course outline

    • Introduction to the MHSA, common law and legislation
    • Criminal and civil liability
    • Duties of employers regarding health, safety and environmental (HSE) issues in a mining environment. The role of the MHSA in the broader responsibilities for HSE
    • Aims and objectives of the MHSA
    • Legal duties and responsibilities of the employee
    • Implications of manufacturer’s duties in accordance with the MHSA
    • Types of incidents that must be reported in terms of the MHSA and regulations, and the other steps taken regarding incidents

Summative assessment

Assessment to be done at the end of the course.

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:

No

Unit Standard Title:

None

E-Learning Price:

Not Available as E-learning

E-Learning Duration:

Not Available as E-learning
SafetyCloud courses

Credits:

None
SafetyCloud courses

SAQA ID:

None

Professional Body:

Saiosh

CPD Points:

5

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.

SafetyCloud courses

Accredited:

No

Unit Standard Title:

None

Webinar Price:

R2 599,00 (incl. VAT)

Webinar Duration:

2 days
SafetyCloud courses

Credits:

None
SafetyCloud courses

SAQA ID:

None

Professional Body:

Saiosh

CPD Points:

5

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.

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:

No

Unit Standard Title:

None

Classroom Price:

R3 461,50 (incl. VAT)

Classroom Duration:

2 days
SafetyCloud courses

Credits:

None
SafetyCloud courses

SAQA ID:

None

Professional Body:

Saiosh

CPD Points:

5

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.