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.

Summative Assessment

      • Assessment to be done at the end of the course.

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

Course Information

Access over 100 safety training programmes – including SAMTRAC, the world’s leading workplace risk management course and the most sought-after training certificate in the HSE industry, suited for all places of work – on-demand, from wherever you are, with SafetyCloud Online. Learn from the world leader in occupational health and safety – in your own time, at your own pace via our E-Learning offering. Selected NOSA Colleges offer fully equipped computer labs and connectivity so that you can start a career in occupational health and safety even if you have limited access to E-learning equipment and connectivity.

Unit Standard Title:

E-Learning Price:

Not Available as E-learning

E-Learning Duration:

Not Available as E-learning

Credits:

SAQA ID:

Professional Body:

Saiosh

CPD Points:

5

NQF Level:

Prerequisites:

None

HUB Availability:

Coming soon

Target Groups:

• HSE practitioners • Senior and middle management • HSE Representatives • Full-time health and safety stewards • Supervisors/artisans.
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At SafetyCloud, we want to offer this same opportunity to prospective and current occupational health and safety professionals. They can now also receive training delivered through our our interactive online webinars. We have been at the forefront of occupational health, safety, and environmental training for over seven decades and looking to the future, we continue to offer the same world class training for which we have become renowned adding flexibility to train anytime from anywhere on our new powerful digital platform.

Unit Standard Title:

Webinar Price:

R2 300 (incl. VAT)

Webinar Duration:

2 days

Credits:

SAQA ID:

Professional Body:

Saiosh

CPD Points:

5

NQF Level:

Prerequisites:

None

HUB Availability:

Coming soon

Target Groups:

• HSE practitioners • Senior and middle management • HSE Representatives • Full-time health and safety stewards • Supervisors/artisans.
SIGN UP FOR WEBINAR

We continue to offer tailored on-site training and classroom-based teaching at any of our 12 NOSA Colleges throughout South Africa. Offering you access to more than 100 safety training programmes – including SAMTRAC, the world’s leading workplace risk management course and the most sought-after training certificate in the HSE industry, suited for all places of work. Book your seat at one of our NOSA Colleges to experience safety training in the classroom.

Unit Standard Title:

Course Price:

R2 880 (incl. VAT)

Course Duration:

2 days

Credits:

SAQA ID:

Professional Body:

Saiosh

CPD Points:

5

NQF Level:

Prerequisites:

None

Target Groups:

• HSE practitioners • Senior and middle management • HSE Representatives • Full-time health and safety stewards • Supervisors/artisans.
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