This course is designed to provide a broad outline of some of the main areas that fall under the large umbrella of occupational safety, health and environmental management. The information included in this course is therefore of a general nature to provide persons with insight into the general principles used to establish a sound SHE programme framework.
Formative assessment
Various activities will be completed during class as well as for homework.
Summative assessment
Written assessment to be done at the end of the course.
Course outline
By the end of the course, the successful learner will understand:
- the role and function of a supervisor
- the basic principles of effective communication
- the theories underlying the NOSA Five Star System
- the main components of the NOSA Five Star System
- common causes of incidents and basic prevention techniques
- the legal requirements concerning the employer’s basic duties and responsibilities
- hazards and risks associated with a workplace
- general principles of occupational health in the workplace, including the functions of OHS personnel
- environmental awareness and waste management
- basic understanding of fire management in the workplace
- an overview of management responsibility.
