What is the Health & Safety Representative Course?

The Health & Safety Representative course incorporates theoretical, practical and reflexive learning.

It ensures that the learner is exposed to the true requirements and function of the H&S Representatives in the working environment.
The health and safety representative training course ensures learners understand the relevant act, legislation and all round knowledge of health and safety representative training.

The H&S Representative appointment is a legal requirement under Section 17 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and is compulsory for every organisation.

DURATION

1 day

CERTIFICATE VALIDITY

2 years

Health & Safety Representative Course (OHS3) at the Emcare Training Academy
Health & Safety Representative Course
COURSE CONTENT

  • Introduction to health and safety
  • Legislative history
  • The Constitution
  • Understanding the act and regulations
  • Department of Labour/legislation
  • Important sections of the Act
  • The health and safety representative introduction and functions
  • H&S Representative appointment letters and monthly inspection sheets
  • Incident and accident investigations process and objectives
  • Department of labour Annexure (accident and disease) forms
  • Health and safety committee meetings
Training

PRE-REQUISITES

  • English read/write proficiency.
  • Local language instructors are available on request for groups of 10+
Training

VENUE LOCATIONS

  • Available at all Emcare branches. Available at your premises for groups of 8+
Training

QUALITY ALIGNMENT

  • CETA

  • US9964

Certifications Available

  • Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an EMCARE Certificate.

Accreditation & Affiliates

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