Safety & Legal Compliance
Legal Liability & Compliance Training Training
Unit Standard 259615 · NQF Level 4
SAQA-aligned legal liability & compliance training training delivered online, on-site or at our centres in Midrand and Durban. Daily classes, no waiting period.
Quick answer
What is the Legal Liability & Compliance Training course?
This accredited course provides learners with a clear understanding of legal liability within the workplace, with specific focus on occupational health and safety responsibilities. The training covers employer and employee duties, criminal and civil liability, negligence, vicarious liability, and the consequences of non-compliance with health and safety legislation. Learners will be equipped to understand their legal exposure, apply preventative measures, and support lawful and responsible decision-making in the workplace.
Course outline
What the Legal Liability & Compliance Training course covers, module by module.
- Introduction to legal liability in the workplace
- Overview of occupational health and safety legislation
- Duties and responsibilities of employers and employees
- Criminal, civil, and vicarious liability
- Negligence and breach of duty of care
- Consequences of non-compliance and enforcement actions
- Incident liability and accountability
- Practical application of legal liability principles
- Reducing legal exposure through compliance and supervision
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the concept of legal liability in the workplace
- Identify the legal duties of employers and employees
- Understand different types of liability and their consequences
- Recognise the impact of non-compliance with safety legislation
- Apply legal principles to reduce workplace liability risks
Who should attend
- Employers and business owners
- Managers and supervisors
- Health and Safety Officers and Representatives
- Safety Supervisors
- Contractors and management personnel
Entry requirements
- Basic literacy and numeracy.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Legal Liability & Compliance Training cost?
The course costs R700 per learner and runs for one day. Group bookings are negotiable. You can attend online, on site at your premises, or at our centres in Midrand and Durban, and daily classes mean no waiting period. Email info@rehtraining.co.za to book or request a group quote.
What does legal liability training cover?
The course explains criminal, civil and vicarious liability in the workplace, negligence, breach of duty of care, and the consequences of non-compliance with safety legislation. It is aligned to unit standard 259615 at NQF level 4. Delegates learn how to reduce legal exposure through compliance and proper supervision. A certificate is issued on completion.
Who should attend this course?
Employers, business owners, managers, supervisors and compliance staff. In South Africa, company directors and employers can be held personally liable for safety failures, so the people in charge need to understand where liability sits and how to manage it. The course is practical and uses workplace examples throughout. Classes run daily.
Do I need experience to attend?
No previous safety training is needed. The course starts by explaining what legal liability means, then works through employer and employee duties, types of liability, and the practical steps that reduce exposure. It suits owners and managers who want a clear picture of their obligations, as well as safety staff. One day, daily classes.
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