Safety & Legal Compliance
Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Act Training
SAQA-aligned occupational health & safety (ohs) act training delivered online, on-site or at our centres in Midrand and Durban. Daily classes, no waiting period.
Quick answer
What is the Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Act course?
This accredited course provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its practical application in the workplace. The training focuses on legal duties, rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, enforcement provisions, and the implementation of effective health and safety systems.
Course outline
What the Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Act course covers, module by module.
- Purpose, objectives, and scope of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Duties and responsibilities of employers, employees, and other stakeholders
- Health and safety policies, procedures, and organisational responsibilities
- Hazard identification and risk control principles
- Appointment and functions of health and safety representatives and committees
- Incident reporting, investigation, and record-keeping requirements
- Inspections, enforcement actions, and legal consequences of non-compliance
- Practical application of the OHS Act in different workplace environments
- Explain the purpose and structure of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Identify the legal duties of employers and employees
- Apply basic health and safety principles in the workplace
- Understand incident reporting and investigation requirements
- Promote compliance and a safe working environment
- Employers and business owners
- Managers, supervisors, and team leaders
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Purpose, objectives, and scope of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Duties and responsibilities of employers, employees, and other stakeholders
- Health and safety policies, procedures, and organisational responsibilities
- Hazard identification and risk control principles
- Appointment and functions of health and safety representatives and committees
- Incident reporting, investigation, and record-keeping requirements
- Inspections, enforcement actions, and legal consequences of non-compliance
- Practical application of the OHS Act in different workplace environments
- Explain the purpose and structure of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Identify the legal duties of employers and employees
- Apply basic health and safety principles in the workplace
- Understand incident reporting and investigation requirements
- Promote compliance and a safe working environment
- Employers and business owners
- Managers, supervisors, and team leaders
Who should attend
- Employers and business owners
- Managers, supervisors and team leaders
- Health and safety representatives and officers
Frequently asked questions
How much does the OHS Act course cost?
The OHS Act course costs R650 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. Daily classes mean there is no waiting period. Email info@rehtraining.co.za to book or request a group quote.
What does the course cover?
The course explains the purpose and structure of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the duties of employers and employees, hazard identification and risk control, SHE representatives and committees, incident reporting, and the consequences of non-compliance. It is accredited legislative compliance training, aligned to SAQA requirements, and ends with a certificate for each learner.
Do I need experience to attend?
No. The course is designed for anyone who needs to understand the OHS Act, from new employees to managers and business owners. It starts with the basics and builds to practical application, so delegates from any background can follow it. It runs over one day, and daily classes mean you can book for the same day.
Can you train at our site in Johannesburg or Durban?
Yes. We offer on-site training at client premises anywhere in South Africa, plus online and centre-based options at our centres in Midrand, 14 Douglas Road in Glen Austin, and Durban at 62 Lilian Ngoyi Street in Windermere. Group pricing is negotiable. Daily classes run with no waiting period. Email info@rehtraining.co.za for a quote.
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