Safety & Legal Compliance
OHS Supervisor Training
Unit Standard 259622 · NQF Level 4
SAQA-aligned ohs supervisor training delivered online, on-site or at our centres in Midrand and Durban. Daily classes, no waiting period.
Quick answer
What is the OHS Supervisor course?
This accredited course provides learners with the knowledge and supervisory skills required to manage and supervise health and safety activities in the workplace. The training focuses on legal compliance, hazard identification, risk assessment, incident management, monitoring of safety controls, and effective supervision of employees and contractors. Learners will be equipped to implement health and safety systems, enforce compliance, and promote a strong safety culture across operational environments.
Course outline
What the OHS Supervisor course covers, module by module.
- Legal framework for workplace health and safety supervision
- Roles and responsibilities of a Safety Supervisor
- Hazard identification and risk assessment techniques
- Implementing and monitoring safety control measures
- Supervising safe work procedures and contractor compliance
- Incident reporting, investigation, and corrective actions
- Health and safety inspections and audits
- Communication, leadership, and safety culture development
- Record keeping and safety documentation
- Continuous improvement in workplace health and safety
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Supervise workplace health and safety activities effectively
- Apply legal and organisational safety requirements
- Identify hazards and assess workplace risks
- Monitor compliance with safe work procedures
- Investigate incidents and recommend corrective actions
- Promote and maintain a positive safety culture
Who should attend
- Safety Supervisors and Coordinators
- Supervisors and team leaders
- Health and Safety Officers
- Site supervisors and foremen
- Employees responsible for workplace safety
Entry requirements
- Basic literacy and numeracy
- Prior supervisory or safety experience recommended
Frequently asked questions
How much does the OHS Supervisor course cost?
The course costs R700 per learner and runs for one day. Prices are negotiable for group bookings. We train online, on site at your premises, or at our centres in Midrand and Durban, with daily classes and no waiting period. Email info@rehtraining.co.za to book or request a group quote.
What does the OHS Supervisor course cover?
The course covers the legal framework for supervising safety, the duties of a safety supervisor, hazard identification and risk assessment, monitoring safe work procedures, contractor compliance, inspections, incident investigation and safety documentation. It is SAQA-aligned training at NQF level 4. It is a practical course for people who supervise others. Each learner receives a certificate on completion.
Who should attend?
Supervisors, foremen, team leaders and anyone appointed to supervise health and safety in the workplace. If you direct the work of others, you need to know how to enforce safe procedures and respond when things go wrong. This one-day course builds those skills, and daily classes mean you can book anytime.
Do I need experience before I can do this course?
Some supervisory or workplace experience helps, but no formal safety qualification is required. The course gives you the legal and practical tools to supervise safety: assessing risks, monitoring compliance, investigating incidents and keeping records. It is a good step up from basic health and safety training, and daily classes mean you can start anytime.
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