Occupational Health Safety

Liderazgo Training

Maintaining Occupational Health & Safety & General Housekeeping

This course is accredited with the Transport Education Training Authority and covers unit standard “8016” NQF level 3, 8 Credits

All training programs are Outcome Based and are assessed according to various Unit Standards and Outcomes.

Assessment criteria consists of a Formative Assessment, In-Class Assessments and Summative Assessment.

Course Duration

Duration: 1-day course

Day 1: Theory
08:00 am – 16:00 pm (x2 15-minute breaks included)
In-Class Assessments

Course Overview

A learner accredited with this unit standard will be able to demonstrate applied competence in occupational health, safety awareness of environmental issues and general housekeeping based on statutory and industry requirements.

Upon completion of the learning programme, learners will be able to use the correct protective clothing and equipment, implement and comply with relevant procedures and implement the selected mechanisms for the minimising of risks.

Learning Outcomes

• Employer and Employee Responsibilities relating to Health, Safety and the Environment
• Implementing and complying with relevant procedures
  • The Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • Department of Labour
  • Power of Inspectors
• Health and Safety Committee
  • Chairperson
  • SHE Representative
    • Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
  • Committee Members
  • Advisors
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Safety Signs and Symbols
• Reporting unsafe work practices and procedures
  • Workers and Employers Responsibilities
• Contingency Plans for Emergencies
• Housekeeping
  • Developing a good housekeeping plan/li>
• Improvements in the workplace
• Injury and Illness Prevention Programme
• Incident and Accident Investigation
• HIRA – Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
• Implementing selected mechanisms for the minimizing of risks
• HIV/ Aids awareness

The learner can understand, explain and apply:

• Legislation pertaining to general health, safety and environmental issues (e.g. OHS Act, NOSA) ISO 1400 local authority regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Support systems and emergency services available.
• The information sources available to maintain and improve awareness of the need for good housekeeping and health (e.g. AIDS Awareness) in the work place in line with statutory health and safety requirements.
• Safety signs and symbols (national and, where applicable, international).
• Safety, health and environmental awareness.
• Potential safety, health and environmental hazards resulting from poor practices in housekeeping, hygiene and safety.
• The complete range of assigned safety, health and environmental housekeeping duties for which the individual is accountable.
• Hygiene issues in the workplace.

Competency Scores

• All learners are to achieve 80% and above for Theoretical Assessments

Training Aids

• Slide Show Presentation