Health & Safety Representative

The person attending this course will be able to understand the objectives and statutory requirements pertaining to health and safety in the workplace. The learners will be able to explain the rights, powers, functions and duties of the workplace health and safety representative and how any errant health, safety and environmental issues may be handled. Learners will also be able to participate in the safety, health and environmental structures and measure these activities according to health, safety and environmental requirements.

This course is targeted at employees with responsibilities for functions within the workplace that relate to  health and safety representatives.

•  Identify, recognise and describe SHE requirements and responsibilities.
•  Relevant current sections of the OHS Act are explained.
•  The implementation and enforcement of the selected legislation in given case studies are described.
•  The implementation of other SHE related legislation is described.
•  Explain the specified requirements to conduct SHE Rep activities within the workplace.
•  Specific functions and rights of the health and safety representative are explained in terms of relevant legislation.
•  The importance and purpose of conducting safety, health and environmental representation activities are explained in terms of relevant legislation.
•  SHE representation activities.
•  Participate in the actions to address SHE related issues.
•  SHE related issues are addressed at the appropriate level according to specified requirements.
•  Facts related to SHE issues are established from information obtained using accepted data gathering methods.
•  SHE issues are resolved by acting according to specified requirements.
•  The importance of resolving SHE related issues is explained in terms of the consequences to health, safety and environment.
•  Participate in the activities within SHE structures.
•  The extent of participation within safety, health and environmental structures according to specified requirements is verified.
•  The consultation process with interested and affected parties within the organisation is demonstrated according to specified requirements.
•  The participation in the activities of the safety, health and environmental structures according to specified requirements is demonstrated.
•  The importance of participating in the activities within the safety, health and environmental structure is explained in terms of the consequences to health, safety and environment production.
•  The safety, health and environmental activities are performed in such a manner that fosters teamwork and avoids conflict.

The programme methodology includes facilitator presentations, readings, individual activities, group discussions and skill application exercises.

Know what you want to get out of the programme from the beginning and start applying your new skills immediately.  Participate as much as possible so that the learning will be interactive and stimulating.

Individuals identify and solve problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking by implementing and maintaining health and safety legislation in the workplace.

The individual take reasonable care of his/her and other's safety in the workplace, which shows concern for the entire team.

Organize and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.

When implementing and maintaining health and safety legislation, the individual will collect and organize information in such a way that he/she will be able to evaluate it and make decisions.

Actions resulting from the implementation and maintenance of health and safety legislation are communicated to all relevant persons.

Individuals show responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

What is the minimum candidates that can attend the health and safety representative training course per group?
A minimum of 5 candidates can attend per group.

What is the maximum candidates that can attend the health and safety representative training course per group?
A maximum of 20 candidates can attend per group.

When can health and safety representative training be done at the client's premises?
Training can be done at the client premises when there is more than 5 candidates attending the course.

Do you provide public training classes for the health and safety representative training course?
Yes, we provide public training if your company have less than 5 candidates that want to attend a training course.

Where does public training take place for the health and safety representative training course?
Public training takes place at the MAKROSAFE Training Center situated in Alberton.

Is your health and safety representative training course accredited?
Yes, MAKROSAFE Holdings has a valid HWSETA Certificate of Accreditation.

What is the cost for the health and safety representative course?
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