Applying Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Principles involves identifying and mitigating workplace hazards to ensure the well-being of employees and the surrounding environment. This includes implementing safety protocols, conducting risk assessments, and promoting a culture of health and safety compliance.
Unit 1 ▼
- Basic principles of occupational health and safety
- Legal and regulatory requirements
- Roles and responsibilities in OHS
Unit 2 ▼
- Identifying common workplace hazards
- Conducting risk assessments
- Implementing control measures
Unit 3 ▼
- Overview of relevant health, safety laws and regulations
- Understanding employer and employee responsibilities
Unit 4 ▼
- Developing emergency plans
- Conducting emergency drills
- Responding to emergencies and incidents
Unit 5 ▼
- Effective communication of health and safety information
- Training and informing workers about safety practices
- Reporting and documenting incidents and hazards
Unit 6 ▼
- Principles of ergonomics
- Designing safe and comfortable workstations
- Preventing musculoskeletal disorders
Unit 7 ▼
- Types of PPE and their uses
- Correct use and maintenance of PPE
- Assessing the need for PPE
Unit 8 ▼
- Procedures for investigating workplace accidents
- Identifying root causes
- Reporting and documenting findings
Unit 9 ▼
- Overview of relevant health and safety laws
- Compliance with legal requirements
- Understanding employer and employee rights and responsibilities
Unit 10 ▼
- Encouraging safe behavior in the workplace
- Developing health and safety policies
- Continuous improvement in health and safety practices
- Duration: 1 Day
- Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
- Learners are required to have an NQF Level 2 qualification in order to be considered for admission.
- OHS Officer
- Environmental Health Practitioner
- Safety Manager
- Risk Assessor
- Occupational Certificate: Apply occupational health, safety and environment principles
- Accreditation: QCTO
- SAQA ID: 113852
- NQF Level: 3
