The appointment of Health and Safety Representatives is a legal requirement for many employers in South Africa. Research has shown that workplaces that have appointed Health and Safety Representatives experience almost half the number of serious injuries than those without. Health and Safety Representatives contribute to improving the safety of the workplace by representing their fellow workers, understanding their health and safety concerns and assisting them by participating in decisions that affect them directly. This course seeks to ensure that Health and Safety Representatives have a sound understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and related Regulations governing their appointment and clarity in terms of their crucial role in business, getting them ready to perform. Supervisors and Managers too could benefit by understanding the importance of the role of the Health and Safety Representative and in so doing ensure a holistic approach to workplace safety.
Format: Wits certified online short course
Certification: Wits University certificate of competence
Length: 6 weeks
Breakdown: 4 weeks consecutive online lectures, one exam in week 6
Hours per week: 4 to 6
Language: English
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Liezel de Villiers is the lecturer and co-writer of this course. She is currently the Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental (OHS&E) Training Officer at Wits University. In her role she applies more than two decades worth of international industry experience, which she gained working within different organisations over the years.
