Legal Liability for Managers and Supervisors:
Legal Liability for Managers and Supervisors
Purpose of the course:
The learners will acquire an understanding of the fundamental principles underlying current health and safety legislation. Additionally, they will grasp the potential repercussions of non-compliance, which can include financial penalties, industry disqualification, reputation damage, and even endangering lives
In addition to fulfilling the following requirements, you will receive a ‘certificate of successful completion
- Attend both 2day course of the program.
- Moreover, you should compile and submit a portfolio of evidence that effectively demonstrates your learning during the course
Course Structure: Legal Liability for Managers and Supervisors training
- Civil and criminal Liability
Reasons for the existence of the legislation
The generic structure of the legislation to access information
Compliance and accountability
Structures required in an organization, including appointments to achieve compliance
Duties, responsibilities, and accountability
Resources, financing, and compliance plan
Control measures and monitoring
Legal documentation
Documents and records with reference to legal compliance and corporate governance
The training required to ensure health and safety in the workplace
Legal requirements in respect of training
Duties of employees
Potential Hazards Personal Protective Equipment Emergency Procedures
Procedure to apply to illness or injury - Managers, supervisors, executives, management representatives, health and safety representatives, and 16.1 and 16.2 appointees constitute the targeted audience for the course on Legal Liability for Managers and Supervisors
Course outcomes for Legal Liability for Managers and Supervisors training: Participants on completion of this course will know and understand:
The knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of the relevant legislation.
The requirements for compliance as stipulated in the current legislation.
Legislation mandates that management controls be in place to achieve compliance.
The knowledge and understanding of record keeping required by the legislation.
The legal obligations of the employer in terms of training and communication.
Implications of exposure to hazardous substances
A health and safety program includes hazard identification, risk assessment, and a health and safety plan.
Statutory requirements regarding Acts and Regulations
Certificates:
We will issue Competent and Attendance certificates electronically in PDF format. If you prefer hardcopy certificates, you can request them at an additional cost.
Unit standard 9964 Apply Health and Safety to a work area NQF level 2 is worth 3 credits.
