The Implementing the OHS Systems course is carefully structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of how to develop an OHS management system from scratch and effectively implement it
Course outcomes:
Participants on completion of this course will know and understand:
Understand Regulatory Requirements when Implementing the Ohs Systems:
- Familiarize yourself with South Africa’s safety regulations, particularly the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) of 1993. This legislation governs workplace safety in the country.
- Study any relevant industry-specific regulations and codes of practice to ensure compliance and gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework.
Conduct a Thorough Risk Assessment when Implementing the Ohs Systems:
- Before implementing the safety management system, perform a detailed risk assessment.
- Identify potential hazards and assess associated risks. The OHSA requires employers to do this and implement controls to mitigate risks.
- Engage relevant stakeholders, involve employees, and document the findings of the risk assessment process.
Develop a Clear Safety Policy:
- Craft a concise safety policy that communicates your organization’s commitment to safety.
- Outline objectives, responsibilities, and expectations related to safety management.
- Ensure the policy reflects your organization’s unique context and challenges in South Africa.
- Involve employees in the policy development process for ownership and buy-in.
Establish Safety Procedures and Processes:
- Once the safety policy is in place, create detailed safety procedures and processes.
- Address specific hazards and risks identified during the risk assessment.
- Develop step-by-step guidelines for incident reporting, emergency response, hazard identification, and risk assessments.
- Tailor these procedures to align with South Africa’s regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Provide Comprehensive Employee Training:
- Training is pivotal for a successful safety management system.
- Ensure employees are aware of safety policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Consider specific training modules on hazard identification, risk assessments, emergency response, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Regularly update and reinforce training to address evolving safety concerns.
Form a Safety Committee:
- Create a safety committee with representatives from various departments and organizational levels.
- Foster a collaborative approach to safety management by involving stakeholders in decision-making and implementation.
Structure of the Implementing the Ohs Systems course
Implementing the Ohs Systems Module 1
- The link between the OHS Act and a management system.
- What a management system must have to be deemed to be OHSAS 18001 compliant.
- The importance of categorizing a management system.
- The requirements for the implementation of a health and safety management programme.
- How to implement the procedures for evaluating health and safety performance at the workplace.
- To evaluate the performance of workplace safety activities.
- The importance of all employees’ involvement to implementing it effectively and then driving the system / programme to remain effective.
Implementing the Ohs Systems Module 2
- Duties of Employer and Employees
- General Safety rules in the workplace
- Potential Hazards
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Good Housekeeping
- Emergency procedures
Target Group:
- This course is aimed at all health and safety managers, engineers and other persons directly involved in the implementation and management of health and safety within any organisation.
- People wishing to have a full understanding of OHS at the workplace, the purpose behind OHS and also how to successfully implement it.
- Health and Safety Representative
