The Legal Liability for Management course covers the current Occupational health and safety and Mine health and safety legislation
Purpose of the course: This course provides management with a clear understanding of their legal responsibilities under the OHS Act. It covers criminal and civil liability, vicarious liability, and the consequences of non-compliance—including fines, prosecution, reputational damage.
The course also covers the importance of legal documentation, appointments, and communication in maintaining a safe and legally compliant workplace.
To receive a “certificate of successful completion”, the learner must:
- Attend both 2day course of the program.
- Upon completing the course, compile and submit a portfolio of evidence that effectively demonstrates your learning.
Legal Liability for Management Course outline
- The learners will be able to explain the basic principles of relevant current health and safety legislation.
- 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
Course outcomes: 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 management controls for achieving 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:
Competent and Attendance certificates will be issued electronically, in PDF. Hardcopy certificates are available on request at an additional cost.
Target Audience: Line Managers & Supervisors
