Legal Liability for Managers and Supervisors:
| Purpose of the course: The learners will be able to explain the basic principles of relevant current health and safety legislation and the consequences of non-compliance. |
In order to receive a “certificate of successful completion”, you need to fulfill the following requirements:
- Attend both 2day course of the program.
- Compile and submit a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates your learning during the course
Course Structure:
- 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 HazardsPersonal Protective EquipmentEmergency Procedures
Procedure to apply to illness or injury - Legal Liability for Managers and Supervisors : Targeted audience: This course is aimed at 16.1 and 16.2 appointees, all managers, supervisors, executives, management representatives, and also health and safety representatives.
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.
Management controls are required under legislation 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
