Legal Liability for Managers and Supervisors Course, u/s 120344 aligned (S1C)

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Legal Liability for top Management:

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.  The course is Legal Liability for top Management.

In order to receive a “successful completion”, you need to fulfill the following requirements:

  • Attend the one day 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
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Legal Liability for top management: 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 for the Legal Liability Course:  

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.
  • The management controls 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.

Unit standard aligned:

Unit standard 120344

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of relevant current occupational health and safety legislation. 

The learners will be able to explain the basic principles of relevant current health and safety legislation and the consequences of non-compliance.