| Purpose of the course: The learners will be able to explain the rights, powers, functions, and duties of the workplace health and safety representative and how any errant health, and safety. Learners will also be able to participate in the safety, health, and environmental structures and measure these activities according to health, safety, and environmental requirements. SAQA unit standard aligned: Unit standard 259622 Describe the functions of the workplace health and safety representative NQF level 2 worth 3 credits. Unit standard 9964 Apply Health and Safety to a work area NQF level 2 worth 3 credits. Successful learners will receive competent certificates. | Course structure: Definitions The impact of legislation on employees and employers The importance of complying Duties or functions of SHE Committee members Employer and the duties or functions of SHE Rep Functions and rights of a SHE Rep Importance and purpose of SHE Rep activities SHE rep and data gathering methods Inspection and reporting Resolving SHE-related issues SHE structures Activities in the SHE structure Measurements Understanding danger, hazard, and risk (HIRA overview) – identify, remove, reduce and report Implications of exposure to hazardous substances What is a safety plan? Establish what is applicable and whether compliance has been achieved through legal compliance auditing (OHS Inspection and auditing overview) Requirements for Personal Protective Equipment – Assessment, correct usage, and application Emergency Procedures – location of fire extinguishers hoses and alarms. Different extinguishers for types of fires. Communication when there is an emergency situation Procedure for reporting and recording illness or any emergency situation What to do when the injury leads to a claim against a workman’s compensation.Incident reporting and deadlines (Incident investigation overview). | Target group: Staff that has been earmarked, elected, and appointed as health and safety representatives. Safety committee members Certificates: The attendance and competent certificates will be issued electronically, in PDF. |
