Health and Safety Representative (MHS / OHS ACT) - 08-13

Introduction

This training program provides the elected SHE Representative with the required knowledge and understanding to enable him to effectively perform his SHE duties.

Learning Outcomes

• To effectively perform the duties as a Health and Safety Representative as per Legal / Company Requirements
• Effectively participate in health and safety inspections, observations and incident investigations

To ad value and contribute towards effective SHE meetings 
Target Audience

• Members of SHE Committees
• All Health and Safety Reps
• All Workers Representatives
• All Elected SHE Representatives

Duration: 2 Days

• Legal Requirements applicable to Health and Safety Representatives
• Principle of Planned Inspection, Task Observations and Identifying Hazards in the workplace
• Election and Appointment of Health and Safety Representatives
• Responsibilities / duties of Health and Safety Representatives
• Basic Principle of Incident Causation and Prevention
• SHE Committees and their functions

Training Methodology 
This interactive training course includes the following training methodologies as a percentage of total tuition hours:-

30% Lectures
30% Workshops and Work Presentation
20% Group Work & Practical Exercises
20% Videos & General Discussions

Fees include:
Training Manuals, Certificate, Lunch, Refreshments, Secure parking.

For registration form and enquiries, please contact: Johan Taljaard:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  
Cell: 082 897 1670 |  082 897 1670

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Course Directors: Manie Marais, Chris Pienaar, George Fourie

If Credits Needed this Course can be  Presented and Certified by SATS

Detailed Course Outline Tailored For Mining Clients

Health & Safety Representative Training Course

Course Outline

• Legal aspects (Mine Health and Safety Act)
• General Duties of  Employers and Employees
• Appointment of Health and Safety Representatives
• Responsibilities of Health and Safety Reps
• Handling of Workers Complaints
• Handling of withdrawal of workers

Course Contents

• Planned Inspections/Continuous Risk Assessment – Practical
• Risk Awareness
• Meetings – Practical
• PTO’s
• Accident Investigations
• Health/Hygiene Hazards
• Personal Protective Equipment

The Mine Health and Safety Act of 1996 makes provision for the appointment of Health and Safety Representatives. While representation on health and safety matters is a right of all employees, it is important for mine management to have trained and dedicated people who are able to identify hazards and risks in the working environment – not only from a legal point of view but also from a productivity angle.

Overall Course Objective

The overall objective of this training programme is to empower prospective health and safety representatives to be able to play a meaningful role towards the improvement of health and safety at the mine

Learning Objectives

It is the aim of this programme to develop Health and Safety Representatives who are able to:

• Explain the legal and specified requirements to conduct health and safety representation activities at a workplace
• Participate in the actions to resolve health and safety disputes and complaints
• Participate in activities within health and safety structures

Rights and Powers of Health and Safety Representatives

• Represent employees on health and safety matters
• Direct employees to leave dangerous work areas
• Assist any employee who has left an unsafe working area
• Identify potential hazards & risks to health and safety of employees
• Make recommendations to management and Health and Safety committees on health and safety issues affecting employees
• Inspect documents kept in terms of the
• Request relevant documents from Inspector
• Consult with technical expertise
• Participate in consultations on health and safety issues