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COURSE DURATION: 2 day workshop
TARGET AUDIENCE:
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Newly appointed Health and Safety Representatives
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Involved and currently appointed Health and Safety Representatives
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Individuals responsible for health and safety duties but who do not have a health and safety background
PRODUCT PREVIEW:
Knowldge Areas: One of the principle features of the OHS & MHS Acts is that they provide for a much higher level of Employee participation in respect to Occupational Health and Safety issues. Under the Acts, a Health and Safety Representative may now justifiably be referred to as the key individual within the Occupational Health and Safety programme. S/he has numerous functions and is a representative in the true sense of the word. This workshop teaches the learner that s/he is in a responsible position and that s/he should constantly remind himself/herself that his/her ultimate objective is to promote a safe and healthy workplace.
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Course Outline:
Module 1:
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Legal Overview
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Objectives of the OHSA
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Historical Perspective
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General Legal Liability
Module 2:
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General Duties of the Employer
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General Duties of the Employee
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The meaning of Appointments
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Health and Safety Representatives
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Health and Safety Committee
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Management Responsibility
Module 3:
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Planned Personal Contacts
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Communication
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Safe Behaviour Reinforcement
Module 4:
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Planned Inspections
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Planned Job / Task Observations
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Risk Assessment
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Hazard Identification
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Incident / Injury Reporting
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Investigations and Inquiries
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Powers and Functions of the Inspectorate
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Offences and Penalties
Assessment
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Course Outcomes:
By the end of the workshop, participants should be able to:
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Promote a positive health and safety culture in the organisation
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Identify the rights and powers of a Health and Safety Representative
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Understand the key roles and responsibilities they have regarding health and safety related matters in the workplace
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