Legal Liability: Demonstrate an understanding of OHS and Environmental Legislation

This course introduces the fundamental legal requirements and best practices for occupational health, safety, and environmental compliance. It provides an overview of critical legislation, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act, National Environment Management Act, and Environment Conservation Act. Learners will gain the ability to conduct workplace inspections, identify hazards, and ensure adherence to regulations that protect workers, organisations, and the environment.

This course is ideal for anyone responsible for risk management, legal compliance, or workplace safety strategy within various industries and contexts.

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R1,300.00

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Course duration

2 Days

Course language

English

NQF level

3

Credits

4

Entry level

Grade 12

Course ID

246667
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Completing this course will enable you to:

Upon completing this course, participants will:

  • Understand the principles and regulations of key health, safety, and environmental legislation.
  • Conduct workplace inspections to identify hazards, assess risks, and document findings.
  • Recognise legal obligations of employers, employees, and contractors.
  • Demonstrate awareness of environmental impact assessments and waste management requirements.
  • Communicate and implement compliance strategies for safer, more sustainable worksites.

Prerequisites:

  • Basic literacy, numeracy, and workplace safety knowledge.

Course Outcomes

Explain Occupational Health and Safety Act Requirements

  • Clarify key principles and duties for employers, employees, and contractors.
  • Discuss non-compliance consequences.
  • Outline procedures for accountability and reporting.

Detail Minimum Compliance Standards

  • Describe how to form and maintain a proper health and safety structure.
  • Understand appointments as required by the Act.
  • Identify roles, responsibilities, and resources needed to comply.

Conduct Hazard Inspections

  • Perform pre-use and audit inspections.
  • Detect and document potential life, safety, or environmental hazards.
  • Generate reports with reference to legal requirements.

Interpret National Environment Management Act (NEMA)

  • Explain the duty of care for pollution prevention and environmental remediation.
  • Describe civil and criminal liabilities related to environmental non-compliance.
  • Recognise offences that may lead to extended liability.

Understand the Environment Conservation Act

  • Comprehend waste management obligations.
  • Link environmental impact assessments to sustainable resource use.
  • Detail consequences of criminal liability for non-compliance.

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Course Curriculum

  • Legislative Framework: Overview of OHSA, NEMA, and ECA principles.
  • Responsibilities and Duties: Employer, employee, contractor obligations.
  • Hazard Identification: Inspection methodologies, documentation, and reporting.
  • Environmental Management: Waste disposal, impact assessments, and remediation responsibilities.
  • Liability and Penalties: Understanding civil vs. criminal accountability.

Assessment & Certification

  • Formative Assessments: Practical exercises and scenario-based tasks.
  • Summative Assessment: Final evaluation covering legislation, hazard inspection processes, and environmental obligations.

Successful completion affirms the learner’s capability to help maintain compliant and risk-aware workplaces.

Why choose our Occupational Health and Safety courses?

  • Low-pressure lesson environment.
  • Structured modular lessons.
  • We focus on both theory and practical knowledge.
  • Fully-accredited, experienced instructors.

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