Understanding of OHS and environmental legislation relevant to the food or beverage environment

This course focuses on essential safety practices and legal requirements in food and beverage manufacturing. Participants will learn about personal safety, workplace health standards, and environmental guidelines, ensuring compliance with occupational legislation and the proper handling of products during production and storage.

This training is ideal for individuals involved in food or beverage production, wishing to reinforce safety legislation knowledge and best practices to ensure a secure, efficient work environment.

Course price from

R1,300.00

Start date

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Course duration

2 Months

Course language

English

NQF level

2

Credits

4

Entry level

Grade 12

Course ID

114366

Completing this course will enable you to:

By the end of this training, participants will:

  • Understand the purpose of safety, health, and environmental legislation in a food or beverage context.
  • Recognise employer and employee rights and responsibilities under relevant safety laws.
  • Identify and interpret safety signs, symbols, and colour codes on pipelines.
  • Apply safe working practices, including handling heavy objects and utilising protective gear.
  • Respond effectively to safety emergencies, such as fire prevention, evacuation, or first aid.

Prerequisites:

  • None explicitly required, but basic literacy and familiarity with a food or beverage setting is beneficial

Course Outcomes

Legislative Awareness

  • Explain why safety, health, and environmental laws are crucial.
  • Understand roles and responsibilities of employers/employees.
  • Interpret common signs, symbols, and colour codes used in the workplace.

Safe Working Practices

  • Select and use personal protective clothing and equipment.
  • Demonstrate correct lifting and handling techniques.
  • Maintain hygiene and safety standards during food or beverage manufacturing.

Emergency Readiness

  • Identify potential safety emergencies, including fire, evacuation, and medical scenarios.
  • Know how to report emergencies and contact the appropriate safety or emergency personnel.
  • Apply safe procedures for housekeeping, hygiene, and handling of hazardous materials.

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Course Curriculum

Health, Safety, and Environmental Legislation:

  • Core principles
  • key obligations
  • personal protective equipment usage.

Practical Safety Measures:

  • Heavy object handling
  • correct usage of protective gear
  • hazard identification.

Workplace Compliance:

Reading signs, symbols, and colour-coded pipelines specific to food/beverage environments.

Emergency Protocols:

  • Fire-fighting basics
  • evacuation procedures
  • first aid fundamentals.

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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