What is the General Health & Safety Course?

The General Health and Safety course provides employees with a better understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, principals, systems and hurdles employees are faced with within the working environment. The objective is for all employees to adopt and encourage a healthy and safe ethos at work.

DURATION

1 day

CERTIFICATE VALIDITY

2 years

General Health & Safety Course / Apply Health & Safety to a work area (OHS7) at the Emcare Training Academy
General Health & Safety Course
COURSE CONTENT

  • Correctly interpret the essential sections of the Act (Act 85 of 1993) and will be able to explain the importance of these sections within the workplace context
  • Carrying out practical, safe, work procedures in order to demonstrate an ability to implement theoretical knowledge effectively in the workplace
  • Carrying out an assessment of the effectiveness of procedures and recommending suitable remedial action
  • Explaining safety, health and environmental requirements in a workplace
  • Applying safety, health and environmental principles and procedures in a workplace
  • Exercising safety, health and environmental responsibilities in a workplace
Training

PRE-REQUISITES

  • English read/write proficiency.
  • Local language instructors are available on request for groups of 10+.
Training

VENUE LOCATIONS

  • Available at all Emcare branches. Available at your premises for groups of 8+.
Training

QUALITY ALIGNMENT

  • CETA
  • US9964

Certifications Available

  • Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an EMCARE Certificate.

Accreditation & Affiliates

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