SHE Representative Training

Course Details

Duration: Study in your own time. The course can be completed in 2 days.

Purpose

The Functions of the Workplace Health and Safety Representative (SHE Rep) course is focussed on providing delegates with knowledge and skills to fulfil their SHE Rep functions within their company. Delegates will be able to comprehend the vital part Safety Representatives play within the Occupational Health and Safety Management System of their company. Knowledge of: duties, responsibilities and rights of Safety Representatives, employees and employers in terms of Occupational Health and Safety -is covered during this course. Delegates are empowered to play a vital role in ensuring a safer working environment within their respective companies.

Minimum Entry

• Read, Write, & understand English
• Math literacy (ABET Level 3 – Grade 7)
• Grade 11 certificate

Included in the course

• Study Material
• A4 Certificate

Course content – Level 1

• Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)
• Overview of the OHS ACT (no 85 of 1993)
• General Safety & Administrative Regulations
• Workplace OHS Legislation
• Conduct SHE activities in the workplace
• Address OHS concerns in the workplace
• Functions/responsibilities of a SHE REP
• Inspections / risk assessment
• Injury/accident reporting
• Health & Safety committees
• Employer & employee responsibilities