Occupational Health and Safety Management
Run an effective health and safety management system that prevents incidents and meets legal duties.
- 5 days
- Classroom · Live virtual · In-house
- Afriskora Certificate of Completion
Course overview
This course covers OHS legislation, hazard identification and risk assessment, safety management systems aligned with ISO 45001, contractor safety, incident investigation and safety culture, with practical tools for any workplace.
Who should attend
- Health and safety officers and managers
- Supervisors and line managers
- HR and facilities managers
- Safety committee members
What you will be able to do
- Understand OHS legal duties
- Identify hazards and assess risks
- Implement an ISO 45001-aligned system
- Manage contractor safety
- Build a positive safety culture
Course outline
Day 1Legal framework
- • OHS legislation
- • Employer and employee duties
- • Safety representatives
- • Inspections
Day 2Risk assessment
- • Hazard identification
- • Risk assessment methods
- • Hierarchy of controls
- • Safe work procedures
Day 3Management systems
- • ISO 45001 overview
- • Policies and objectives
- • Documentation
- • Audits
Day 4Operational safety
- • Contractor management
- • Permits to work
- • PPE
- • Occupational health
Day 5Culture and performance
- • Safety leadership
- • Safety metrics
- • Incident reporting
- • Improvement plan
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Occupational Health and Safety Management course?
The course runs for 5 days. Daily start and finish times are confirmed in your joining instructions. Live virtual sessions cover the same programme.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant who completes the course receives an Afriskora Certificate of Completion with a unique code that employers can verify online.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. We can run it at your premises or online for your team, on dates that suit you, and adapt examples and case studies to your sector.
How do I book and pay?
Request dates and we'll send available sessions and a quote. Bookings are confirmed by invoice and paid by EFT. South African clients can include the course in their Workplace Skills Plan.
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