Health and Safety

“Empowering Safety for Every Workplace”

Next Course Dates:

• 23-24 January
• 8-9 July

This highly interactive and practical course is designed to provide delegates with a sound knowledge of all elements involved in Occupational Health and Safety practice or profession to: 

• Identify potential hazards in the work area
• Limit damage to persons or property in the case of an emergency 
• Follow procedures that apply to illness or injury in the work area

Who should take this course?

At the end of the programme, delegates will be able to;

• Define key principles and terminology related to occupational safety and health
• Describe the importance of safety and health in the workplace
• Identify potential hazards in the work area
• Limit damage to persons or property in the case of an emergency 
• Follow procedures that apply to illness or injury in the work area

Course Content

• Identifying potential hazards – hazards to be removed, reduced, or reported
• Implications of exposure to hazardous substances and hazards. 
• Drawing up a health and safety plan.
• Protective clothing requirements.
• Statutory requirements. 
• Location of fire extinguishers, hoses, and alarms.
• Identifying fire extinguishers type – and correct use. 
• Procedures for the identification of emergencies. 
• Reporting injuries involving individuals to the relevant persons. 
• Procedures for reporting and recording. 
• Procedures to be followed if an injury may lead to a claim against workman's compensation. 
• Incident report – written and delivered to the relevant authority from the staff member/s and stored safely

Pricing and payment terms (as per schedule)

• R3 350 per person, excluding VAT
• Alternative payment terms must be discussed and agreed upon before course commencement.
• Valid Purchase Order numbers accepted.

Delivery Mode

• The course is run over a period of 3 days
• 1 day online and 1 days in person at the Coverland Academy for practical learning
• Instructor led sessions
• Access to recorded sessions
• Self-paced learning
• Online assessments

Assessment and Certification 

All delegates who complete the summative assessment will be assessed, moderated, and receive an SOR (Statement of Results).