Our Safety Representative Training is designed to equip your appointed workplace safety representatives with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively perform their duties. This comprehensive safety rep course covers all legal requirements and practical aspects of the role.
Enroll your staff in our safety rep course to ensure compliance and enhance workplace safety. Our courses are accredited by Saiosh, guaranteeing quality training that meets national standards.
Safety Representative Course
Describe the functions of the workplace health and safety representative
ID Number: 259622
Credits: 3
NQF Level: 2
South African Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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The qualifying learner is capable of:
This safety rep course is ideal for employees nominated and appointed as workplace safety representatives. It ensures they understand their responsibilities and can contribute to a safer work environment.
Gain insights into the legal framework governing workplace safety.
Learn the specific roles and duties of a safety representative.
Understand how safety committees operate and their importance.
Explore fundamental safety principles applicable to the workplace.
Learn to manage and maintain essential safety records.
We find the primary legal requirement for appointing a workplace safety representative in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSH Act), Section 17:
"17. (1) Subject to the provisions of subsection (2), every employer who has more than 20 employees in his employment at any workplace, shall, within four months after the commencement of this Act or after commencing business, or from such time as the number of employees exceeds 20, as the case may be, designate in writing for a specified period health and safety representatives for such workplace, or for different sections thereof."
Section 14 further explains that the selection of a safety representative is a nomination process, meaning employees elect and nominate their own representative. This ensures that representatives are chosen by their peers for a role of trust and accountability.
The OSH Act outlines detailed functions of a safety representative in Section 18, covering 18 key responsibilities, including:
It’s not simply a matter of, "Here, you’re a safety rep, now go do your thing." The Act mandates that safety representatives perform specific legal tasks that are critical to maintaining an effective workplace safety system and ensuring the safety of employees.
Section 8.2.e of the OSH Act states that employers must:
"(e) Provide such information, instructions, training and supervision as may be necessary to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety at work of his employees."
This is why we offer a comprehensive safety rep course. Our safety representative training provides representatives with the full scope of their duties, teaching them how to effectively fulfill their legal obligations and understand the importance of their role within the workplace.
From an employer’s perspective, sending your appointed representatives to a certified safety rep course ensures:
Click here to book your safety representative training. Our course is accredited through Saiosh, the South African Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, ensuring that your representatives are trained to the highest standards.
The OSH Act provides specific guidelines:
OSH Act, Section 17.(5):
Investing in a safety rep course ensures that your organization complies with these legal requirements while promoting a safer work environment for everyone.
A workplace safety representative is an employee elected to address safety concerns, perform risk assessments, and ensure adherence to safe operating procedures, promoting a safer work environment during business operations.
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