Health and Safety Representative

NQF Level 2

SAQA ID: 259622

Certificate

3 Credits

Duration: 1 Day

Course Purpose

This course aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to understand the objectives and statutory requirements pertaining to health and safety in the workplace. Learners will be able to explain the rights, powers, functions, and duties of the workplace health and safety representative and how to handle health, safety, and environmental issues. Additionally, learners will participate in safety, health, and environmental structures and measure these activities according to health, safety, and environmental requirements.

A qualified learner will be able to:

✓ Describe the Framework of Workplace Health and Safety Legislation: Explain definitions, objectives, and statutory requirements related to health and safety representatives.
✓ Explain Requirements for Safety, Health, and Environmental Representation: Detail the specific functions and rights of health and safety representatives.
✓ Address Safety, Health, and Environmental Issues: Identify and resolve issues within their scope of authority.
✓ Comply with Safety, Health, and Environmental Structures: Participate in and adhere to organizational safety, health, and environmental structures.

Why This Course?

This course is essential for individuals aiming to fulfill the role of a health and safety representative in the workplace. It provides the necessary knowledge to understand and implement health and safety legislation, ensuring a safer work environment. Completion of this unit standard contributes to compliance with occupational health and safety regulations and supports the creation of a safety-conscious workplace culture.