Essential Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Compliance Ensurer

The programme

Programme overview

This skills programme is designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge, awareness, and practical skills required to ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements within the workplace. The programme provides learners with an understanding of the legal framework governing workplace health and safety, including the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of both employees and employers in maintaining a safe working environment.

The Essential Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Compliance Ensurer NQF programme focuses on developing employees’ ability to recognise workplace hazards, understand potential legal liabilities arising from unsafe acts or omissions, and apply safe working practices that reduce the risk of accidents, injuries, illnesses, and non-compliance. Learners will gain an understanding of incident and hazard reporting procedures, the importance of following workplace safety rules, and the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Upon successful completion of the Essential Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Compliance Ensurer NQF programme, learners will be able to contribute to a safer workplace by complying with OHS legislation, identifying and reporting hazards and incidents, supporting workplace safety initiatives, and understanding how their actions can impact both personal and organisational legal liability. The Essential Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Compliance Ensurer NQF programme promotes a proactive safety culture where all employees take responsibility for protecting themselves, their colleagues, and the organisation.

Who should attend

Who is this programme for?

• All employees
• Administrative staff
• General workers
• Operators and production employees
• Retail employees
• Office-based employees
• Supervisors and team members

Learning outcomes

What you will learn

Upon successful completion of this programme, learners will be able to:

• Apply basic knowledge of OHS legislation and legal obligations.
• Identify potential OHS legal liabilities in the workplace.
• Report incidents, injuries, near misses, and hazards correctly.
• Comply with workplace safety procedures and protocols.
• Apply safe work practices to reduce risks and prevent accidents.
• Understand employer and employee OHS responsibilities.

Explore the programme

Detailed programme outline

Essential Occupational Health and Safety Legal Obligations for All Employees

• Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations
• Employee rights, responsibilities, and duty of care
• OHS legal liabilities and consequences of non-compliance
• Workplace safety policies and procedures
• Use and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Incident, hazard, and near-miss reporting procedures
• Employer responsibilities and employee support systems
• Workplace safety participation and awareness activities

Identify Job Specific OHS Legal Obligations and Potential Legal Liabilities

Practical activities

• Hazard identification and workplace risk awareness
• Basic risk assessment techniques
• Compliance monitoring and workplace safety observations
• Incident and near-miss analysis
• Identification of potential legal liabilities
• Application of OHS legal requirements in workplace scenarios
• Workplace inspections and hazard reporting activities
• Vigilance, accountability, and safety-conscious behaviour
• Compliance with workplace safety procedures
• Proactive reporting of hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions

Before you book

Entry requirements

• Open access programme
• Suitable for all employees
• Content can be adapted to different literacy and numeracy levels

Learning approach

How you will learn

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

Discuss your requirements

Dates, duration & arrangements

Contact Ratomac to confirm dates, duration, delivery format, entry requirements and any applicable assessment or certification before booking.