Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 36 Lessons
- 2 Days
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- Section 1 - LegislationAfter completing this section you will be able to understand the OHS Act and how it is applicable to employers, employees, health and safety reps etc.7
- Section 2 - Incident InvestigationThe Health and Safety Rep must be able to do a proper incident investigation and to put control measures in place after determining the real causes.14
- 3.1Introduction
- 3.2Basic causes of incidents
- 3.3Effective investigation can help us
- 3.4Which incidents should be investigated?
- 3.5Why should we do investigations?
- 3.6Six steps in incident investigation
- 3.7Step 1 – Respond promptly and positively
- 3.8Step 2 – Evidence Collection
- 3.9Step 3 – Cause Analysis
- 3.10Step 4 – Develop and take action
- 3.11Step 5 – Investigation reports
- 3.12Step 6 – Follow Through
- 3.13Annexure 1 form that should be completed
- 3.14Incident Investigation10 Minutes10 Questions
- Monthly InspectionsIt is expected of the Health and Safety Rep to do monthly inspections in your area of responsibility18
- 4.1Necessary factors to conduct effective inspections
- 4.2The Inspection Checklist
- 4.3Things to remember – Good Housekeeping
- 4.4Things to remember – Electrical Equipment
- 4.5Things to remember – Portable Power Tools
- 4.6Things to remember – Lifting of heavy articles
- 4.7Things to remember – Safe operation of machinery / equipment
- 4.8Things to remember – Hot work
- 4.9Things to remember – Hazardous Chemicals
- 4.10Things to remember – Handtools
- 4.11Things to remember – Noise
- 4.12Things to remember – Ladders
- 4.13Things to remember – Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
- 4.14Things to remember – Flammable liquids
- 4.15Things to remember – Safety signs
- 4.16Things to remember – General
- 4.17Hints on conducting an inspection
- 4.18Inspection10 Minutes10 Questions
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