OHS in the workplace
Presenters : Lettie Janse van Vuuren CA(SA)
Learning objectives
By the end of this event the attendee should:
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Understand who the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) applies to;
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Be aware of legislative COVID-19 documents issued by the Department of Employment and Labour:
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Know which requirements are specifically applicable to organisations with less than 10 employees;
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Know how to identify and treat vulnerable persons;
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Be aware of how to deal with a positive COVID-19 case in the workplace; and
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Understand how to document your OHS Workplace Plan.
Content
The webinar will cover the following topics:
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Introduction to the OHSA:
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Objectives.
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Who does it apply to?
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Basics of the OHSA.
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Penalties and offences.
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Regulations, Guidelines and Directives.
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Small organisation requirements.
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Vulnerable persons.
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Dealing with a positive COVID-19 case.
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Can an employee refuse to work?
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Document your OHS Workplace Plan.
