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OHS in the workplace

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 Learning objectives    

   By the end of this event the attendee should:   

• Understand who the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) applies to; 

• Be aware of legislative COVID-19 documents issued by the Department of Employment and Labour:  

• Know which requirements are specifically applicable to organisations with less than 10 employees; 

• Know how to identify and treat vulnerable persons; 

• Be aware of how to deal with a positive COVID-19 case in the workplace; and 

• Understand how to document your OHS Workplace Plan. 

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Content   

   The webinar will cover the following topics:   

• Introduction to the OHSA: 

  • Objectives.  

  • Who does it apply to? 

  • Basics of the OHSA. 

  • Penalties and offences. 

• Regulations, Guidelines and Directives. 

• Small organisation requirements.  

• Vulnerable persons. 

• Dealing with a positive COVID-19 case.   

• Can an employee refuse to work? 

• Document your OHS Workplace Plan.