Safety Supervisor

Name: Safety Supervisor
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Become the Ultimate Safety Supervisor

Created byThe Safety Academy

Last updated 8/2022

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What you'll learn

Learn to understand and follow SA’s health and safety laws with this online course.
Identify safety gaps and take the right action.
Work with safety committees, contractors, and subcontractors.
Learn why good documentation matters and keep records right.

Course content

4 sections • 24 lectures • 3h 8m total length

Introduction9:18
Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management for Supervisors
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL COURSE FOR SUPERVISORS COURSE AIMS
At the end of this course, the learner will be able to manage an occupational health, safety and environmental programme on a day-to-day basis ensuring that the organisation comply with the necessary legislators requirements; identify hazards and risks within the organisation and recommend actions to eliminate or reduce them as well as participate in active communication sessions with confidence. SPECIFIC COURSE OUTCOMES This course is aligned to the registered SAQA Unit Standard: Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of a safety, health and environmental management programme in the workplace. Please refer Unit Standard on next page. Unit Standard ID: 119355 NQF Level: 2 Credits: 2 On completion of this course the learner will be able to: • Explain the specified requirements to participate in the development and implementation of a safety, health and environmental management programme in the workplace; • Explain the specified requirements for evaluating safety, health and environmental performance in a workplace as required by the safety, health and environmental management programme; and • Evaluate performance of workplace safety, health and environmental activities required by the safety, health and environmental management programme.

The OHS Act, Regulations and SANS5:59
Risks and Controls5:59
Controls, Competencies and Deviations11:10
Introduction to the Sections of the OHS Act4:30
Duties of the Employer10:52
Explore the employer’s duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including CEO responsibilities, assignment of duties, control and direction, and a risk assessment from hazard identification to PPE.
Duties of Manufacturers and Suppliers9:42
Learn how manufacturers and suppliers ensure safe chemical use with msds, risk information, and training under hazardous chemical regulation, including placards and UN numbers.
The General Duties of Employees9:30

Training Employees8:13
Rectifying Deviations & Enforcing Safety8:32
Planned Task Observations5:47
The Duty to Inform4:29
Explore the employer's duty to inform under sections 13 and 37(1)(b) and the supervisor's obligation to ensure job descriptions, scope of authority, hazards, and precautions are understood and tested.
Lawful vs Unlawful Orders7:18
Identify what makes an order lawful and what renders one unlawful, emphasizing health and safety guarantees, rescue plans, and supervisor responsibilities.
Reporting Unsafe Conditions7:26
Procedures for Disciplinary Actions5:04
Learn how to conduct disciplinary actions: induction sign-off, LRA schedule eight code of conduct sanctions, and a procedural, rights-based inquiry with mitigation and verdict to correct behavior.
The Benefits of Compliance3:18
Duty not to interfere with, damage or misuse things1:26
Learn the duty not to interfere with, damage, or misuse safety equipment under the occupational health and safety act, and embed this into disciplinary codes while informing employees.
Safety Representatives5:24
designate a safety representative within four months for 20 or more employees under section 17, consult in good faith on nomination and appointment, and inform the representative about incidents.
The Safety Committee16:05
Prepare and present employee health and safety concerns to management, convene the health and safety committee, and document recommendations, discussions, and minutes to improve workplace safety and compliance.
Offences and Penalties4:00
Examine offences and penalties under section 38 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including duties, risk assessment, training, and penalties up to 50,000 rand or one year imprisonment.
Your Role as the Safety Supervisor21:35
Legal Liability9:31
Contractors and Sub-Contractors4:38

Requirements

Anyone with a computer or smart phone can enroll.
No previous experience required.

Description

A safety supervisor carries a lot on their shoulders. They are the person who makes sure the safety system actually works on the ground, turning legal duties into everyday actions that keep people out of harm’s way. In many businesses the law allows owners and executives to hand over the day to day management of health and safety to someone they trust, but the responsibility at the top never goes away. That makes a knowledgeable, confident safety supervisor one of the most important people in the workplace.

With the right skills this role becomes a real game changer. A safety supervisor can read South African health and safety laws and know what they mean in practice, pick up gaps in procedures, spot unsafe habits early and guide the team toward better ways of working. They help join the dots between management, workers, contractors and safety committees so everyone follows the same plan, and they keep records and reports in good shape so audits, inspections and incidents are easier to handle.

This course is designed to build that level of confidence in a friendly, practical way. Learn how to meet legal requirements, assess risks, encourage safer habits and lead safety efforts that actually make a difference. It is a simple step that can help protect people, reduce downtime and show everyone that safety in your workplace is being taken seriously.

Who this course is for:

Ideal for those in charge of safety in the workplace.
Designed for leaders who manage safety oversight.

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 9min

Understanding the Legal Framework of Occupational Health, Safety and Environment7 lectures • 58min

Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental Management15 lectures • 1hr 53min

Conclusion1 lecture • 9min

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