UCT Occupational Health and Safety short course

Gain an in-depth understanding of local and international health and safety standards, as well as the skills to ensure that your company is compliant with relevant legislation.

The course in a nutshell:

Gain the practical knowledge of occupational health and safety
Designed to give students the skills and know-how to fulfil their health and safety responsibilities in any organisation in South Africa
Occupational Health and Safety short course is approved by University of Cape Town, presented online by GetSmarter
Results in a Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety from the University of Cape Town

Course modules:

Module 1 General introduction
Module 2 Organisation for health and safety management
Module 3 Risk assessment and control
Module 4 Managing people hazards
Module 5 Managing machinery, equipment and power sources
Module 6 Managing substances
Module 7 Managing health stressors and training
Module 8 Managing construction activities and incidents
Module 9 Managing energy sources and system monitoring
Module 10 Laws and standards governing health and safety management
Who should attend this course?
The course is suitable for anyone interested in developing their occupational health and safety skills.
Date: 17 February 2014 to 25 April 2014
Venue: Countrywide