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Health and Safety
Severe shortage of OHS (Health and Safety Officers)
This intensive and informative course provides delegates with an
understanding of current healthand safety legislation and provides
practical options on how best to manage health and safety
effectively in the workplace. Because it is so important for an
OHS representative to be trained in
emergency first aid, the second day of this course focuses on
the basics of first aid
Today, employers have a responsibility to protect the people
within the workplace. The OHS
training we offer provides employees with knowledge and skills
to handle potentially hazardous
situations. A Health and Safety trained and experienced
professional is becoming a sought after
commodity, as there is currently a lack of this critical skill
within the South African and global
market.
Is this course for me?
Suitable for all staff responsible for, or needing to increase
their awareness of, health and safety
at work. It is also an ideal starter course for anyone
interested in first aid for their personal
development. The course is very practical and will require
participants to demonstrate
procedures on the floor.
Course objectives
By the end of this course you will be able to:
Understand the health and safety requirements in the workplace
for your organisation.
Review health and safety policies in your organisation.
Set up a structure for a safety management system.
Put in place safety monitoring techniques.
Put in place accident prevention techniques.
Demonstrate an up-to-date understanding of health and safety
legislation.
What will it cover?
Day 1: Health and Safety
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Health and Safety Law
Understanding current legislation and how it affects your
organisation
Employers responsibility for permanent and temporary staff,
visitors, contractors, people
with disabilities, pregnant staff and customers
Creating a safety conscious environment
Employee responsibilities - health and safety committees and
representatives
Managing and Monitoring Health and Safety at Work
Safety systems and safety monitoring at work
Principles of accident prevention
Accident reporting and investigation
The management of health and safety at work
Risk Assessment
The principles of assessing and managing risk
Carry out risk assessment and auditing health and safety in the
workplace
The five-step approach to risk assessment
Day 2: First Aid
Managing an Incident
Assessing the incident and situation
Personal safety
Contents of a First Aid Kit
Priorities of First Aid
When to send for help
Resuscitation Techniques
Carrying out a primary assessment of a casualty
CardioPulmonary resuscitation
Management of an Unconscious Casualty
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Carrying out a secondary assessment of a casualty
Ensuring an open airway is maintained
The Recovery Position
Management of Circulatory Disorders
Recognition and treatment for shock
Control of bleeding, dealing with minor wounds and foreign
objects in a wound
Recognition and treatment of a heart attack
Recognition and treatment of a stroke
Management of Other Injuries and Conditions
Recognition and treatment of a choking casualty
Recognition and treatment of fractures
Management of burns and scalds
Management of miscellaneous conditions: asthma, epilepsy,
anaphylactic shock and
diabetes
