Mine Health & Safety (MHS) Act
About this course
The course offers an overview of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), including the latest amendments and its implications for safety, health and the environment in a mine.
Course Outline:
• Introduction to the MHSA, common law and legislation
• Criminal and civil liability
• Duties of employers regarding health, safety and environmental (HSE) issues in a mining environment. The role of the MHSA in the broader responsibilities for HSE
• Aims and objectives of the MHSA
• Legal duties and responsibilities of the employee
• Implications of manufacturer's duties in accordance with the MHSA
• Types of incidents that must be reported in terms of the MHSA and regulations, and the other steps taken regarding incidents
Summative Assessment: Assessment to be done at the end of the course.
Delivery Modes:
• Classroom: In-person, interactive classroom-based experience guided by experienced facilitators. Benefit from face-to-face learning and discussion.
• Webinar: Live online training delivered through video conferencing. Learn remotely with real-time instructor interaction.
• E-Learning: Study in your own time, at your own pace via our online learning platform. Access course materials 24/7 and complete assessments online.
What You Will Gain
• Understanding of MHSA implications for safety, health and environment in mining
• Knowledge of introduction to MHSA, common law and legislation
• Understanding of criminal and civil liability under the MHSA
• Awareness of employer duties regarding HSE issues in mining
• Understanding of the role of MHSA in broader HSE responsibilities
• Knowledge of aims and objectives of the MHSA
• Understanding of legal duties and responsibilities of employees
• Awareness of manufacturer's duties in accordance with the MHSA
• Knowledge of incident reporting requirements under MHSA and regulations
• 5 Saiosh CPD points upon completion
Career Paths
• Senior and Middle Management (Mining)
• HSE Representative (Mining)
• Full-time Health and Safety Steward
• Supervisor/Artisan (Mining)
• Mine Manager
• Compliance Officer (Mining)
• Safety Officer (Mining)
Prerequisites
No information available.
Learning Objectives
2. Explain criminal and civil liability under the MHSA
3. Describe duties of employers regarding HSE issues in mining environments
4. Understand the role of MHSA in broader HSE responsibilities
5. Identify aims and objectives of the MHSA
6. Explain legal duties and responsibilities of employees
7. Understand implications of manufacturer's duties under the MHSA
8. Identify types of incidents that must be reported under MHSA and regulations
9. Describe steps to be taken regarding incidents
Target Audience
• Senior and middle management (Mining)
• HSE Representatives (Mining)
• Full-time health and safety stewards
• Supervisors and artisans (Mining)
• Mine managers and compliance officers
• Anyone working in or with the South African mining sector