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SHE Representative for Mining

Code: SRFM101 Level: Beginner Duration: 1 weeks Max: 20 students Category: Safety Office Management
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About this course

Learners will understand the objectives and statutory requirements pertaining to health and safety in the workplace. The course also explains the rights, powers, functions and duties of the workplace health and safety representative, and how any errant HSE issues should be handled. Learners will be able to participate in the HSE structures and measure these activities according to HSE requirements.

Course Outline:
• Framework of workplace health and safety legislation pertaining to HSE representatives
• Statutory requirements for conducting HSE representative activities, health and safety committee activities, as well as those of employers
• Dealing with HSE-related issues, establishing facts relating to the issues, resolution of the issues, the importance of resolving the issues
• Complying with the activities within HSE structures, such as the extent of participation, consultative requirements of HSE representatives, the importance of participating in activities, and measuring participation of the HSE representatives in the activities

Formative Assessment: Various activities will be completed during class.

Summative Assessment: Written 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 networking with peers.
• 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.

Course Fee
R500.00
Discount
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Final Price
R500.00
Status
Open

What You Will Gain

• Understanding of workplace health and safety legislation objectives and statutory requirements
• Knowledge of rights, powers, functions, and duties of HSE representatives
• Ability to handle errant HSE issues appropriately
• Skills to participate effectively in HSE structures
• Competence in measuring HSE activities according to requirements
• Ability to deal with and resolve HSE-related issues
• 5 Saiosh CPD points upon completion

Career Paths

HSE Representative (Mining)
• Health and Safety Committee Member
• Shop Steward (with HSE focus)
• Safety Champion
• HSE Assistant
• Entry-level Safety Officer

Prerequisites

No information available.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand framework of workplace health and safety legislation pertaining to HSE representatives
2. Apply statutory requirements for HSE representative activities, committee activities, and employer duties
3. Deal with HSE-related issues by establishing facts and resolving issues
4. Comply with activities within HSE structures including participation, consultation, and measurement

Target Audience

• HSE representatives and committee members
• Shop stewards
• Mining safety champions
• Employees wanting to become HSE representatives
• Supervisors and team leaders in mining

Certification

Upon successful completion (including formative activities and written summative assessment), learners receive a Certificate of Completion: SHE Representative for Mining from Leslie's Skills Academy. The course provides 5 CPD points through the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh). Note: This course is not nationally accredited (no SAQA ID/Unit Standard) but provides professional development recognition through Saiosh CPD points.