• 90 min on demand video

  • 12 Sessions of key learnings

  • Proceed at your own pace

  • Quiz with each session

  • Certification upon completion

  • Study guide included

  • R975 per course

  • This course should be attended by all

    Senior Management, 16.2 Appointees, Health & Safety Managers and Health & Safety Officers

About this course

This OHSA Section 16.2 Training Course is directed at the Appointee or Appointees who will take care of the Company Owner or CEO’s responsibility as provided for in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993. The training equips a 16.2 Appointee with a practical approach in managing Health & Safety in the workplace and also provides guidance on understanding the roles and responsibilities of this appointment. The training sessions are focused, to the point and cover the following key topics:

  • 1. Understand the purpose of the Occupational Health and Safety Act - in particular the duties of the employer which should be carried out in order to comply with legal requirements, and to safeguard the health and safety of employees in the workplace.

  • 2. Understand the role and functions of the CEO (16.1 Appointee) and the role and functions of the 16.2 Appointee.

  • 3. Describe the duties of the employer to inform employees about matters concerning their health and safety in the workplace.

  • Understanding the principles of HACCP

  • 4. Understand the role and function that health and safety representatives should play in the workplace in accordance with legal requirements.

  • 5. Describe the importance of the health and safety committee and its functions.

  • 6. Understand the legal requirements pertaining to the reporting of incidents.

  • 7. Describe the basic elements of an effective Health and Safety Management System.

Reviews by Trainees

5 star rating

weldone it was very understanding and easy to follow

Jacobus Du Plessis

well explained job well done

well explained job well done

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Alfonso Viljoen

Clear, simple and effective

Clear, simple and effective

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5 star rating

it is good to learn about more of the responsibility of 1...

Kobus Mare

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Meet your trainer

Senior Instructor

Henk Jooste

Henk Jooste is a Health and Safety Specialist with more than a decade of experience in numerous industries such as Construction, Mining, Manufacturing and Agriculture. Henk is passionate about health and safety and enjoys facilitating health and safety related training. Henk is a Technical Member of the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (MN 63457352) and AFCASA Competent Trainer.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Session 1: Welcome To The OHSA Section 16.2 Appointee Training Course

    • 1.1 Welcome!

    • 1.2 Before you get started - Please download your course study guide

    • 1.3 How to use this course - A short video

    • 1.4 Outcomes Of This Course + Meet Your Trainer ( 2m 28s)

    • 1.5 Review your learning
  • 2

    Session 2: Occupational Health and Safety Act (85 of 1993) (OHSA)

    • 2.1 Training Video ( 10m 30s)

    • 2.2 Review your learning
  • 3

    Session 3: General Duties Of Employers To Their Employees

    • 3.1 Training Video (8m 34s)

    • 3.2 Review your learning
  • 4

    Session 4: General Duties Of Employers To Persons Other Than Their Employees

    • 4.1 Training Video (2m 09s)

    • 4.2 Review your learning
  • 5

    Session 5: Duty To Inform

    • 5.1 Training Video (6m 23s)

    • 5.2 Review your learning
  • 6

    Session 6: Health And Safety Representatives

    • 6.1 Training Video (6m 19s)

    • 6.2 Review your learning
  • 7

    Session 7: Functions Of Health And Safety Representatives

    • 7.1 Training Video (8m 32s)

    • 7.2 Review your learning
  • 8

    Session 8: Health And Safety Committees

    • 8.1 Training Video (8m 13s)

    • 8.2 Review your learning
  • 9

    Session 9: Functions of Health-And-Safety Committees

    • 9.1 Training Video (4m 08s)

    • 9.2 Review your learning
  • 10

    Session 10: Report To Inspector Regarding Certain Incidents

    • 10.1 Training Video (6m 10s)

    • 10.2 Review your learning
  • 11

    Session 11: Health And Safety Management Systems (Part 1)

    • 11.1 Training Video (10m 13s)

    • 11.2 Review your learning
  • 12

    Session 12: Health and Safety Management Systems (Part 2)

    • 12.1 Training Video (15m 0s)

    • 12.2 Review your learning
  • 13

    Congratulations and next steps!

    • 13.1 Congratulations and next steps!

    • 13.2 Before you go... then receive your certificate!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do we sign up for the course?

    Simply drop us an email with your invoice details plus for every student (1) Name and surname as it will appear on the certificate (2) ID number and (3) unique email address. (For a group you can submit the information in Excel.) We will invoice you and once paid each student will receive their login email to get started with the course right away.

  • Is there a time limit for doing the course?

    At this stage there is no time limit on the course, but it's strongly advised that once started that you'll finish the course as soon as possible. Otherwise it can take forever.

  • How long will this course take?

    You can do this course in about two hours if you do it in 1 attempt. It depends on how fast you want to go and how you score in the quiz after each session. The sessions are very focused and loaded with key topics and learnings. You may want to cover a few sessions, recap the information in your study guide, and then continue with more sessions at a later stage. But this is up to you.

  • Do I need a computer?

    No, you can do the course on any device with good internet connection.

  • Will I receive a certificate?

    Yes, upon successful completion of the course you will receive a "Certificate-Of-Completion" in PDF at the end of the course. You can download and keep your certificate.