Occupational Health & Safety
Occupational Health & Safety Representative
Skills programme for elected health and safety representatives on surface and underground operations.
Back to programmesMQA/SP/0120/10
Overview
People credited with this skills programme are able to represent employees on all aspects of occupational health and safety, thereby exercising their rights and powers in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996) Section 30.
They are also able to identify and report on potential hazards and risks associated with occupational health or safety.
The programme is offered for both surface and underground operations, and forms part of the wider training and assessment model, culminating in an MQA certificate and statement of attainment.
Competencies & outcomes
- Represent employees on all aspects of occupational health and safety
- Exercise the rights and powers of a representative under MHSA Section 30
- Identify potential hazards and risks to occupational health or safety
- Report and follow up on hazards, risks and incidents
- Participate in inspections, investigations and health and safety committees
Entry requirements
- Elected or designated as a health and safety representative
- Valid certificate of medical fitness for work at the mine
- Able to communicate orally and in writing