Executive Legal Liability
This course is aligned to the registered SAQA Unit Standard ID 242668, NQF Level 4 with 4 credits.
Ratings 4.69 / 5.00
What You Will Learn!
- The basic principles of the Act and the accompanying Regulations.
- Concepts of civil liability and criminal liability with examples.
- Reasons for the existence of the Act with reference to health, safety and good corporate governance
- The Act and Regulations accessing information for different scenarios
- The responsibility of an organisation to ensure compliance within the generic framework of the legal implications of non-compliance.
Description
At the end of this course, the executive learner will have a better understanding of the Occupational
Health and Safety Act and the accompanying regulations and of the minimum requirements as stipulated
in the Act. With a view to reduce liability, the executive will be better equipped regarding the legal
requirements of the necessary legislation; identify hazards and risks within the organization and
recommend actions to eliminate or reduce them as well as participate in active communication sessions
with more confidence.
The information in this manual has been compiled as a guide only; and has been compiled from resources believed to be reliable and to represent the best current opinion on the subject. No warranty, guarantee or representation is made by Skills as to the absolute correctness or sufficiency of any representation contained in this reference material, and Skills assumes no responsibility in connection therewith; nor can it be assumed that all acceptable occupational health, safety and environmental control measures are included herein, or that other measures may not be required in particular or exceptional conditions or circumstances.
While Skills does not undertake to provide a revision service or guarantee accuracy, we shall be pleased to respond to your individual requests for information at any time.
Who Should Attend!
- Executives, Supervisors and Occupational Health and Safety officials
- Anyone who has an interest in Occupational Health and Safety regulations in South Africa
