Legal Liability Training

OHS Legal Liability training gives managers and supervisors a clear understanding of their legal duties and personal accountability under South African health and safety law, and how to reduce liability through a working management system.

What this course covers

• South African workplace safety legislation and the court framework
• Legal principles including vicarious liability and the reasonable person standard
• Critical sections of the OHS Act: general duties of employers and employees and CEO accountability
• Roles of safety representatives and incident and disease reporting duties
• Implementing a health and safety management system
• Inspector powers, enforcement, penalties and offences

Who should attend

• Company CEOs, directors and executives
• Managers and supervisors
• Safety officers and representatives
• Anyone carrying legal responsibility for workplace safety

Learning outcomes

• Understand legal obligations under the OHS Act
• Recognise personal and organisational liability and how to mitigate it
• Implement a compliant health and safety management system
• Meet reporting requirements for incidents and occupational diseases

How it is delivered

Facilitated training delivered by QTE Training and Consulting. Contact QTE for current dates, delivery format (on-site or classroom) and pricing.

Frequently asked questions

Who is legally liable for health and safety in the workplace?

The OHS Act places duties on employers, the CEO, managers, supervisors and employees. This course explains where liability sits and how to manage it.

Who should attend legal liability training?

CEOs, directors, managers, supervisors and safety officers who carry legal responsibility for workplace safety.

Does this course cover the reasonable person standard?

Yes. It explains vicarious liability, the reasonable person standard and how they apply to OHS decisions.

How is the course delivered?

Facilitated training. Contact QTE Training and Consulting for dates, format and pricing.