Master MHSA Legal Liability. This course covers the MHSA, common law, criminal/civil liability, employer HSE duties, minimizing legal risks, promoting compliance, and enhancing legal awareness, using case studies and focusing on practical application.
| Date | Venue | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 September 2026 | Sandton | 1 Day |
Provide a holistic picture of the Health and Safety Legislate on and the legal obligations that is placed on an employer workplace. The diversity of statutory measures, standards and requirements that organisations have to comply with in the modern era are multiplying and changing incessantly. Furthermore, internationally accepted management standards also demand compliance with all relevant legal requirements as a minimum performance standard. Management and operational personnel are finding it increasingly di‑cult to keep track of changes to the legal milieu, what the legal compliance requirements are and how to interpret and translate them into operational compliance. Therefore, a good working knowledge of all the applicable legal requirements are essential and of strategic importance to all management striving to obtain compliance. Equipped with the necessary knowledge of legal compliance requirements, managers are er able to minimise or prevent legal non-compliances and financial risks and liabilities.
After completion of this MHSA Legal Liability Training course a delegate will:
Be conversant with the diversity of statutory compliance measures related to management.
Have knowledge and insight into terminologies, concepts and principals used in the application on of law.
An insight and understanding of the core legal requirements that have to be complied with, and an understanding of the related legal liability.
A practical understanding of how to implement the legal requirements in the workplace to successfully operate your business within these legal constraints.
This MHSA Legal Liability Training course focuses on training operational personnel, not lawyers on statutory compliance requirements that may relate to a person’s possible liability exposure.
All legally appointed employees and all employees who from me to me may be acting in a position of an appointment. All employees who have legal accountabilities and/or responsibilities and who make decisions relating to health and safety or issue related instructions. Any person in an organisation and or an opera on who may have a specific legal liability in relation to health and safety, this will imply any person who has accountabilities and/or responsibilities relating to health and safety. In consideration of the above every employee from the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to the lowest level of employee.
[Compliance Managers/ Officers, Regional Managers, Business Managers, General Managers, Project Managers, Contractor Managers, Financial Managers, Human Resources Managers, All Engineers, Safety Practitioners, Safety Professionals, Safety Officers, Foreman, Supervisors, Hygienists, Surveyors, Geologist.] [Human Resource Practitioners and Professionals, Training personnel, Co-ordinators, Information officers, Administrators], [Heads of Depart
Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:
– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.
The content and outcomes of this workshop is as follows:
The training will focus on the following legal Statutes and will specifically address the possible statutory liabilities and statutory compliance aspects:
The Constitution of SA – Mine Health and Safety Act, Act 29 of 1996;
Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993.
Compensation of Occupational Injuries and Deceases Act, Act 103 of 1993.
Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000
Protection of Personal Information Act
Promotion of Access to Information Act
Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995
Basic Condition of Employment Act 75 of 1997
Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998
Unemployment Insurance Act 63 of 2001
Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998
General Legal Liability
Sources of Liability
Common Law
Law Delict
The Legal System in SA
Liability in relation to a Statute [Offences and Penalties]
(OHS Act) & (MHS Act) & (COIDA) & (ODMWA)
Case Law – Case Study; – State vs. Russel
State vs. Johan Veldsman, Bezuidenhout vs. Eskom, South African Railways and Harbours vs. Marais, State vs. Lambrecht, And more
Interpreting Legislation
Background and Introduction to Legislation Health and Safety Legislation
Self-Governance and Regulation (COP’s)
Corporate Governance
Participation
Exemptions from Legislation
Recent Changes in Legislation
Skills Development
Information and Training (Competencies)
Prescribed Statutory Appointments
Risk Management (Risk Assessment and Response) -Manufacturers Liability
Incident Management (Investigations and Reporting)
Occupational Health and Hygiene
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Dealings with the administrator – (Inspectors Powers; Inspections, Investigations and Inquiries)
Mining Charter Requirements
Overview of the Relevant Regulations
Construction Regulations 2014
Administrative Law = PAJA
Informa on Legislation = Overview of PAIA – POPI Act and
Health and Safety Management Systems
Contractor Management
The Principals of Auditing
Practical Exercise (Assignments) – (Group base)
Problem Solving Session – ASSIGNMENT (Group base)
Practical Exercise Feedback
Post Assessment (Theoretical Examination
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