MHSA Legal Liability
1 Day Training
Dates: 30 September 2024
Locations: Grayston Ridge Office Park, Sandton
Platform: Available In-Class / Online
Price: Available on Request
Course Introduction
The MHSA Legal Liability course is an introduction to the MHSA, common law and legislation Criminal and civil liability Duties of employers regarding health, safety and environmental (HSE) issues in a mining environment.
The successful minimizing of legal risks faced by a company requires the sustained support of the management team. This workshop emphasizes the need for management to address the civil and criminal exposures on a daily basis and in doing so, protect the company employees and all persons who may be affected by the company’s work activities.
Course Objectives
Understanding the MHSA, Common Law, and Legislation
Exploring Criminal and Civil Liability
Duties of Employers Regarding HSE Issues
Minimizing Legal Risks and Exposures
Promoting Organizational Compliance Culture
Enhancing Legal Awareness and Preparedness
Role-Specific Training and Professional Development
Who should attend?
Chief Safety Officers
General Managers
Mine Managers
Mine Engineers
Legal Department
Risk Management
Occupational Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Managers
Process Engineers
Maintenance coordinators
Training Department
Health and Safety Representatives.
Training Methodology
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.
Training Outline
Introduction to the Course
Common law and statute as a source of liability, defining the “reasonable miner”
General Duties of the Employer and Employee, illustrated through fatality case studies
The pitfalls if legal appointments as liability controls
Legal Liability – The impact on management
Section 10 and 11 as the bare minimum: a dummies guide to compliance
The importance of understanding the MHSA’s field of application and the potential impact of the OHSA
Recent fatal accidents as lessons in liability
