Health and Safety Representative Certificate Course

Introduction to Health and Safety Representation

3 Topics | 1 Quiz

The Purpose of a Health and Safety Representative

How Safety Representatives Support Employees and Management

Understanding the SHE Representative Role in South African Workplaces

Introduction to Health and Safety Representation Quiz

South African OHS Act Requirements

3 Topics | 1 Quiz

Overview of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993

Sections 17 and 18: Health and Safety Representatives and Their Functions

Sections 19 and 20: Health and Safety Committees and Committee Functions

South African OHS Act Requirements Quiz

Appointment and Duties of Safety Representatives

3 Topics | 1 Quiz

Nomination, Election, and Designation of Safety Representatives

Full-Time Employee Requirements and Workplace Familiarity

Practical Duties, Boundaries, and Ethical Responsibilities

Appointment and Duties of Safety Representatives Quiz

Workplace Hazard Identification

3 Topics | 1 Quiz

Identifying Unsafe Conditions and Unsafe Acts

Chemical, Biological, Physical, Ergonomic, and Psychosocial Hazards

Recording and Reporting Hazards Correctly

Workplace Hazard Identification Quiz

Risk Assessment and Control Measures

3 Topics | 1 Quiz

Understanding Risk, Likelihood, and Severity

Supporting Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Processes

Applying the Hierarchy of Controls in the Workplace

Risk Assessment and Control Measures Quiz

Workplace Inspections and Compliance Monitoring

3 Topics | 1 Quiz

Planning and Conducting Workplace Safety Inspections

Using Inspection Checklists, Registers, and Safety Files

Following Up on Corrective Actions and Compliance Gaps

Workplace Inspections and Compliance Monitoring Quiz

Incident Reporting and Basic Investigation Support

3 Topics | 1 Quiz

Understanding Incidents, Near Misses, Injuries, and Unsafe Events

Reporting Workplace Incidents Using Proper Procedures

Supporting Investigations, Evidence Gathering, and Preventive Actions

Incident Reporting and Investigation Support Quiz

Health and Safety Committees and Meetings

3 Topics | 1 Quiz

Purpose and Structure of a Health and Safety Committee

Preparing for Meetings, Agendas, Minutes, and Recommendations

Communicating Committee Decisions to Employees

Health and Safety Committees and Meetings Quiz

Workplace Policies, PPE, and Safe Work Procedures

3 Topics | 1 Quiz

Understanding Health and Safety Policies and Workplace Procedures

Personal Protective Equipment Responsibilities and Safe Use

Promoting Housekeeping, Signage, and Safe Work Practices

Workplace Policies, PPE, and Safe Work Procedures Quiz

Safety Communication and Continuous Improvement

3 Topics | 1 Quiz

Toolbox Talks, Safety Notices, and Employee Awareness

Building a Positive Safety Culture in the Workplace

Reviewing Safety Performance and Continuous Improvement Actions

Safety Communication and Continuous Improvement Quiz

Appointment and Duties of Safety Representatives Quiz

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Question 1 of 5

1. Question
Who usually nominates candidates for safety representatives?
- Workers or trade unions suggest or recommend candidates
- Only managers select candidates
- Candidates volunteer without nomination
- HR alone picks representatives
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2. Question
What is required for a safety representative to be considered full-time?
- Permanently employed and regularly work on-site
- Works part-time with flexible hours
- Temporarily employed for specific projects
- Outsourced from another company
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Question 3 of 5

3. Question
Why must a safety representative be familiar with the workplace?
- To identify hazards and suggest practical changes
- To enforce workplace rules
- To discipline unsafe workers
- To manage safety meetings exclusively
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4. Question
What is a safety representative NOT authorized to do?
- Enforce rules or discipline workers
- Inspect the environment for hazards
- Report unsafe conditions
- Participate in safety meetings
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Question 5 of 5

5. Question
What is a key ethical responsibility of safety representatives?
- Act professionally and respect their limits
- Issue warnings to employees
- Ignore minor safety complaints
- Adjust safety rules independently
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