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

Introduction to Health and Safety Representation Quiz

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Question 1 of 5

1. Question
What is the main purpose of a Health and Safety Representative?
- To maintain a safe and healthy workplace by managing risks
- To enforce company policies without worker input
- To handle only employee disputes unrelated to safety
- To oversee financial records of health programs
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Question 2 of 5

2. Question
How do Safety Representatives support employees at work?
- Listen to concerns and report hazards
- Only enforce safety rules strictly
- Replace management in safety decisions
- Limit worker participation in safety talks
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Question 3 of 5

3. Question
What role does a SHE Representative play in South African workplaces?
- Link workers and employer on health and safety matters
- Act as a manager for safety enforcement alone
- Conduct all safety training without input
- Focus mainly on environmental issues only
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Question 4 of 5

4. Question
Why are Safety Representatives important in preventing workplace accidents?
- They identify risks workers may see but managers miss
- They manage health and safety budgets alone
- They replace supervisors on safety patrols
- They discipline workers who break safety rules
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Question 5 of 5

5. Question
How does the Occupational Health and Safety Act support SHE Representatives?
- It ensures workers are involved in health and safety decisions
- It gives SHE Representatives full legal authority over employers
- It limits worker input to annual meetings only
- It assigns safety tasks exclusively to management
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