The Purpose of a Health and Safety Representative

How Safety Representatives Support Employees and Management

Understanding the SHE Representative Role in South African Workplaces

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

Nomination, Election, and Designation of Safety Representatives

Full-Time Employee Requirements and Workplace Familiarity

Practical Duties, Boundaries, and Ethical Responsibilities

Identifying Unsafe Conditions and Unsafe Acts

Chemical, Biological, Physical, Ergonomic, and Psychosocial Hazards

Recording and Reporting Hazards Correctly

Understanding Risk, Likelihood, and Severity

Supporting Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Processes

Applying the Hierarchy of Controls in the Workplace

Planning and Conducting Workplace Safety Inspections

Using Inspection Checklists, Registers, and Safety Files

Following Up on Corrective Actions and Compliance Gaps

Understanding Incidents, Near Misses, Injuries, and Unsafe Events

Reporting Workplace Incidents Using Proper Procedures

Supporting Investigations, Evidence Gathering, and Preventive Actions

Purpose and Structure of a Health and Safety Committee

Preparing for Meetings, Agendas, Minutes, and Recommendations

Communicating Committee Decisions to Employees

Toolbox Talks, Safety Notices, and Employee Awareness

Building a Positive Safety Culture in the Workplace

Reviewing Safety Performance and Continuous Improvement Actions