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University of Cape Town

Occupational Health and Safety

University of Cape Town via GetSmarter

Overview

Enhance employee safety and contentment in the workplace, while guaranteeing your business adheres to local regulations. Study risk assessment and control, hazard management, and more with UCT Occupational Health and Safety.

On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: The skills to improve workplace safety, and boost employee satisfaction and engagement. The know-how to ensure business compliance with the requirements stipulated in South Africa’s Occupational Health and Safety Act. The tools to implement policies that improve company performance and profit by minimising the risk of workplace injuries. Knowledge of OHS that can be applied in a wide range of sectors and contexts. Unlimited access to edX's Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.

Syllabus

  • Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus
  • Module 1: Introduction to OHS
  • Module 2: Organisation of health and safety management
  • Module 3: Risk assessment and control
  • Module 4: Managing hazards
  • Module 5: Managing machinery, power sources and other equipment
  • Module 6: Managing hazardous substances
  • Module 7: Managing health stressors and training
  • Module 8: Managing construction activities and incidents
  • Module 9: Preventing, preparing for and responding to fires
  • Module 10: Managing health and safety performance

Taught by

Lindani Mkhwanazi

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