Occupational health
Training: Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Department
Training, Awareness and Formal Courses for 2012
| Code | Course name | Date | Time |
| OHS01 | Occupational Health and Safety Representative Course | 18 June & 19 June 2012 | 09h00 - 16h00 |
| OHS02 | Occupational Health and Safety Representative Course | 16 July & 17 July 2012 | 09h00 - 16h00 |
| FM01 | Fire Marshal Course | 20 June 2012 | 08h30 - 16h00 |
| FA101 | First Aid Level One | 11 to 15 June 2012 | 09h00 - 13h00 |
| FA102 | First Aid Level One | 09 to 13 July 2012 | 09h00 - 13h00 |
Accredited courses
| Occupational Health and Safety Representative Course | 2 days | This is a two-day certificated course - SETA-accredited. The understanding and interpretation of the OHS Act. |
| Level One First Aid | 20 hours | This is a certificated course - SETA-accredited. All the basics of saving somebody's life. eg. ABC |
| Fire Marshal Course | 1 day | Candidates are given hands-on training in the use of fire equipment apparatus. Course takes place off-site |
Safety, Health and Environment Workshops for 2012
| Topic | Period | Dates | Detail |
| Fire prevention | 3 hours | Must be arranged | This is a non-certificated course; a certificate for attendance is issued. |
| Introduction to Ergonomics | 3 hours | Must be arranged | This is to introduce you to the world of ergonomics |
| Safety, Health and Environment induction | 2 hours | Must be arranged | This should be compulsory for new staff |
| Emergency planning for your area | 3 hours | Must be arranged | This programme will assist you in preparing for emergencies and drawing up of emergency plans (building-specific) |
| How to assess the risks in your area | 3 hours | Must be arranged | This programme will assist you in assessing risks in the work environment and how to manage risks |
| The conflict between fire and security | 3 hours | Must be arranged | This programme will assist you in assessing and planning around fire risks and security risks |
| What every employee should know (SHE) | 3 hours | Must be arranged | The employee is made aware of his/her rights regarding Occupational Health and Safety (legislation) |
| What every head of department should know about SHE | 3 hours | Must be arranged | The HOD is made aware of his/her responsibilities towards SHE management. |
| The use of personal protective equipment | 2 hours | Must be arranged | Understanding the use of PPE and why PPE should be used (area-specific). |
| Worker's Compensation at UCT | 2 hours | Must be arranged | Understanding what forms to complete and why they should be completed |
| Mini-seminars | |||
| Fire systems at UCT. | 3 hours | Mid-year vacation | This to introduce you to different types of fire evacuation systems at UCT and policies pertaining to fire systems |
| Lab safety. | 3 hours | Mid-year vacation | This is to introduce you to the legislation and hazards associated with the management of labs |
| Contractors' seminar | 3 hours | Mid-year vacation | For all contractors and potential contractors working on UCT premises |
| Emergency and disaster management. | 3 hours | Mid-year vacation | This is an overview of how different emergencies should be managed at the University of Cape Town |
Mini-seminars dates will be well publicised.
Definitions
OHS - SHE Representative Training Course. This is a two day certificated course - SETA accredited.
FA - First aid. This is a certificated course - SETA-accredited.
SHE - Safety, Health & Environment.
Please note: These courses are scheduled. If a department wants a course or workshop arranged specifically for their area, then they need to make special arrangements through the SHE office. (No less than 10 candidates are accepted for this special arrangement.)
All these courses and workshops are free ONLY to UCT staff at the University of Cape Town.
Some training involves practical’s, written assessments & physical activities.
Certificates will be issued by service providers for accredited courses.
It is compulsory for persons to book themselves on all courses and workshops timeously. Training bookings are done by:Angie.Ngalonkulu Tel: 021 650 2246.
The SHE department can also be invited to do safety, health and environment induction for any new staff members.
