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SHE Representative

Functions of the health and safety representative, hazard identification, inspections, incident reporting and committee work.

Preview lessons

Course outline

  1. Module 1: The representative's role
    • Explain the functions and powers of a representative
    text: Functions under the OHS Act
  2. Module 2: Hazards and inspections
    • Conduct a workplace inspection with a checklist
    video: Hazard spottingpractical: Inspection exercise
  3. Module 3: Incidents and the committee
    • Report an incident
    • Prepare a committee report
    text: Incident reportingquiz: Knowledge check

Accreditation route (not a claim)

Status: not accredited

No general SHE representative skills programme on the QCTO register checked in Sep 2026 (SP-220906 Forestry SHE Representative is sector-specific). Legacy unit standard 259622 appears in the old catalogue [REVIEW NEEDED: the same number is also listed against lift trucks in that catalogue - one entry is wrong]. Longer route: Occupational Health and Safety Officer SAQA 121929 (NQF 4, HWSETA QP). SAIOSH endorsement to be explored.

At a glance

Price
R1 350 pp excl. VAT
Duration
16 hours (125 min online content)
Delivery
blended
Certificate valid
24 months
Minimum age
18
Prerequisites
None
Course code
SE-SHE-01

Why employers need it: OHS Act s17 and s18 - where more than 20 employees work, one representative per 50 (per 100 in shops and offices)

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