Legal ComplianceWorkplace Safety LawRisk Management

Legal Liabilities in Workplace Safety

Understand your legal responsibilities and liabilities under South African workplace safety legislation, including criminal, civil, and vicarious liability.

3 days
Intermediate to Advanced
67 Students
4.7/5.0

Duration

3 days

Modules

12 Modules

Level

Intermediate to Advanced

Certificate

Professional

What You'll Learn

Identify different types of legal liability in workplace safety
Apply the reasonable person test to safety situations
Understand employer and employee duties under the OHS Act
Navigate Department of Labour inspection and appeal processes
Establish compliant safety policies and management systems
Implement effective safety representative and committee structures
Manage incident reporting and investigation requirements

Course Content

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of workplace safety principles
  • Familiarity with South African employment law
  • Access to a computer with internet connection
  • Commitment to complete legal case study analyses

Legal Framework

OHS Act 85 of 1993

Primary workplace safety legislation

Reasonable Person Test

Legal standard for negligence determination

Liability Types

Civil, criminal, vicarious, and strict liability

Certification

Legal Compliance in Workplace Safety Specialist

Valid for 3 years

Accreditation

OHS Act 85 of 1993 CompliantDepartment of Labour Recognized

Benefits

  • Legal compliance credential
  • Digital badge for professional profiles
  • Printable certificate
  • Continuing legal education credits

Course Features

  • Lifetime Access
  • Legal Case Studies
  • Compliance Templates

R 1950

Lifetime Access