OHS Low Risk
Every South African employer has a legal duty under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993) to provide a safe working environment — and that starts with informed, trained employees. Tericorp's OHS Low Risk course is a practical, three-hour introduction to workplace health and safety designed for low-risk environments such as offices, retail spaces, schools, and community facilities. Accredited through HWSETA and quality assured by QCTO, this course ensures your team understands their rights and responsibilities, can identify hazards, and knows how to act in an emergency. Stay compliant, stay safe.
Duration: 3 hours | Accreditation: HWSETA, QCTO
What You Will Learn
- Overview of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993)
- Rights and Responsibilities of Employers and Employees
- Hazard Identification in Low-Risk Workplaces
- Risk Assessment Basics
- Incident Reporting and Recording Procedures
- Emergency Evacuation Procedures
- Introduction to PPE and Basic Safety Equipment
- Building a Safety Culture in the Workplace
Key Benefits
- Understand the legal requirements of the OHS Act as they apply to employees and employers
- Identify workplace hazards and potential risks in low-risk environments
- Report incidents, near-misses and unsafe conditions correctly and promptly
- Know emergency procedures, including evacuation and basic first response
- Contribute to a positive safety culture in the workplace
- Support your employer's OHS compliance obligations
Who Should Attend
This course is suited to all employees and supervisors in low-risk work environments such as offices, schools, ECD centres, retail outlets, and administrative settings where basic OHS awareness and legal compliance are required.
This course is offered through Tericorp as an accredited Skills Development Provider recognised by HWSETA and aligned to QCTO standards for occupational health and safety training.
Tericorp Training's qualified instructors bring real-world experience to every course. Contact us to find out about upcoming dates or to arrange in-house training for your organisation.
