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SHE Representative | Short Course

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This Safety Representative (SHE Rep) Training Course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, and understanding required to perform the role of a Safety Representative effectively within South African workplaces.

The course focuses on general occupational health and safety principles, legislative requirements, hazard identification, risk management, incident reporting, workplace inspections, and safety communication. It is aligned with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and its associated regulations, ensuring that learners understand their legal duties, rights, and responsibilities as Safety Representatives.

Learners will develop practical skills to:

  • Identify and assess workplace hazards

  • Monitor health and safety measures implemented by employers

  • Participate in workplace inspections and safety committees

  • Represent employees in health and safety matters

  • Promote a positive safety culture through communication and engagement

While examples may reference common workplace risks such as machinery, ergonomics, electrical hazards, slips and falls, and hazardous substances, the course is designed to be industry-neutral and applicable across manufacturing, construction, warehousing, retail, offices, logistics, and service environments.

This course is suitable for:

  • Newly appointed Safety Representatives

  • Existing Safety Representatives requiring refresher training

  • Supervisors or employees involved in workplace health and safety structures

Upon completion, learners will be better equipped to support compliance, reduce incidents, and contribute meaningfully to safer and healthier workplaces in line with South African legislative requirements.

Through 6 comprehensive modules, learners explore the duties of a SHE Representative within chemical environments, safe handling and storage of chemicals, emergency response requirements, exposure controls, incident investigation, and meaningful participation in Health and Safety Committees. Each lesson integrates legal references, workplace examples, and realistic chemical-handling scenarios to help learners apply the content directly to their own facility or process.

Delivered entirely online and suitable for all skill levels, the course includes module quizzes, interactive content, and a final assessment to ensure competence. Upon successful completion, learners will be able to confidently assist employers in managing chemical risks, reducing exposure incidents, improving safety culture, and maintaining legal compliance.

This course is ideal for SHE Representatives, supervisors, chemical plant operators, warehouse staff, and anyone involved in the safe handling, decanting, transport, or storage of hazardous chemical substances in South Africa.

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Course Content

Introduction

  • Important Student Course Information

MODULE 1: ROLE OF THE SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE & LEGAL FRAMEWORK
Module Summary Module 1 provides learners with a solid foundation in the role, purpose, and legal standing of a Safety Representative (SHE Rep) in South African workplaces. Learners will understand why Safety Representatives are legally required, what authority they have, how they interact with management and employees, and how legislation guides their actions.

MODULE 2: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION & RISK ASSESSMENT
Module Summary Module 2 builds on the foundation of the Safety Representative role by focusing on hazard identification and risk assessment. Learners will develop a clear understanding of what hazards are, how risks are created, and why systematic risk assessment is essential in preventing workplace injuries and illnesses. The module explains how Safety Representatives contribute to identifying hazards, evaluating risks, and ensuring appropriate control measures are implemented and maintained.

MODULE 3: SAFE WORK PRACTICES & PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Module Summary Module 3 focuses on safe work practices, correct use of PPE, and the role of Safety Representatives in ensuring workers follow safety procedures. Learners will understand how workplace rules, training, and protective equipment help prevent injuries and illness, and how to encourage compliance through observation, communication, and support. The module emphasises practical examples from general workplaces, including offices, warehouses, factories, and construction sites.

MODULE 4: WORKPLACE INSPECTIONS & MONITORING
Module Summary Module 4 equips learners with the knowledge and skills to carry out workplace inspections and monitoring effectively. Safety Representatives will learn how to identify hazards during routine inspections, evaluate the effectiveness of existing control measures, and contribute to ongoing improvements in workplace safety. The module emphasises the Safety Representative’s role in proactive safety management, ensuring legal compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous safety awareness.

MODULE 5: INCIDENT REPORTING & INVESTIGATION
Module Summary Module 5 provides learners with the knowledge and skills to identify, report, and participate in the investigation of workplace incidents. Safety Representatives play a critical role in ensuring that incidents are reported accurately and investigated thoroughly, which is essential for preventing recurrence. This module highlights the legal requirements for reporting incidents, the rights and duties of Safety Representatives during investigations, and practical strategies for documenting and analyzing incidents in compliance with South African law.

MODULE 6: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
Module 6 focuses on preparing for and responding to workplace emergencies. Safety Representatives play a crucial role in ensuring that emergency procedures are understood, that employees are trained, and that appropriate resources are available. This module covers the legal framework for emergency preparedness in South Africa, risk assessments for emergencies, the development of response plans, and the Safety Representative’s role in drills, communication, and post-incident review. Emphasis is placed on general workplace emergencies, such as fires, medical emergencies, chemical spills, electrical hazards, and natural disasters.

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