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Understand your role
Learn how SHE Representatives support inspections, hazard reporting, investigations, consultation and health and safety processes.
SHE Representative training
HAZREP Short Course
HAZREP Short Course
SHE Representative Training
Build practical SHE Representative knowledge for hazardous chemical workplaces—from legal responsibilities and HIRA to chemical controls, incident investigation, worker engagement and safety communication.
100% online • 6 detailed modules • 4 hours • All levels • Certificate on successful completion
Course feeR850
R850Course fee
4 hoursCourse duration
All levelsCourse level
6Learning modules
80%Exam pass mark
Practical SHE representation
Help build safer chemical workplaces
This online SHE Representative Training course is designed to equip workplace representatives with the knowledge and practical skills needed to identify, report and assist in controlling health and safety risks in hazardous chemical environments. The course is built around South African occupational health and safety requirements and practical workplace application.
- Understand the role, duties and practical functions of a SHE Representative.
- Recognise physical, health and environmental hazards associated with chemicals.
- Participate meaningfully in hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA).
- Understand control measures including engineering controls, procedures and PPE.
- Support incident investigations, reporting and corrective action processes.
- Communicate safety information and encourage meaningful worker participation.
What you will learn
From identifying hazards to representing workers effectively
The learning path combines SHE Representative responsibilities with the practical realities of hazardous chemical workplaces, helping learners connect legislation, risk assessment, controls, investigations and communication to everyday operations.
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Identify and assess risk
Recognise chemical hazards, use SDS information, participate in HIRA and help ensure assessments reflect real workplace conditions.
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Support effective controls
Understand the hierarchy of controls, chemical storage, engineering measures, administrative controls, PPE and emergency preparedness.
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Engage and improve
Support incident investigations, communicate safety information, involve workers and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.
Who should enrol?
For people who support workplace health and safety
The course overview identifies SHE Representatives, supervisors, junior managers and learners seeking foundational occupational health and safety knowledge in the South African context as suitable participants.
SHE Representatives
Safety Representatives
Supervisors
Junior managers
Chemical workplace teams
OHS learners
Course package
Structured learning with practical resources
- 6 detailed learning modules containing 48 core lesson pages.
- 100% online delivery in a structured Tutor LMS learning environment.
- HAZREP Student Handbook included as a downloadable course resource.
- Practical templates and samples including a Section 17 appointment, HIRA samples, an incident investigation form and committee-meeting record.
- Final assessment with a minimum pass requirement of 80% stated in the course overview.
- Certificate of completion issued by OHS All 4 Skills after successful completion.
Course curriculum
6 focused modules. 48 core lessons.
The curriculum moves from the foundations of SHE representation through risk assessment, chemical controls, incident investigation and worker engagement.
Module 1 – Introduction to SHE Representation in Hazardous Chemical Environments8 lessons
- LESSON 1: Legal References
- LESSON 2: Duties of the SHE Representative
- LESSON 3: Chemical Hazard Types
- LESSON 4: Understanding Safety Data Sheets
- LESSON 5: Chemical Storage Requirements
- LESSON 6: Emergency Preparedness for Chemical Sites
- LESSON 7: Chemical Exposure Controls
- LESSON 8: Communication in Safety
MODULE 2 - SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE FUNCTIONS & DUTIES8 lessons
- Lesson 1: Legal Functions of a SHE Representative
- Lesson 2: Powers of a SHE Representative
- Lesson 3: Duties of Employers Toward SHE Reps
- Lesson 4: Worker Responsibilities
- Lesson 5: Communication Skills for SHE Reps
- Lesson 6: Participating in Risk Assessments
- Lesson 7: Participating in Incident Investigations
- Lesson 8: Participating in Workplace Inspections
MODULE 3: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT (HIRA) IN CHEMICAL ENVIRONMENTS8 lessons
- Lesson 1: Understanding Hazard Identification
- Lesson 2: Understanding Risk Assessment
- Lesson 3: SHE Rep Role in Risk Assessment
- Lesson 4: Types of Hazards in Chemical Workplaces
- Lesson 5: Using Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in HIRA
- Lesson 6: Conducting Workplace Inspections
- Lesson 7: Reporting and Corrective Action
- Lesson 8: Reviewing and Monitoring Controls
MODULE 4: CONTROL MEASURES AND PREVENTION OF CHEMICAL HAZARDS8 lessons
- Lesson 1: Understanding the Hierarchy of Controls
- Lesson 2: Engineering Controls
- Lesson 3: Administrative Controls
- Lesson 4: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Lesson 5: Safe Chemical Storage
- Lesson 6: Spill Response and Emergency Preparedness
- Lesson 7: Monitoring and Auditing Control Measures
- Lesson 8: SHE Rep Recommendations and Follow-Up
MODULE 5: INCIDENT INVESTIGATION AND REPORTING IN CHEMICAL ENVIRONMENTS8 lessons
- Lesson 1: Purpose of Incident Investigations
- Lesson 2: Types of Incidents in Chemical Workplaces
- Lesson 3: SHE Rep Role in Incident Investigation
- Lesson 4: Documentation and Reporting
- Lesson 5: Root Cause Analysis
- Lesson 6: Corrective and Preventive Actions
- Lesson 7: Worker Involvement in Incident Investigations
- Lesson 8: Follow-Up and Continuous Improvement
MODULE 6: SAFETY COMMUNICATION AND WORKER ENGAGEMENT IN CHEMICAL ENVIRONMENTS8 lessons
- Lesson 1: Importance of Safety Communication
- Lesson 2: Conducting Safety Meetings and Toolbox Talks
- Lesson 3: Worker Participation in Safety Decisions
- Lesson 4: Communicating Hazards and Controls
- Lesson 5: Reporting Safety Concerns
- Lesson 6: Safety Signage and Labelling
- Lesson 7: Training and Awareness Programs
- Lesson 8: Promoting a Positive Safety Culture
Course Exam | HAZREP Short CourseFinal exam
- Readiness test/final exam
- Minimum pass requirement stated in the course overview: 80%
Course pathway
Recognise. Represent. Report. Improve.
The course is structured around practical actions a SHE Representative can take to support safer work in chemical environments.
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Recognise hazards
Identify visible and hidden chemical hazards, review SDS information and observe unsafe conditions and work practices.
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Represent workers
Bring frontline observations into inspections, HIRA, safety discussions and workplace decision-making.
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Report and investigate
Document concerns, contribute to incident investigations, identify underlying causes and support corrective action.
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Follow up and improve
Monitor controls, communicate outcomes and encourage continuous improvement in workplace safety culture.
South African workplace context
Built around practical SHE Representative participation
The course material references the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, Hazardous Chemical Agents Regulations (2021), General Safety Regulations and SANS 10234/GHS concepts as part of its learning framework.
Practical focus: The course repeatedly places the learner in realistic chemical-workplace situations involving storage, decanting, ventilation, PPE, spill response, incident investigation, SDS interpretation and communication between workers and management.
Strengthen workplace safety participation
Enrol for R850
Develop practical SHE Representative knowledge for hazardous chemical workplaces through structured, fully online training.
Frequently asked questions
HAZREP Short Course information
Who is this course designed for?
The course is intended for employees appointed as SHE Representatives, supervisors, junior managers and learners seeking foundational occupational health and safety knowledge for hazardous chemical workplaces.
How long is the course?
Tutor LMS lists the course duration as approximately 4 hours.
Is the HAZREP course fully online?
Yes. The course overview describes the programme as 100% online.
What does the course cover?
The six modules cover SHE representation in hazardous chemical environments, representative functions and duties, HIRA, control measures and prevention, incident investigation and reporting, and safety communication and worker engagement.
What is the course fee?
The Tutor LMS export lists the course fee as R850.
Is there a final assessment?
Yes. The course overview states that the readiness test/final exam must be passed with a minimum score of 80%.
Will I receive a certificate?
The course overview states that OHS All 4 Skills issues a certificate of completion after successful completion.