OHST — Occupational Health & Safety Training
A health and safety trainer briefing workers on site
Accredited health & safety training · nationally & internationally

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Professional health & safety courses delivered by subject-matter experts, nationally and internationally, at your site or an OHST venue.

  • SETA accredited
  • QCTO accredited
  • Department of Employment & Labour accredited
  • Department of Transport accredited
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Our philosophy is simpleAbantu Kuqala — People First

“Abantu Kuqala”. People First, in all that we do and teach.

OHST is moving away from the traditional approach of safety first towards a people first approach. Historically there was always a conflict between production and safety. “Which comes first?” has been the question for years.

We firmly believe that people first is the winning culture. It leads to effective HSE implementation and management, and to an organisation’s ability to integrate safety and production. We have promoted this culture for over a decade.

Hands-on first aid training in progress
“Health & safety compliance is mandatory for all companies. Train with the experts to ensure a more controlled working environment.”
How it works

Trained in four steps.

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Tell us what you need

The course, how many people, and where. At your own site, or at an OHST venue.

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We scope and quote

SETA-registered, subject-matter-expert assessors. Courses customised and material tailored to your organisation where needed.

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Training delivered

Nationally and internationally, at your site or an OHST venue. Theory, technical and practical application.

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Claim it back

SAQA approved courses allow your organisation to claim back up to 70% of the spend from SETA funding.

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Basic fire fighting, extinguishing a controlled pan fire
Training division

Accredited health & safety courses.

Advanced OHS programmes, the OHS courses every workplace needs, and people-first soft skills, at your site or an OHST venue, nationally and internationally.

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Advanced OHS course

Safety Officer (OHSTRAC)

Advance your career in Occupational Health and Safety with our Ultimate OHS Safety Officer Course, specifically designed for professionals working in industrial and construction environments.

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Advanced OHS course

Risk Management (RMC)

Our Risk Management Course equips business leaders and employer representatives with the skills to manage workplace risks, strengthen compliance and governance, and ensure every employee returns home safe and well.

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Advanced OHS course

Incident Investigation (iiCAT)

Our Incident Investigation Course is the industry-leading programme that empowers professionals to identify root causes, uncover critical lessons learned, and implement effective measures to prevent incidents before they occur.

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Advanced OHS course

Supervisor Safety (SSC)

Our Supervisor Safety Course equips supervisors to drive productivity, lead with confidence, and achieve operational targets while maintaining the highest standards of workplace safety.

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OHS course

First Aid Level 1, 2, 3

The skills and knowledge to attend to minor medical emergencies. Approved for the SAQA unit standard by SETA, with further accreditation from the Department of Employment & Labour.

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OHS course

Basic Fire Fighting

An in-depth perspective on performing basic fire fighting techniques, with a practical pan-fire component.

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OHS course

Legal Liability

Legal responsibilities and liabilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the criminal and civil implications for the employer.

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OHS course

Overhead Crane

SAQA unit standard approved lifting machinery training on both theory and practical operation, with further accreditation from the Department of Employment & Labour.

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OHS course

Environmental Awareness

Empowering employees to integrate environmentally friendly habits into their work routines. Energy conservation, waste reduction and responsible procurement.

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Your one-stop OHS training solution

Why OHST.

SETA Registered Assessors

OHST uses SETA registered assessors that are subject-matter experts in their relevant fields of work.

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Claim BACK up to 70%

SAQA approved courses allow your organisation to claim back up to 70% of the monies spent from the SETA funding.

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National & Africa

We train at your site nationally, as well as at an OHST venue, with a reach that extends across South Africa and into Africa.

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Tailored for YOU

We can customise training courses to suit your organisational needs, with material development tailor-made to your organisation.

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Customers

Trusted across industry.

For the past decade we have invested in customer satisfaction and retention, at client sites and at our own venues, with a reach that has become national and footprints into Africa.

DEFY
Mpact
Cataler
Prowalco
Metso
Icon Construction
SAPREF
Taurus Packaging
Southey Contracting
Samsung
Richards Bay Minerals
Foskor
Franki — a Keller company
CAPRISA
Dulux
Sondor Performance Foams
Bidfood
Idwala Industrial Holdings
Questions, answered

Good to know.

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YES! Occupational Health & Safety Training (OHST) holds each of these accreditations in its own right.

  • SETA accredited, the Sector Education and Training Authority
  • QCTO accredited, the Quality Council for Trades & Occupations
  • Department of Employment & Labour accredited, the National DoEL
  • Department of Transport accredited, the National DOT

OHST is also a corporate member of SAIOSH.

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  • We train at your site nationally, and we run courses at an OHST venue.
  • Training at your own site is mostly preferred and is very convenient for most of our clients.
  • Training is offered nationally and internationally.

SAQA approved courses allow your organisation to claim back up to 70% of the monies spent from the SETA funding. Speak to our SDF today to check if you qualify.

YES! Occupational Health & Safety Training (OHST) can customise training courses to suit your organisational needs. With SMEs in training and education, we also offer training material development which can be tailor-made to your organisation. The most effective way to train is to link the training to your organisation’s policies and procedures.

Accredited and recognised
  • SETA accredited
  • QCTO accredited
  • Department of Employment & Labour accredited
  • Department of Transport accredited
QCTO, Quality Council for Trades & OccupationsSAIOSH, South African Institute of Occupational Safety and HealthTETA, Transport Education Training AuthorityDepartment of Employment & Labour, Republic of South AfricaDepartment of Transport, Republic of South Africa