OHST — Occupational Health & Safety Training
Training division

Accredited health & safety courses, on-site or off-site.

With a portfolio of over 50 Occupational Health and Safety training courses, we deliver industry-leading learning solutions facilitated by SETA-registered assessors who are recognised subject-matter experts, both nationally and internationally.

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Claim Back Up to 70% of Your Training Costs!

Our SAQA-approved courses may qualify your organisation for SETA funding, allowing you to recover up to 70% of your training investment. Speak to our team today to discover which courses are eligible.

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Training Delivered Where You Need It Most

We provide on-site training across South Africa, as well as training at our dedicated facilities. On-site training remains the preferred choice for many organisations, offering flexibility, convenience, and cost-effective learning for larger groups. We can also customise courses and develop training material specifically designed around your organisation’s policies, procedures, and operational needs.

A forklift operator assessment in a warehouse
OHS courses

The compliance and competency courses every workplace needs, from inductions and first aid to lifting machinery and dangerous goods.

HSE Inductions

An effective overall health, safety and environmental basic safety awareness course, informational and interactive.

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Health & Safety Reps

Compulsory for any industry employing 20 or more employees under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993. SAQA unit standard approved.

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OHS Act 85 of 1993

A basic knowledge of the responsibilities pertaining to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, simplified to a level anyone can comprehend.

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Incident Investigation

Requirements of conducting a preliminary investigation, gathering information for the preliminary investigation as well as performing post-investigation activities.

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HIRA

An understanding into the various hazards at the workplace and the risks associated to these hazards.

05

MSDS Awareness

Understanding the Material Safety Datasheet, the 16-section document supplied with every hazardous chemical substance, and the hazards employees may be exposed to.

06

Basic Fire Fighting

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

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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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Conveying Dangerous Goods

Department of Transport approved, unit standard course. Required for drivers with a valid PRDP before a PRDP-D licence can be issued.

09

Counterbalance Lift Truck

SAQA unit standard approved lifting machinery training, with further accreditation from the Department of Employment & Labour.

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HCS Handling & Storage

In-depth knowledge on the handling and storage of hazardous chemical substances at the workplace.

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SOP & WSWP Writing

Write standard operating procedures and written safe work procedures for your workplace, and conduct job hazard analysis.

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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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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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Job Safety Analysis

Identify potential hazards in each step of a job and implement control measures to mitigate or eliminate them.

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Environmental Awareness

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

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CPR Awareness

The skills and knowledge to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

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HIV/AIDS Awareness

Creating HIV/AIDS awareness, its impact, management and the availability of support systems, and the measures to prevent it spreading.

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Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Ensuring the hearing of employees is not affected by operational noise exposure.

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Basic Working at Heights

The essential knowledge and skills to work safely and confidently at elevated levels, for construction, maintenance, telecommunications and more.

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