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The programme aims at equipping managers to protect employees, suppliers and customers by providing critical information in order to successfully manage COVID-19 within the work environment.
After the initial lockdown period, as part of South Africa's risk adjusted strategy for economic activity, some employers would be allowed to reopen their businesses from the 1st of May 2020.
One of the critical requirements during the pandemic will be to provide and maintain a safe and healthy work environment. This course was compiled to assist employers in this regard. It will provide attendees with critical information in order to manage COVID-19 effectively within their particular work environment.
The course will cover:
Background and scope of guidance and important information on COVID-19
Government policies and directives
Health and safety legislation pertaining to COVID-19
COVID-19 employer, employee and third-party obligations
How to conduct a COVID-19 HIRA
Processing of COVID-19 claims
COVID-19 Communication
Health and safety representatives and committees
Reporting, recording and investigation of COVID-19 related cases
Live-Online
The programme will be useful for managers at all levels including:
The CEO's and Managing Directors
Section 16(2) appointees - Directors
Health and Safety Practitioners
Compliance officers and Security Officers
Human Recourse Managers
Engineers
Managers and Supervisors
Union Representatives
Health and Safety Representatives and Committee Members
Background and scope of guidance
Introduction, background and information to COVID-19
Health and safety legislation pertaining to COVID-19
Overview of the health and safety legislation
Latest notices, statues and directives pertaining to COVID-19
COVID-19 employer, employee and third-party obligations
Health and safety statues governing workplaces in relation to COVID-19
The responsibilities of employers towards employees and other persons (third parties)
Responsibilities of Employees
COVID-19 classification
Monitoring exposure at workplace
Medical surveillance
Consolidated COVID-19 Direction on Health and Safety in the Workplace issued by the Minister in terms of Regulation 10(8) of the National Disaster Regulations (4th of June 2020)
Symptom monitoring and management
Guidance note for workplaces in the event of identification of a COVID-19 positive employee
Reporting authorities and emergency contact details, hospitals and centres of disease control - COVID-19
Preparing the workplace for COVID-19
South Africa’s risk adjusted strategy for economic activity related prescriptions (required legal appointments and duties as per Disaster Management Regulations)
Guidance on vulnerable employees and workplace accommodation in relation to COVID-19
Prevention measures for all staff and others (3rd parties) that enter the premises
Prepare to implement basic infection prevention measures
Develop policies and procedures for prompt identification and isolation of sick people, if appropriate
How to help prevent spread of respiratory infections including COVID-19
Environmental cleaning
Cleaning offices and public spaces where there are suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19
Advice on travel and meetings; handling post, packages or food from affected areas, COVID-19 and food safety
Conducting a COVID-19 HIRA
HIRA and Sectoral guidelines
Risk Assessment for vulnerable employees and workplace accommodation in relation to COVID-19
Performing a COVID-19 risk assessment (HIRA)
Processing of COVID-19 Claims
Aim and objective of the COIDA
Compensation Fund and licences
Protection of employers against claims from employees and dependants
Categories of persons are entitled to compensation
Employer, employees and dependants
Criteria and diagnosis for occupational diseases - COVID-19
Benefits, claims procedure, documentation and submissions of COVID-19 claims
COVID-19 Communication and Training
Informing employees of COVID 19 related information
Lines for COVID 19 communication
Preparing Communications Strategies
What to communicate to employees?
Providing training and information to management and employees (including links to recourse)
The role of health and safety representatives and committees in the management of COVID-19
Role of health and safety representatives
Role of the health and safety committee
Reporting, recording and investigation of COVID-19 related cases
Reporting of occupational injuries and diseases to the employer
Reporting of occupational diseases to the authorities
Record keeping requirements
Prescribed Investigation for COVID-19 incidents
Action Checklist: Prevention and Mitigation of COVID-19 at Work
List of requirements for visits from Department of Employer and Labour.
Action checklist for the prevention and mitigation of COVID-19 at Work