Legal Liability for Managers in Construction (2 CPD Points)
Aligned to SAQA Unit Standard 120344 Demonstrate Knowledge and Understanding of Relevant Current Occupational Health and Safety Legislation NQF Level: 4 Credits: 4 CPD Points: 2
Introduction to the Legal Liability Course
Introduction to Legal Liability
LG -120344 - Legal Liability - For reference during course if required
Introduction to Session: 1
Lesson 1 - Concepts of Civil and Legal Liability
Lesson 2 - Reasons for the existence of the legislation with reference to good corporate governance
Lesson 3 - The generic structure of legislation
Lesson 4 - Duties of the employer, employee and contractors.
Lesson 5 - The legislative accountability of the chief executive officer and/or employer as well as the legal implications of non-compliance.
VIDEO - Responsibilities
Formative Assessment - Session 1
Introduction to Session: 2
Lesson 6 - The structures required to facilitate application of the legislation and indication of the appointments required to achieve compliance.
Lesson 7 - The duties of various designated appointees
Lesson 8 - The obligation to provide the resources and financial means to comply with legislation.
Formative Assessment - Session 2
Introduction to Session: 3
Lesson 9 - Aspects of the legislation applicable to a specific operation and a compliance plan is drafted.
Lesson 10 +11 - Deviations from the plan are identified and an indication is given of control measures required to achieve compliance; The assessment and review of control measures
Formative Assessment - Session 3
Introduction to Session: 4
Lesson 12 + 13 - Documents that have legal status, why each is necessary and the time frames; The use of documents and records is explained with reference to legal compliance and corporate governance
Formative Assessment - Session 4