Guidelines on Training for Safety Appointments

Disclaimer: These guidelines are subject to changes in legislation and industry regulations. PMADS Holdings (Pty) Ltd will not be held liable for any matter arising from the use or application of these guidelines.

Please read this in conjunction with any Industry Specific Regulations applicable to your workplace.  We also offer Assurance Audits (though our Safety Consultants) to advise on your OHS Compliance. Contact us for a quote. Refer to our Course Outlines for details about the recommended courses.


Course Outlines

Accountable Manager (One per section/workplace)

  • OHS - Occupational Health and Safety
  • LLP - Legal Liability

Environmental Coordinator (One per Workplace)

  • OHS - Occupational Health and Safety
  • CEH - Chemical and Environmental Hazards
  • CSP - Chemical Spillage Programme

Safety Representative (Subject to industry)

  • SHE - Safety, Health, and Environmental Representative
  • LLP - Legal Liability

Emergency Coordinator (One per Workplace)

  • ECP - Emergency Coordinator Programme
  • FA1 - First Aid Level 1
  • FFW - Fire Fighting
  • CSP - Chemical Spillage Programme

Incident and Accident Investigator

  • IAI - Incident and Accident Investigation

First Aiders

  • Offices and shops: 1 First Aider per 100 employees.
  • All other workplaces (factories, warehouses, construction, engineering, etc.): 1 First Aider per 50 employees

Fire Fighters

  • One trained Fire Fighter per 50 employees.
  • More in high-risk environments (flammable materials, chemicals, manufacturing, etc.)