TR Safety Consultants - Witbank, Carletonville, Welkom, Rustenburg, Westonaria

Training Courses

TR Safety Consultants offer the following Safety courses at various training venues in Witbank,

Rustenburg and at Westonaria Gauteng.

NB. All courses can also be presented at your venue, if there are sufficient candidates.

TRAINING COURSES Presented by TR Safety Consultants

NB. For course details click on the course name below

COMSOC 1

COMSOC 2

Work Place Health and Safety Representatives

Full Time Health and Safety Representatives Training

Advanced Principles of Safety Management

Practical Risk Assessment (HIRA)


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1. Workplace Health and Safety Representatives

Target Population

Workplace Health and Safety Representatives

Proposed Outcomes and Objectives

This course is designed to give the workplace safety representative an insight into his duties

and responsibilities and a practical way of implementing safety in his area of responsibility.

Course Content

Health and Safety Act 1996 overview
Duties and rights of the safety representative
Qualifications of the safety representative
Health and safety agreement
Health and safety committees
Meetings/ communications
Proper job instruction
Personal protective equipment
Accident/Incident cause & Investigations, Inspections & Observations
Hazard identification/risk assessment
Ventilation and refuge chambers
Strata control

Note :- these subjects can be altered/deleted to suit your requirements

Duration

Three days - 2 days theoretical training & 1 day practical exercises
Maximum of 30 candidates

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2. Full Time Safety Representatives Course

Target Population

All persons who have been appointed as full-time safety representatives as per the

Mine Safety and Health Act, 1996.

Proposed Outcomes and Objectives

This course is designed to give the full-time safety representative an insight into his duties and

responsibilities and a practical way of implementing safety in his area of responsibility.

Course Content

The accent will be on the practical training of safety representatives and the development of a

practical course leaders guide for such training.

The Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 calls for the appointment of full-time safety representatives.

The functions these persons are entitled to perform include:

Co-ordinate the activities of the workplace (part-time) health & safety representatives in

his area of jurisdiction.

Chair the employee representatives on the health and safety committee

Participate in training of the workplace health & safety representatives

In order for these persons to carry out these functions correctly & effectively, they need to

be properly trained in the techniques and principles of these functions.

The course content is as follows:

Functions and activities of health and safety representatives regarding:

Inspections

Observations

Accident/incident investigations

Communications

Emergency preparedness

Health and Safety committees/meetings
Coaching and training techniques
Hazard recognition and awareness with regard to:
- Underground/surface fires
- Environmental control - flammable gases/dust
- Noise
- Illumination
- Radiation exposures

Basic principles of risk assessment
Role of the health and safety representative in regard of safety management systems

Duration

One week
Maximum of 30 candidates

Certification: a Chamber of Mines certificate is issued


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3. COMSOC I - Chamber of Mines Safety Officers Certificate

Who should attend

The course is intended for the Mine overseer, safety/loss control officer, shift boss, foreman or

line manager who must implement the mine's safety program

Objective

To provide the candidate with the knowledge and skill that will enable him to perform his legal functions and duties in respect of:

The identification of threats or potential threats to the safety & health of persons
Accident investigation and reporting
Inspections and inspection frequencies
Identification of critical areas
Evaluation of training
Safety meetings
Application of the relevant Mine health and safety Act and Regulations

Subjects covered are :

1. Safety and Health Hazards related to:

Machine guards, small tools, scaffolding and lifting gear handling and storage of chemicals
Surface and underground fires
Electrical equipment earth leakage protection
Storage and use of gas and electrical welding equipment falls of ground and support methods
Trucks and tramway procedures
Coal dust and gasses
Environmental control procedures and practices
Flame proofing

2. Conducting of :

Thorough accident investigations
Legal inquiries into accidents and other matters

3. Functions and duties of a Safety Officer

4. Mine Safety and Health Act

5. Plan Reading

Duration

Ten Days
Maximum of 30 candidates

Certification: a Chamber of Mines certificate is issued

(TR Consultants are the only authorised training provider accredited to issue Chamber of Mines Certificates)

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4. COMSOC II - Chamber of Mines Safety Officers Diploma

Who should attend

The course is intended for the Safety Officer, Mine Overseer, Shift boss or Line Manager who

has completed COMSOC I and will assist in furthering knowledge of implementation of the mine's

safety program.

Objective

The course will further the candidates knowledge of the requirements of the Health and Safety Act

& will help candidates in the functions of a Chief Safety officer's legal duties

Subjects covered:

Principles of Management
Security Philosophy and Principles
Communications and Safety Presentations
Introduction to Risk Management
Occupational Health and Hygiene
Introduction to Ergonomics
Standards and Procedures
Practical implementation of task observations
Accident Investigation and Analysis
Implementation of a planned inspection program
Emergency Preparedness
Explosives Safety
Shaft Sinking and hazards
Practical Strata Control
Trackless and Opencast Mining
Measurement and evaluation of a safety program
Auditing ability and process in a safety program
Report Writing
Meetings and Safety Committees
Coaching and training methods
Evaluation of Skills Training

Duration

Ten Days
Maximum of 30 candidates

Certification: a Chamber of Mines certificate is issued

(TR Consultants are the only authorised training provider accredited to issue Chamber of Mines Certificates)

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5. Practical Risk Assessment (HIRA) Course

This course is aimed at supervisors & enables them to identify & assess risks the workplace & place
methods of control into the situation. It will give them in confidence to deal with the requirements
of the health and safety act with regard to the following:

Risk identification methods Risk evaluation and ranking matrix Practical risk control
Course Content
Legal Requirements Introduction to Risk Management Hazard Identification Macro identification Micro identification
Risk evaluation and assessment The severity/frequency of loss producing events Risk ranking methods Documentation standards
Practical Risk assessment tools Risk Control programs Training for risk awareness Occupational health and hygiene and ergonomics Practical case studies
Candidates are required to complete a practical exercise

Duration
Three Days Maximum of 30 candidates
Certification: a Chamber of Mines certificate is issued

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6. Advanced Principles of Safety Management

Who should attend
This course is specifically aimed at the miner/panel miner, team leader and artisan.

Proposed outcomes and objectives:
Effective management of their respective sections and responsibilities in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act 1996 Effective implementation of safety and health practices in their respective workplaces
Course Content
Mine Health and Safety Act and Regulations overview Introduction to risk management Risk assessment techniques Cause and effect sequence and accident/incident investigations Explosive safety Surface and underground fire prevention Trucks and tramming Communication and safety presentations and meetings Planned task observations and inspections Practical problem solving and action plans
Duration
One Week Minimum of 12 candidates
Venue: On Mine
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7. Other Services Offered

Legal compliance audits
Safety management system and physical conditions audits
Assistance in identifying problem areas and setting up of action plans
Team building
Competency A and B training and work assessment and moderation

The Following courses will be facilitated by a clinical psychologist with a proven track

record in the mining industry

Change management
Conflict management training
Negotiation skills
Diversity management training
Conflict resolution/problem solving/facilitation