Occupational Health and Safety Courses Pretoria
Short, practical occupational health and safety courses for Pretoria employers, run at your own premises — from the Rosslyn and Silverton plants to offices in Hatfield, Menlyn and Centurion. Built around what the OHS Act actually requires, for the people who carry the duty.
At a glance
- Practical OHS training for Pretoria and Tshwane employers
- For safety officers, SHE reps, supervisors and managers
- Built around the duties in the OHS Act
- Run at your Pretoria premises
- Pairs with first aid, fire and risk assessment training
The courses
What OHS courses can Pretoria employers book?
Our occupational health and safety course is a short, practical programme for the people who carry the duty on a Pretoria site: the general duties of the employer, the appointments the Act requires, the role of health and safety representatives and committees, and the records that prove any of it happened.
Alongside it we run the courses the same team usually needs — hazard identification and risk assessment, incident investigation, fire fighting and first aid — so one provider covers the compliance picture rather than four.
Pretoria's mix shapes the bookings. The manufacturing belt at Rosslyn and the industrial areas around Silverton, Waltloo and Pretoria West carry heavier machinery duties and more reportable incidents. Offices and institutions across Hatfield, Menlyn, Lynnwood and Centurion need the same appointments and records with a lighter risk profile.
Who it is for
Who should attend in Pretoria?
These are courses for people with a named responsibility, not general awareness sessions for a whole workforce.
Safety officers
The people running health and safety day to day on a Pretoria site, who need the duties, appointments and paperwork straight.
SHE representatives and committees
Elected representatives and committee members who need to know what the Act actually entitles and requires them to do.
Supervisors and line managers
The people who carry the duty in practice on the floor, whether or not safety is in their job title.
Employers and business owners
Owners of smaller Pretoria operations who carry the duty personally and want to know where they stand.
The content
What the OHS course covers
The course follows the way the duties actually stack up, from the employer down to the record.
| Area | What delegates cover | What it gives them |
|---|---|---|
| Duties and appointments | The employer's general duties, the appointments the Act requires and what each appointee is responsible for | A clear picture of who is legally responsible for what on their site |
| Hazards and risk | Identifying hazards, assessing risk and applying the hierarchy of controls | The ability to produce and maintain a usable risk assessment |
| Emergencies and records | First aid and emergency requirements, incident reporting, injury on duty, inspections and committee meetings | A compliance routine that survives an inspection |
How it works
How does a Pretoria booking work?
01
Tell us about the operation
Give us the number of delegates and the kind of site. A course for a Rosslyn plant should not be the same course as one for a Menlyn office.
02
We come to you
We run the course at your Pretoria premises. You provide a room; we bring the trainer and the materials.
03
Work your own compliance
Delegates apply each section to their own workplace as they go, so the output is their site's actual position rather than a worked example.
04
Assessment and certificate
Delegates are assessed on the work they produce. Those who meet the standard receive a certificate for their file.
Training your Pretoria safety team? Tell us how many and where.
Why book your Pretoria OHS training with Ralmed?
We work the other end of the Act. Ralmed runs occupational health clinics and treats injuries on duty. This is compliance we deal with in practice, not in theory.
Practical, not academic. A short course for people with a job to do. If you want a diploma, a university is the right place and we will say so.
At your premises. We travel to you across Pretoria and Tshwane, so the team is not spending half a day getting to a training room.
One provider for the whole duty. First aid, fire, risk assessment and the occupational health clinic itself can all come from the same team.
Cost
What do OHS courses in Pretoria cost?
Courses are quoted per group rather than off a fixed list, because the cost moves with the things below. Send the numbers and we will confirm in writing.
These are the things that set the price:
- The number of delegates on the course
- Which courses you need — OHS, risk assessment, incident investigation or all three
- Where in Pretoria the site is
- Certification and course materials
- Whether first aid or fire training runs for the same group
For a quote, tell us how many people need the course, the kind of operation and where in Pretoria you are. Call 0861 725 633 or send a WhatsApp.
Your options
A short course, or a formal qualification?
Occupational health and safety training is sold at very different levels in Pretoria. Picking the wrong one wastes either money or time.
| Option | What it is | Suits | Things to weigh up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short OHS course, on site | A practical course on the duties, the appointments and the records | Safety officers, SHE reps, supervisors and owners who must comply now | Not a formal qualification or a career credential |
| Formal qualification or diploma | A registered qualification from a university or college | People building a career as a safety practitioner | Months to years, and considerably more expensive |
| General safety induction | Short awareness training for all staff | The whole workforce, as an induction | Does not equip an appointed person to carry the duty |
Get started
How do you book an OHS course in Pretoria?
Send the number of delegates, the kind of operation and where in Pretoria you are, and we will come back with a date and a written quote.
Training room
89 Impala Road, Kelvin View, Sandton
Or we come to your premises.
Which parts of Pretoria do we cover?
All of Pretoria and the wider Tshwane area — Rosslyn, Silverton, Waltloo, Pretoria West, the CBD, Hatfield, Brooklyn, Menlyn, Lynnwood, Garsfontein, Montana, Akasia and Centurion. We train at your premises, so location matters less than numbers.
See the full occupational health and safety course, or read our guide to the OHS Act.
Questions
Questions about OHS courses in Pretoria
Do you run OHS courses in Pretoria?
Yes. We run short, practical occupational health and safety courses at employers' own premises across Pretoria and the wider Tshwane area, along with risk assessment, incident investigation, fire fighting and first aid for the same teams.
Who should attend?
Safety officers, SHE representatives, health and safety committee members, supervisors, line managers and business owners — anyone with a named responsibility under the Act.
Is this a formal safety officer qualification?
No. It is a short practical course for people who must comply now. A formal safety officer qualification is a longer route through a college or university. If a career credential is what you need, this course is not it.
What does the OHS Act require of an employer?
In broad terms, to provide and maintain a working environment that is safe and without risk to health — which means identifying hazards, controlling them, making the required appointments, providing first aid and emergency arrangements, and keeping records that show it was done.
Will you train at our Pretoria premises?
Yes, and it is the better option. Delegates apply each part of the course to their own workplace as they go, so the course produces something usable rather than notes.
Can we combine OHS with first aid and fire training?
Yes, and most Pretoria clients do. The people appointed for health and safety are usually the same people appointed as first aiders and fire wardens, so training them together costs far less time.
Is there a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who meet the standard receive a certificate for their training file and the site's health and safety records.
Do you cover injury on duty and COIDA?
Yes. Reporting incidents and handling injuries on duty are part of the course. Ralmed treats injuries on duty and submits COIDA claims, so this is practical ground for us.
How many people can attend one course?
It depends on the room and the course. Tell us the group size when you enquire and we will advise whether to run one session or split it, rather than cramming a group that is too large to teach properly.
How often should OHS training be refreshed?
Whenever the appointed people change, whenever the operation changes materially, and periodically in any case. An appointment held by somebody who has left is a gap in your compliance.
Related training
Other training for Pretoria workplaces
Pretoria employers usually pair this with first aid courses in Pretoria, risk assessment and incident investigation. For the medical side of the duty, see occupational health services.
Book an OHS course in Pretoria
Tell us how many people need the course, the kind of operation and where in Pretoria you are, and we will send a date and a written quote.