LEGAL LIABILITY
Lesson 1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of the relevant legislation.
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The concept of civil liability is explained with examples.
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The concept of criminal liability is explained with examples.
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Reasons for the existence of the legislation are explained concerning good corporate governance
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The generic structure of the legislation is known and the acts and regulations are used to access information on three different aspects
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The responsibility of an organization to ensure compliance within the generic framework of the legislation is explained relative to the duties of the employer, employees, and contractors
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The legislative accountability of the chief executive officer and/or employer is explained and an indication is given of the legal implications of non-compliance.
Lesson 2: Explain the requirements for compliance as stipulated in the current legislation
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The structures required to facilitate the application of the legislation in an organization are identified and an indication is given of the appointments required to achieve compliance.
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The duties of any three designated appointees are explained concerning responsibilities and accountability
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The obligation of the employer to provide the means to comply with the legislation is explained concerning resources and financing.
Lesson 3: Determine the management controls required under legislation to achieve compliance
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Aspects of the legislation applicable to a specific operation are identified and a compliance plan is drafted.
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Deviations from the plan are identified and an indication is given of control measures required to achieve compliance.
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Control measures are assessed and reviewed.
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Lesson 4: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of record-keeping required by the legislation
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Documents that have legal status are named and an indication is given of why each is necessary and the time frames relating to each of the documents are explained
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The use of documents and records is explained concerning legal compliance and corporate governance
Lesson 5: Explain the legal obligations of the employer in terms of training and communication.
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The training required to ensure that employees are conversant with the hazards and precautions necessary to ensure health and safety in the workplace are explained.
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The legal requirements in respect of training are explained for a specific workplace.
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The duties of employees to comply with health and safety requirements and report health and safety risks or threats are explained and a process is proposed to ensure compliance.