Occupational Health & Safety
Hazard identification, risk assessment and safe work procedures for water sites. Runs every month.

SafetyShort course
Course overviewWhat you will learn
A practical introduction to the Labour Act's health and safety regulations as they apply to treatment plants, pump stations and pipelines.
- Identify hazards on a water site
- Complete a risk assessment
- Use PPE correctly
- Apply permit-to-work and lock-out procedures
Course content
- Law and responsibilities1 day
- Hazards and risk assessment2 days
- PPE and safe work procedures1 day
- Emergency response1 day
Entry requirements
- No formal requirements
- Certified copy of ID
Who should attend
NamWater staffMunicipalitiesExternal companiesSchool leavers & apprentices
Course facts
| Duration | 1 week |
|---|---|
| Level | Short course |
| Study mode | Day course |
| Fee | N$ 3,600 |
| Certificate | HRDC Certificate of Attendance: OHS |
Next intakes
02 Nov 202611 Jan 202701 Feb 202701 Mar 202705 Apr 202703 May 202707 Jun 202705 Jul 202702 Aug 202706 Sep 202704 Oct 202701 Nov 2027
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