by admin | Oct 8, 2018 | Health & Safety
Written by Gerrit Augustyn (Health And Safety Department) . Although the primary duty of health & safety in the workplace is that of the employer, the Occupational Health & Safety Act 85 of 1993 is underpinned by co-operation between employer and employees....
by admin | Sep 19, 2018 | Health & Safety
Written by Selvan Subroyen (Health And Safety Department) . On 17 August 2018, the Acting Chief Inspector of Mines under the auspices of the Department of Mineral Resources (“DMR”) issued a guidance note for the management and control programme for TB in the South...
by admin | May 18, 2017 | Health & Safety
Written by Gerrit Augustyn (Health And Safety Department) . The two most important appointments under the Occupational Health & Safety Act 85 of 1993 can be found under section 16(1) and 16(2). “16. Chief executive officer charged with certain duties (1) Every...
by admin | Nov 9, 2016 | Articles, Health & Safety
Written by Gerrit Augustyn (Health And Safety Department) . The question is often put to me whether working from home is regarded as company premises. The subsequent question raised is whether or not an injury of an employee working from home can be seen as an Injury...
by admin | Aug 21, 2016 | Articles, Health & Safety
Written by Gerrit Augustyn (Health And Safety Department) . There seems to be a massive misperception in South Africa that the Occupational Health & Safety Act only applies to manufacturing companies, companies with workshops, machinery etc. The believe is that...
by admin | Jul 11, 2016 | Articles, Health & Safety
Written by Gerrit Augustyn (Health And Safety Department) . The question often put to me is whether or not it is a requirement to have a legal register in terms of the following: The Occupational Health & Safety Act 85 of 1993 The Mine Health & Safety Act 29...
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