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What can you do about employees who didn't show up to work because of today's taxi strike?

It's a jungle in Jo'burg this morning. Not only is the heavy raining causing havoc on the roads, but thousands of workers are stranded due to today's National Taxi Alliance (NTA) strike. And that's bad news for your business. Here's what you need to know about how to handle employees who couldn't [read more...]

How to avoid a Miss SA type nepotism scandal in your workplace

There's a fresh scandal surrounding the Miss South Africa pageant. A few weeks back, news reports indicated that the general public wasn't happy with the choice of judges for the pageant. Now there's a rumours of t. And it's put the spotlight back on nepotism in the workplace. [read more...]

Strikes: What does 'issue in dispute' mean?

News reports this morning indicate that government intends to meet with the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) today in a last ditch attempt to halt a mass strike in the mining sector. The looming strike, which is expected to have a devastating impact on the economy, has [read more...]

Risk Assessment

  • Is violent strike action putting your employees' health and safety at risk?
  • If you\'re a health and safety representative, the health and safety of your company\'s employees should be your top priority. But what if the very location of your workplace or type of work you do puts your employees\' health and safety at risk? Our army officers warned last week that sending more troops to the Central African Republic (CAR) was tantamount to a suicide mission. Here\'s how to minimise the risk of harming your employees health and safety with an emergency response and preparedness risk assessment. ››› more
  • [26 March 2013]
  • Before you take another breath, is the air you breathe bad for your health?
  • In this issue - Get 29 essential health and safety inspection checklists - Before you take another breath, is the air you breathe bad for your health? - Save time and money with this all in one health and safety resource ››› more
  • [26 March 2013]
  • When Disaster strikes... are you prepared?
  • 'The cruise from hell',That's how people described the sinking of the luxury ship, Costa Concordia last year January on Friday the 13th. A South African couple, celebrating their birthdays on the cruise, jumped four storeys to safety when the ship ran aground off the Italian Coast. At least a hundred more jumped into the cold water, risking broken limbs and hypothermia. So lets\'s just look back at what went wrong? ››› more
  • [25 March 2013]
  • Keep your employees safe from external threats of violence and internal safety accidents in one move!
  • It\'s always a tragedy when violence breaks out in the workplace. Employees are injured, left in shock and the company reels from the loss of productivity. But it\'s not just strike action you need to prepare for. In fact, there\'s a rise in cases of employees bringing guns and other safety devices into the office to \'protect themselves\'. That\'s why you need to conduct a risk assessment today to make sure your employees are safe from external threats of violence as well as safety accidents in the workplace... ››› more
  • [25 March 2013]
  • Are you putting your employees at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning in the workplace?
  • A man in the UK has just appeared before magistrates for a breach of health and safety regulations following the death of a guest house resident from carbon monoxide poisoning due to a faulty boiler. This has highlighted the importance of risk assessments concerning gas and chemicals stored and released as byproducts in the workplace. Here\'s how to conduct a risk assessment of chemicals in the workplace to ensure you comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. ››› more
  • [22 March 2013]
  • Do your risk assessment and save yourself from a R100 000 fine
  • There are countless hazards in your workplace that could impact your processes, employees and products of your business. These hazards can cause accidents and losses in the workplace. To counteract possible hazards and risks in your company, you have to perform a risk assessment - it's a legal requirement. If you don't conduct a risk assessment, you could face up to a R100 000 fine or two years in jail or even both! Let me tell you more... ››› more
  • [18 March 2013]
  • Conduct a risk assessment today or you'll be contravening the OHSA if office bullies cause workplace accidents...
  • American schools constantly face the risk of students being injured in shootings, as more and more victims of bullying take revenge. Whether for safety or not, allowing employees to bring weapons into the office can result in similar tragic consequences from workplace accidents, whether planned or not. That\'s why you need to conduct a risk assessment on weapons brought into the office today! ››› more
  • [18 March 2013]
  • Don't get caught not doing safety risk assessments - 8 laws you MUST comply with
  • Safety Risk assessments are a legal requirement! You MUST identify hazards and assess safety risks in your company to keep your employees safe. There are eight laws you must comply with when it comes to risk assessments. Let's take a look at what they are... ››› more
  • [18 March 2013]
  • Conduct a health risk assessment before your employees travel on business
  • The local media industry is reeling over news of the death of popular news journalist and international correspondent, Mandy Rossouw. Her body was found on Monday after she didn\'t answer her phone. Her body will now be flown to Cape Town and funeral arrangements are being made. Here\'s what to do to protect your employees\' health if they regularly travel on business. ››› more
  • [12 March 2013]
  • Do a health risk assessment before any team-building activity!
  • Team-building activities are a great way to strengthen your employees\' relationships. But if you do an activity outdoors, there\'s a whole new set of health hazards to worry about. Take the 44 pre-primary school children who were stung by bees at the Bunny Park in Benoni this weekend as an example of some of the unexpected dangers your employees can face outside your workplace. Here\'s how to do a health risk assessment before a team-building activity and what to do if your first aid kit isn\'t nearby when disaster strikes... ››› more
  • [11 March 2013]



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