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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...]

health and safety inspection

  • Six things HSE officers are empowered to do
  • It's important you're aware of what HSE officers are empowered to do. If the Department of Labour (DoL) visits your premises, they'll ask you about this to ensure you're in line with safety laws.... ››› more
  • [05 December 2013]
  • Upgrade your toilets and canteen to avoid legal wrangles...
  • The Occupational Health and Safety Act dictates that you have to maintain clean, functional working facilities. To be compliant, you should maintain an ongoing hygiene programme. By doing this, not only will you pass any health and safety inspection, but you'll also be taking steps toward the prevention of germs and bacteria that cause diseases.... ››› more
  • [18 November 2013]
  • Do you know how to take care of your company's lifting equipment properly?
  • Do you inspect your lifting equipment and tackle every three months? You should! It's a legal requirement! Read on to discover how to take care of your lifting equipment so you can meet ALL your legal obligations.... ››› more
  • [21 October 2013]
  • Six things to include in your health and safety inspection report
  • You must conduct inspections to identify risks and to protect your workers, plant and machinery from potential loss. But, this isn't the end of it. You must also compile an inspection report that contains these six elements...... ››› more
  • [17 October 2013]
  • Be prepared...The inspectors are coming for YOU!
  • Statistics show that 200 000 workplace inspections took place countrywide from 06/2011 - 06/2012. This means that inspectors throughout South Africa are clamping down on Health & Safety laws. They're conducting more inspections before accidents happen. You could be next! Read on to find out what penalties you may face if you don't comply.... ››› more
  • [20 August 2013]
  • The DoL has shut down businesses for incomplete health and safety systems... Don't let this happen to you!
  • One of the many complaints I hear from our subscribers is they really want to do what's best for the health and safety of their company, and their employees, but they don't always know exactly how. Sometimes, the problem is just beginning. Once you've got the ball rolling, you feel pretty confident that you have a grasp on all the important issues.... ››› more
  • [30 July 2013]
  • Have you conducted these three health inspections in your company?
  • You must take all necessary measures to ensure your workers are safe when carrying out their duties. And when the Occupational Health and Safety Act talks about 'all necessary measures' it means ANY action you take to ensure you're complying with the law. While there are various ways of doing this, inspections are the most effective way of monitoring and guaranteeing compliance. Here are the three inspections you must conduct in your workplace.... ››› more
  • [24 July 2013]
  • Avoid disaster by ensuring your business premises meet all the safety regulations
  • The DoL can show up at any time and demand to inspect your premises to establish if you provide a safe and healthy workplace for your employees. If you can't answer 'yes' to ALL of the following seven questions, the inspector will issue you with a contravention or prohibited notice, or even order a complete shutdown of your business,' warns the Health and Safety Advisor.... ››› more
  • [24 July 2013]
  • Will your workplace toilet facilities pass a DoL inspection?
  • Do you have the correct number of toilets available for your employees? Will your eating areas pass a DoL inspection? The Occupational Health and Safety Act and it's Regulations have very specific legal requirements for sanitation that must be followed. You must have clean working facilities. To keep your facilities compliant so you don't face penalties and a possible shut down, you must implement an on-going hygiene and maintenance programme.... ››› more
  • [23 July 2013]




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