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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 representative

  • Your four duties regarding HSE Committees
  • If you have two or more Health and Safety Representatives in your company, they automatically form a health and safety (HSE) committee (OHS Act, Section 19). Read on for your four employer duties when it comes to these HSE committees...... ››› more
  • [04 February 2014]
  • Five of the 21 items you must have in your Health and Safety budget
  • Have you budgeted for all your Health and Safety expenses? If you haven't, you can end up losing profit from unexpected Health and Safety expenses. We'll show you how to curb these expenses by having these five items in your Health and Safety budget...... ››› more
  • [27 January 2014]
  • Tongaat disaster highlights the importance of investigating incidents properly
  • Rescue efforts are still continuing in Tongaat, north of Durban. This after a mall being built collapsed yesterday. The latest report by Eye Witness News suggests that at least one person has been confirmed dead and 29 others are being treated in hospital. Rescue teams are combing the scene for people who may be trapped under the rubble. This tragic accident has cast the spotlight on the importance of investigating accidents. Here's what you need to know...... ››› more
  • [20 November 2013]
  • Quick check: Have you included everything in your Health and Safety Management System?
  • You're required to manage health and safety in your company. If you've implemented a Health and Safety Management System in yours, use this checklist to ensure it's worth more than the paper it's printed on...... ››› more
  • [01 November 2013]
  • Five must-have health and safety training topics for your employees... Have you done it?
  • Do you know exactly what to train your employees on when it comes to health and safety? Take our quick quiz to find out if you're training your employees on the right health and safety topics...... ››› more
  • [28 October 2013]
  • Revealed: Nine elements of work that could contribute to substance abuse
  • Alcohol and drug abuse can cause huge expenses for your business. From lost productivity to injuries and increases in health claims, substance abuse is a huge problem. That's why it's crucial that you're aware of certain factors of work that may contribute to substance abuse so you can eliminate them.... ››› more
  • [07 October 2013]
  • Does your company use large refrigeration systems? Here's how to inspect them
  • All refrigeration systems must comply with the SABS Code of Practice 0147. This applies to businesses using large refrigeration systems (not domestic fridges). If you're one of these companies, read on to discover what the law says about inspecting refrigeration equipment.... ››› more
  • [04 October 2013]
  • What's more important... Your title as Health and Safety Officer, or your responsibilities?
  • Safety officer, here's five tips to educate your colleagues and managers on what you do in a health and safety capacity so they'll understand how vital it is to your business.... ››› more
  • [09 September 2013]
  • Revealed: Four crucial health and safety committee obligations
  • If you have two or more health and safety representatives, you need to form a health and safety committee. This is just one of your health and safety committee obligations outlines in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). Read on to find out what your other duties are so you can comply...... ››› more
  • [28 August 2013]




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