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Knock Knock! It's the DoL Inspector! Will you pass a health and safety inspection this year?
If the Department of Labour didn't knock on your door in 2011 and in 2012, you best believe they're coming in 2013! But if you're like most companies you know you need to comply with health and safety law but you're unsure of where to start or what to look out for. There are thirteen checks the DoL inspector will look for. Here's a rundown of what they are so you'll pass your inspection!... ››› more
[28 June 2013]

Should you still report an injury on duty if the doctor didn't book your employee off work?
Our Health and Safety Club site has been super busy answering our readers' questions. One topic that comes up often is about incident reporting. It's a criminal offence not to report incidents but what should you do if your doctor doesn't think the injury is bad enough to submit a report? Here's a question one of our club members' asked.... ››› more
[14 June 2013]

Follow these 7 rules to select a toolbox talk topic
It's not always easy to identify hazards and risks in your company and take the corrective measures to protect the health and safety of your employees. You must also inform, provide instructions and train your employees on these hazards and risks they're faced with. To make your job easier, I recommend you implement Toolbox Talks. Toolbox Talks is an effective way to comply with your legal obligations and show the Department of Labour (DoL) you're doing all you can to meet your legal requirements. And if the DoL is happy, it means no fines or jail time for you!... ››› more
[11 June 2013]

Are your environmental obligations making you confuzzled?
Environmental concerns are now added to our job descriptions so let's make sure we all know about our duties and responsibilities! Let's take a look at a few questions our subscribers have asked.... ››› more
[08 April 2013]

STOP valuable resources from going down the drain by doing a risk assessment!
Are you 100% sure your company doesn't have any leaking pipes? Does your company have proper waste removal processes? One way of ensuring your company isn't contributing to the destruction of the environment, is to do a complete and proper risk assessment of your workplace that includes environmental impact factors. This risk assessment won't only identify the hazards and risks in your workplace, but also help to identify any risks your company poses to the environment. By identifying the risks, you'll also be able to take preventative and precautionary measures to minimise or prevent any harm. This'll put you in the all-clear with your OHSA obligations!... ››› more
[02 April 2013]

If you have employees that travel for business, read this now!
If you have occupational travelers in your company then pay attention! You have a legal duty to provide a safe working environment for all employees and that includes employees that travel for work (within South Africa or overseas) (Section 8 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act).... ››› more
[27 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]

Use these 7 ways to encourage your employees to wear their PPE
You must make sure your employees wear their Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times. If someone gets severely injured or dies because they didn't use it, the Department of Labour (DoL) can shut your business down. Let's take a look at seven ways you can encourage your employees to wear their PPE...... ››› more
[22 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]

Test your fire drill or emergency evacuation alarm today!
There's been a spate of office fires and entire warehouses burning down lately. Luckily, thanks to fast-working rescue teams, there've been very few injuries from these fires as employees have been evacuated quickly. If this happens at your office, will you be able to evacuate your staff efficiently? Here's how to ensure employees respond quickly when your emergency evacuation alarm sounds...... ››› more
[22 February 2013]

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