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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

  • Ensure your company's bathrooms are up to scratch or you could face the wrath of 'poo-flingers'
  • Over the weekend, media houses erupted with stories that a group of people in Khayelitsha had flung human waste at a bus in which Western Cape Premier Helen Zille and other members of the Western Cape government were travelling. The reason? The group was protesting against the condition of portable toilets in the township. Here's how to ensure your company's bathrooms don't spark the same type of unsanitary reaction.... ››› more
  • [11 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]
  • The Department of Labour said I could lose my business because of these two things!
  • Here's a question we received from one of our readers on the Health and Safety Club. 'The Department of Labour inspector called today, out of nowhere... They'll arrive in two weeks for a health and safety inspection. I don't have a Occupational Health and Safety file and I've never had a Risk Assessment done. The Department of Labour said I could lose my business and face heavy penalties or even imprisonment if I don't pass the inspection.' Whether or not you're like this reader, the reality is that this can happen to you at any moment! Keep reading to find out how you can pass a DoL inspection!... ››› more
  • [07 June 2013]
  • Can my employee claim from COID if he injures himself outside of his working hours?
  • I got an interesting question this week from one of our readers about compensation for employees. Jack wanted to know if an employee is still covered by the COID Fund if his normal working hours are from 8am to 5pm but comes into work at 6am and gets injured. Let's find out...... ››› more
  • [28 May 2013]
  • Have you selected the right PPE for your workers?
  • Purchasing the incorrect or poor quality Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will result in your company facing heavy penalties or even imprisonment. Make sure you take every step necessary to make sure you buy the correct PPE for your workers.... ››› more
  • [20 May 2013]
  • How to ensure you involve employee unions in your company's health and safety issues
  • Unions are key stakeholders in any workplace. In fact, you and your management must involve them in working conditions and wage negotiations. But, have you thought about getting them involved in your company's health and safety issues? Read on to find out how you can involve unions to ensure you implement health and safety effectively with the cooperation of your employees.... ››› more
  • [23 April 2013]
  • Beware: Substance abuse can cause problems at work
  • The dagga - depression cycle plagues many South Africans and is more common than you think! Although Brad Pitt turned to dagga to combat depression, it's a lesser-known fact that substance abuse directly affects the brain and therefore causes depression. Substance abuse can cause depression and depression can cause substance abuse.... ››› more
  • [11 April 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]
  • 7 reasons why you should conduct a health and safety audit
  • You have a legal obligation to protect the health and safety of your employees. The best way to do this is to conduct a health and safety audit to identify problems in your health and safety system. This way you can prevent problems before they happen! Let me tell you more...... ››› more
  • [04 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]




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