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Break a leg and claim from the Compensation for occupational injuries and diseases (COID)
We've had quite a few questions on the subject of workmen's compensation so I thought I'd share some of them with you. Some of these might even hit home for you and shed some light on your situation so read on!... ››› more
[20 May 2013]

Two steps your health and safety representative must follow to secure the scene of a health and safety incident that's led to fatalities
Imagine sitting at your desk going through your to-do list... when suddenly there's a huge commotion and hundreds of armed men swarm into your offices with bullets flying. That's exactly what happened two days ago at a police station and jail in Nigeria. This has left the state in chaos and struggling to get citizens to feel safe again as 'terror attacks' like this go on the rise across the globe. That's why you need to make sure your health and safety representative knows how to secure the scene if there's been a similar health and safety incident that's led to fatalities in your business.... ››› more
[08 May 2013]

Save the environment and prevent a bad slip with a three-minute mini-risk assessment!
If you don't conduct risk assessments, you're setting your company up for a tough time with the Department of Labour (DoL) for not complying with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). But these don't have to be a big, time-consuming task. In fact, you could even meet your responsibility of protecting the environment to make sure your company's not wasting water by conducting a mini-risk assessment today! Here's how...... ››› more
[07 May 2013]

Risk assessments: The best way to ensure your health and safety standards aren't sending your employees to their death bed!
'We are killing our workers!' These aren't the words of murderous managers. Instead, the phrase is from a major independent report released yesterday on the state of New Zealand's workplace safety culture. While New Zealand's been shocked into drastically improving its health and safety standards, your company can follow suit. All you need to do is implement more risk assessments in the running of your everyday business.... ››› more
[03 May 2013]

Two lessons from yesterday's World Day for Safety and Health at Work!
The growing rate of work-related injuries and diseases across the globe is alarming. That's why it's your obligation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) to make sure you're doing all you can to protect your employees' health and safety in the workplace. As a result of this, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) celebrated the World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28 April by saying you must do all you can to keep your employee's healthy and safe in the workplace. There are two ways to do so, by preparing for injuries in the workplace...... ››› more
[29 April 2013]

Is your first aider able to treat minor workplace injuries instantly?
Yet another mine has been ravaged by an underground fire this week, with one miner dead. While this highlights the importance of conducting risk assessments to prevent health and safety like this in the first place, it also shows the importance of appointing a first aider if you employ five or more employees, who knows exactly what to do when an emergency strikes, as well as a properly stocked first aid box to minimise harm to your employees. Here are three 'first aid box' duties for your first aider to comply with to ensure fast treatment of injuries in the workplace.... ››› more
[26 April 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]

Your 'E' responsibility in HSE Representatives and SHE
If you yawn when you see the words 'Green', 'Recycle', 'Greenhouse gasses' or 'Carbon footprint', you're going to get into trouble! You're responsible for health and safety in your company and now you also have the previously 'ignored' environmental responsibilities and obligations on your plate. The government is getting SERIOUS about environmental concerns and will hold you liable if you're not legally compliant!... ››› more
[19 April 2013]

Four health and safety obligations you must implement
As a manager or employer it's your responsibility to ensure the OHSA and its procedures are carried out and maintained. Appointing a HSE rep is only one of them. I'll show you four more tasks you need to implement to ensure you meet your obligations.... ››› more
[19 April 2013]

Can I prosecute my Health and Safety Representative for not fulfilling his duties?
It's your duty as an employer to ensure your HSE Rep is properly trained to perform their duties. But what happens when your HSE Rep fails to fulfill their duties? Let's take a look...... ››› more
[17 April 2013]

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