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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

  • Construction regulation warning: Why the end of the month is your most important date of the year
  • If you're in the construction industry, pay attention to what happens on the 28th of February. That's when the Construction Regulations Amendment of 2014 is set to come into play. Here's what you can expected to change...... ››› more
  • [03 February 2014]
  • Conducting a Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment? Make sure you consider these 12 points
  • There are a dozen things you must take into account when you do a Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA). Read on to find out what they are so you can do a thorough one.... ››› more
  • [31 January 2014]
  • The DoL will check the following when doing inspections in your workplace
  • The Department of Labour (DoL) regularly conducts inspections to check your level of compliance with safety laws. Read on to find out what the inspectors will look for when they pay you a visit.... ››› more
  • [31 January 2014]
  • Want an effective Health and Safety Management System? Develop and implement written procedures for these 14 activities
  • You must have a Health and Safety Management System in your workplace. But it doesn't end there. You must develop and implement written procedures for these 14 activities to ensure your Health and Safety Management System is effective.... ››› more
  • [31 January 2014]
  • Three instances when you won't be held liable for your travelling employee's injury or illness
  • If you have employees who travel for work you'd know that you're responsible for their health and safety the entire time they're away for work. What you may not know is there are three instances where you won't be held liable for their injury or illness.... ››› more
  • [30 January 2014]
  • Licensing of Waste Management Activities: You'll need a licence if you're involved in these waste activities
  • One of the common questions around waste management is: Must every company that deals with waste have a licence? Or is this only for companies that are waste management companies (i.e. where waste management is their core company function)? Read on to find out who should have a licence...... ››› more
  • [30 January 2014]
  • Do you know the two Acts legislating waste management?
  • Law makers in South Africa are serious about waste management. They've put together two Acts to help manage waste in the country. Read on to find out what these laws are so you can comply.... ››› more
  • [30 January 2014]
  • Have company drivers? Here's how much road accidents can cost your business
  • If you employ company drivers, make road safety your business. If you don't these are some of the costs you'll incur as a result of road accidents.... ››› more
  • [29 January 2014]
  • Do you know the five rules for legal speeds of abrasive wheels?
  • Abrasive wheels or grinders are widely used in all types of industry. If this includes your company, make sure you know the five rules for legal speeds of abrasive wheels.... ››› more
  • [29 January 2014]
  • Apply these two tips to reduce hand injuries in your workplace
  • There are two main causes of hand injuries: Exposure to chemicals, tools, physical work and not paying attention. The good news is you can help reduce both types of hand injuries using these two tips...... ››› more
  • [28 January 2014]




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