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Kerusha Narothan

Are you giving your employees the 2.25m² of open floor space he's entitled to?
Overcrowding in the workplace means your employees don't have enough space to work effectively without intruding into their colleagues' personal space. It can cause a decrease in productivity, more incidents that result in defective product or service, lost work time due to injuries and occupational injuries, as well as an escalated risk of fatal incidents in high risk areas. What's more is, you're legally obliged to provide at least 2.25 m2 effective open floor space for each employee working indoors. This space requirement is over and above the leg space under the desk or work station. Lets take a look at the negative effects on your staff and company in more detail.... ››› more
[26 June 2013]

How many first aiders must a school have?
If your company employs ten or more employees, appoint a first aider and make sure they understand what their duties are and how to perform them! BUT, if you have FIVE employees you must provide a first aid box for the first aiders and it's advisable to have one person trained as a first aider. Be sure to appoint a person that's competent, and that they get the necessary first aid training. But how do you know how many first aiders you need to appoint? We had an interesting question about the number of first aiders that must be appointed in a school. Let's take a look...... ››› more
[19 June 2013]

Should I report an injury on duty even if my employee was negligent?
Did you know that it's a criminal offence not to report an incident or injury on duty? But, what if the employee was negligent and didn't follow your safe working procedures? Would you still have to report it? The answer is yes!... ››› more
[19 June 2013]

Do you remember the fire that ripped through SABC studios?... Find out what they should have done...
The SABC set for a popular soap series was destroyed last year June when a massive fire ripped through the studio in Johannesburg. This caused millions of rands worth of damage for the SABC. The cause of the fire was unknown but the question was, did the SABC have the right health and safety precautions in place to prevent a fire? Find out what they should have done...... ››› more
[18 June 2013]

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]

Eight vehicles your driver will require a PrDP for
Today, I was driving next to a gentleman in an enormous 4X4. I happened to glance over, and saw him paging through a magazine! I wanted to roll down my window and shout, 'If it's not too much trouble, would you mind keeping your eyes on the road?' It got me thinking about professional drivers, i.e. people who drive for a living, and the permits they must have to do so.... ››› more
[10 June 2013]

Do you have zombies working in your office?
Do your employees look like zombies from horror movies? When you go into a meeting do you have vampires staring back at you with blood shot eyes, complaining of headaches? Maybe it's that extra glass of wine they shouldn't have had the night before, OR maybe it's eyestrain... Just because your employees work in front of a computer the whole day, doesn't mean that they aren't faced with any risks! Most of your employees spend their days at work staring at a computer screen. By the end of the day they've got a monster headache and eyes that feel tired and sore. This results in lower productivity - and less revenue for you - so it's in your interests to read this now!... ››› more
[10 June 2013]

Your everyday office detergents and disinfectants could be Hazardous Chemical Substances
Hazardous Chemical Substances (HCS) are chemicals present in the workplace that can cause harm to you or the environment. This includes dust, and other materials such as paint, fuel, and solvents. It also includes any substance from dishwashing liquids, hand soaps to harmful substances such as caustic soda, chlorine and welding fumes. Any substance that can cause anything from mild itchiness and redness, to full blown dermatitis can be classified as a hazardous chemical substance.... ››› more
[07 June 2013]

Should you have a first aid kit in your company vehicle?
Every day, we receive scores of questions from you, about your most pressing health and safety issues. This is just one of the benefits of being a subscriber to the Health and Safety Training Manual and the a member on the Health and Safety Club. You'll have your very own health and safety expert at your fingertips. Since everyone can learn from the answers our health and safety expert, Nell Brown, provides, I've decided that this week, I'd share Johan's question about keeping first aid kits in company vehicles. Let's find out exactly what Johan needs to know...... ››› more
[05 June 2013]

Does your office loo make the health and safety grade?
I can't think of a single person who likes discussing their bathroom, especially the toilet facility at their offices. Why should they? It serves a biological function, but as long as it's looked after and there's always toilet paper available, nobody goes out of their way to have in-depth discussions regarding it. But here's why you need to change your attitude...... ››› more
[05 June 2013]

Don't even think of placing your designated smoking area within 10 metres of the entrance of your building...
As World No Tobacco Day is marked today, 31 May, Davao City in the Philippines has warned its citizens of a new anti-smoking law that comes into effect in the city today. This has an effect on where smokers are allowed to smoke in the city, as well as the minimal distance they're allowed to smoke when they're outside an entrance to a building. Here's how South Africa measures up under the Tobacco Products Control Act (TPCA)...... ››› more
[31 May 2013]

Newsflash! You're even the employee hygiene police... how to tell an employee they stink!
Let's face it... sometimes it's actually easier to fire an employee than tell them they smell. Maybe it's a body odor, the fact that they drink way too much the night before and then smell of alcohol for the rest of the day or someone with bad breath. But as a manager you're going to face this issue at least once or twice a year. And it doesn't matter if you work in an office, restaurant or mine. You need to address this issue. You can't back away. So let me show you how...... ››› more
[30 May 2013]

Can I test my employees for drugs?
Alcohol and drug abuse can cause huge expenses for your business, from lost productivity to injuries and an increase in health claims. But what can you do about it? Let's take a look at what our Health and Safety expert told Jack (one of our subscribers), when he wrote in with a question to find out about drug and alcohol testing of employees.... ››› more
[30 May 2013]

Two ways to ensure your designated smoking area keeps non-smokers safe from second-hand smoke this World No Tobacco Day!
It's World No Tobacco Day tomorrow, 31 May 2013. As a result, Israel's Health Ministry has warned it'll have inspectors on the look out for public smoking. If anyone's caught smoking in a public place, they'll be given an immediate fine. If you allow smoking in your workplace, best you make sure your smoking areas comply with the Tobacco Products Control Act (TPCA ) so you keep your non-smoking employees safe from second-hand smoke - there are two ways to do so...... ››› more
[30 May 2013]

Does your first aider know the basics of a mental health emergency, too?
First aid is a crucial aspect of occupational health and safety. And in the UK, health and safety is of such importance that mental health first aid courses are now being offered, so that health and safety officers know how to recognise and respond to someone who's having a mental health crisis. Here's why this is a good idea...... ››› more
[29 May 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]

Follow THIS step to simplify your emergency preparedness response plan, with bomb threats on the rise across the globe...
There's a reason there are so many security checks before passengers are allowed to board aeroplanes. As you're in a confined space, any hazard that poses a health and safety risk will most likely affect all the passengers and the crew. That's why the Pakistan International Airlines flight from Lahore to Manchester airport with 347 passengers on board was diverted to Stansted last week when two claimed to have a bomb on board. Here's what to do if there's a similar bomb threat in your workplace...... ››› more
[27 May 2013]

Make sure you're compiling your manual risk assessment reports... at least until you can get your hands on the Google Glass
Google Glass is a pair of spectacles that's connected to the internet. While this sounds like fantasy has become reality for many a tech fan, it's also being tested by a workplace health and safety firm in Australia, as it's believed wearing the Google Glass could drastically improve levels of health and safety by preventing incidents - much the same way as you already do by filing risk assessments. Here's what you can look forward to in the future!... ››› more
[24 May 2013]

I have a headache - does anyone have a Disprin for me?
How often have you been asked for a Disprin or Panado? Everyone gets a headache at some point at work. And without a second thought, you reach for the box in your drawer and hand them a pill. But as a health and safety professional, have you ever stopped to consider the possibility that you could be handing that person a death sentence? The question is: 'Are you legally allowed to give your employees a headache tablet?' Let's find out...... ››› more
[23 May 2013]

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