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Pay attention to these five areas of a flammable store or else!
General Safety Regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act define flammable liquids as any liquid that produces vapour that forms an explosive mixture with air. This includes any liquid with a flashpoint of less than 55 degrees Celsius. If you work with flammable liquids in your company, continue reading to find out the five areas of a flammable store you must pay attention to...... ››› more
[11 February 2014]

Do you know what the OHSA says about breathalyser tests at work?
You can't just decide to conduct breathalyser tests as you see fit. You have to do it according to what's prescribed in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). Read on to find out what the Act says about this.... ››› more
[06 February 2014]

Should you be worried about office health and safety?
You often hear about the importance of keeping your employees safe if they work in a factory or mine, but office safety is barely mentioned. And this brings us to this question: Is office health and safety important? Read on to find out.... ››› more
[04 February 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]

Do your employees work with bench and pedestal grinders? Make sure they follow these ten steps
It's important that you teach your employees to use bench and pedestal grinders safely. If you don't, they could be injured and this will slow you're your company's productivity. Don't take that risk. Make sure your employees follow these ten steps when using bench and pedestal grinders.... ››› more
[28 January 2014]

Have you conducted a compliance audit?
You must make sure your health and safety management system works. One way to ensure it does, is to conduct a compliance audit. Continue reading to find out how you' to go about doing it.... ››› more
[28 January 2014]

Here's what you MUST do to maintain your company's cafeteria and kitchen in accordance with OHSA standards
Providing risk-free workplace facilities, like eating areas in offices and factories is a legal requirement. But it doesn't stop there! You have to inspect and maintain them to ensure they're in working order. Here's what you MUST do to maintain your company's cafeteria and kitchen.... ››› more
[24 January 2014]

What penalties can employees face for being under the influence of drugs at the workplace?
If you're wondering whether or not your employees will face penalties for being under the influence of drugs at the workplace, we have an answer for you...... ››› more
[23 January 2014]

Pressure equipment: Here's what the OHSA says about the use of fire extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are considered pressure equipment. If you own, use, manufacture, import or even supply fire extinguishers, read on to find out what the Pressure Equipment Regulations (PER) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) say you must do.... ››› more
[23 January 2014]

Revealed: Work environments where asbestos exposure can occur
The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) indicates a number of key industries that can be affected by asbestos exposure. Read on to find out if you're one of them and what you can do to protect your employees.... ››› more
[21 January 2014]

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