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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...]

occupational health and safety act

  • Revealed: Your legal requirements as a health and safety supervisor
  • Are you a health and safety supervisor in your company? If so, read on to find out what your legal requirements are, so you can avoid penalties.... ››› more
  • [02 January 2014]
  • Do you use machinery in your company? Don't forget to make these three appointments in writing
  • If your company uses machinery; the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) requires you to appoint these three people in writing. Read on to find out who they are...... ››› more
  • [23 December 2013]
  • Revealed: The benefits of doing risk assessments
  • You probably know that safety laws require you to conduct risk assessments. But, do you know the true benefit of conducting these assessments? Read on to find out...... ››› more
  • [18 December 2013]
  • Don't get caught not doing risk assessments! Make sure you comply with these four laws
  • You MUST identify hazards and assess risks in your company. This is a legal requirement. Read on to find out the four laws you must comply with.... ››› more
  • [18 December 2013]
  • Workplace facilities: Include these seven items in your inspection report
  • Workplace facilities include toilets, change rooms, eating areas, kitchens, cafeterias, showers and compounds where workers live when away from their homes. You must ensure these areas remain clean, hygienic and well maintained. To do this, you have to conduct regular inspections. Here are seven items you must include in your inspection report.... ››› more
  • [17 December 2013]
  • Hiring disabled employees? Make sure you know what 'reasonable accommodation' really means
  • The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) says you have to reasonably accommodate disabled employees. But what exactly does reasonable accommodation mean? Read on to find out...... ››› more
  • [12 December 2013]
  • Are you inspecting and maintaining these 12 facilities in your workplace?
  • Providing risk-free workplace facilities in offices and factories is a legal requirement of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). But it doesn't stop there! You have to inspect and maintain them to ensure they're in working order. Here are 12 examples of facilities you must inspect and maintain...... ››› more
  • [10 December 2013]
  • Four high risk occupations that require medical surveillance
  • The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) requires you to perform medical surveillance in your company. These are the four high risk occupations that require medical surveillance...... ››› more
  • [09 December 2013]
  • What to cover when conducting toolbox talks on portable electrical equipment
  • You must conduct toolbox talks on portable electrical equipment. This is a requirement of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). Here's what to tell your employees when conducting toolbox talks on portable electrical equipment.... ››› more
  • [06 December 2013]
  • How often should your HSE committee hold meetings?
  • You probably know that the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) requires your Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) committee to hold meetings. But, do you know how often these meetings must be held? Read on to find out so you can ensure your HSE committee is complaint.... ››› more
  • [05 December 2013]




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