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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...]

risk assessment

  • The benefits of using checklists when doing health and safety audits
  • The Department of Labour is getting tough when it comes to workplace safety. The introduction of new construction regulations this week is just proof of that. The best thing you can do to avoid the wrath of the DoL is to conduct health and safety audits, so you can prevent problems before they happen. Continue reading to find out how checklists can help you carry out health and safety audits better.... ››› more
  • [13 February 2014]
  • DoL to announce changes to Construction Regulations today
  • The Department of Labour (DoL) is set to shake things up in the construction sector. It will announce the amended Construction Regulations today (10 February 2014).... ››› more
  • [10 February 2014]
  • Harmony Gold disaster highlights the importance of managing risks in your company
  • Eight miners at Harmony Gold have died. This after they were trapped underground when a fire broke out on Tuesday at the Doornkop operation. This tragic incident has cast the spotlight on workplace safety, more especially risk management. Read on to find out how to reduce risks in your workplace.... ››› more
  • [06 February 2014]
  • 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]
  • 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]
  • 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]
  • Five of the 21 items you must have in your Health and Safety budget
  • Have you budgeted for all your Health and Safety expenses? If you haven't, you can end up losing profit from unexpected Health and Safety expenses. We'll show you how to curb these expenses by having these five items in your Health and Safety budget...... ››› more
  • [27 January 2014]
  • 11 steps to protect your employees if they're working in a confined space
  • You're required to provide a safe working environment for your employees. This applies even when your employees work in confined spaces. So take these 11steps to prepare your workers who work in a confined space... ››› more
  • [23 January 2014]
  • What PPE do the general safety regulations require?
  • The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) contains 50 sections and 20 sets of regulations. The different regulations specify the specific requirements you must adhere to. This includes requirements about Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Read on to find out what the general safety regulations require when it comes to PPE.... ››› more
  • [14 January 2014]




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