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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

  • If your employees work in confined spaces, look out for these three potential hazards
  • Many workers die from a lack of oxygen and poisoning. And it's all because they work in confined spaces without the necessary protective equipment. Don't be an employer who has no regard for the lives of your workers. Read on to discover the potential hazards you should look out for and how to eliminate them.... ››› more
  • [08 October 2013]
  • How to efficiently conduct pre-placement medical screening
  • Pre-placement medical screening isn't a legal requirement. But where you have high-risk occupations, you should conduct medical pre-placement exams. Read on to discover how to conduct pre-placement screening effectively.... ››› more
  • [04 October 2013]
  • Making changes to your fall protection plan? Be sure to stick to this procedure...
  • A fall protection plan is a document that's drafted to help prevent falls and protect employees who work at heights. The plan includes a description of the work to be done (at heights), the hazards associated with the work and how to manage the risks these hazards pose. If you want to make changes to this plan there's a certain procedure you must follow. Read on to find out about this procedure so you can comply.... ››› more
  • [01 October 2013]
  • How long is a fall protection plan valid for?
  • You already know that if your employees work at heights, you must have a fall protection plan in place. But the big question is: How long is a fall protection plan valid for? Read on to find out so you won't be caught on the wrong side of the OHSA.... ››› more
  • [09 September 2013]
  • Two ways to ensure electricity doesn't pose a risk to your employees
  • Electricity can kill. Each year, employers report many electric shock accidents to the Department of Labour and the Compensation Commissioner. The good news is you can easily avoid these accidents with careful planning and simple precautions. Use these two steps to ensure electricity isn't a danger to your employees.... ››› more
  • [05 September 2013]
  • Do your employees work on scaffolding? If so, here are your nine legal duties
  • If your employees work with scaffolding, you must take steps to keep them safe. Failure to do this could result in accidents as well as hefty fines and even jail time. So make sure you stay on the right side of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Comply with these nine legal duties....... ››› more
  • [04 September 2013]
  • Do you have good ergonomic practices in your factory? Take our quiz to see if you pass...
  • Your injured-on-duty employees can claim thousands from the compensation fund. It costs you in medical expenses and in employee absenteeism too. Take our quick ergonomic quiz to see if your employees are safe...... ››› more
  • [03 September 2013]
  • Save your business thousands by using proactive ergonomics in your office!
  • Did you know the number of Work-Related Muskoskeletal Disorders, like carpal tunnel syndrome, eye strain and back pain, are increasing? Because most companies work with computers, we have a host of new health concerns. This can cost your business thousands.... ››› more
  • [03 September 2013]
  • Don't let your employees be one of the 625 work related deaths per hour!
  • I'm shocked to tell you that ILO estimates, two million men and women die each year. That's 625 work related deaths per hour in a workday. Don't let your employees be a statistic...... ››› more
  • [27 August 2013]




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