South African law places direct, personal legal responsibility for workplace safety on the CEO. This article breaks down Section 8 and Section 16 of the OHS Act, explains criminal liability under Section 37, and provides a practical compliance checklist for decision-makers.
The COIDA Act places clear legal and financial obligations on every registered employer in South Africa. This guide covers registration requirements, how claims work, what you are liable for, and why proactive safety training is your most effective tool for reducing workplace injury costs.
If you manage people, understanding your assigned health and safety responsibilities is essential. HR managers play an important role in supporting workplace OHS compliance, while
Most HR managers know first aid compliance sits somewhere on their to-do list. Fewer realise they carry personal legal exposure when it falls short. This post breaks down exactly what the OHS Act requires, what happens when those requirements aren’t met, and the practical steps that keep your organisation audit-ready.
Fire safety in the workplace is a legal obligation for every South African employer, not an optional extra. This guide covers your duties under the OHS Act, what a fire risk assessment must include, the equipment standards you need to meet, and how to ensure your staff are properly trained and ready to respond.
Manufacturing is one of South Africa’s higher-risk work environments. Machinery, chemicals, heavy materials, and sharp tools can result in serious injuries. Having a trained First
A formal workplace health and safety audit in South Africa is one of the most important steps a business can take to protect its people, limit liability,
Every year, people suffer sudden cardiac arrests at work. A colleague collapses in a warehouse, a client loses consciousness in a reception area, a co-worker
An emergency can interrupt an ordinary working day without warning. A fire, chemical spill, medical emergency, or flood can threaten people’s safety and disrupt business
If you are an HR Manager striving to keep your workplace compliant and your people healthy and safe, understanding SHE Rep duties is an important
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