Chief Executive Officer

Back to Case Studies Every chief executive officer shall as far as is reasonably practicable ensure that the duties of his employer as contemplated in the Act, are properly discharged (16.1). Without derogating from his responsibilities or liabilities in terms of the...

Personal Protective Equipment

Back to Case Studies In terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85/93) all hazards must be engineered out and only if the hazard(s) cannot be engineered out should Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) be issued (S 8) The correct selection of PPE is very...

Introduction To Safety

Back to Case Studies Safety is on every production/ operation person’s mind. The level of commitment does vary from person to person and from organization to organization. You may ask the question “Why the difference?” Those that have a low level of commitment see it...

General Risk Assessment

Back to Case Studies In terms of the General Safety Regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, regulation no. 2(1), “every employer (Manager) shall conduct an evaluation of the risks attached to any condition or situation which may arise from the...

Safety Resolution For The New Year

Back to Case Studies During my audits of various companies I have come across two major concerns that I would like to discuss when we are starting a new year: 1. I came across a number of emergency escape doors in buildings being locked and no key was found next to...

General Administrative Duties Of Employer

Back to Case Studies In terms of various Regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, every employer must keep records regarding matters concerning his / her employees. I always recommend that all record regarding the employee be placed on the employee’s...