by admin | Aug 29, 2026 | Legal
OHS compliance can deteriorate surprisingly quickly. A trained first aider resigns. A certificate expires. A new machine is installed. A contractor starts work. An emergency exit becomes blocked. A corrective action is forgotten. That is why many employers benefit...
by admin | Aug 29, 2026 | Legal
If your business needs several days to “get ready” for a Department of Employment and Labour inspection, that is already a warning sign. OHS compliance should exist in the workplace every day — not only when an inspector is expected. The Department can inspect...
by admin | Aug 28, 2026 | Legal
There is no single list of safety courses that every South African company must send every employee on. The training your business needs depends on the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the regulations that apply to your workplace, the number of employees, the...
by admin | Aug 28, 2026 | Legal
Being OHS compliant is not the same as having a safety file on a shelf. A compliant workplace should be able to show that its hazards have been identified, the necessary controls are in place, employees are properly informed and trained, required appointments are...
by admin | Aug 27, 2026 | Legal
A Department of Employment and Labour safety inspection should not be treated as an event you prepare for only after the inspector arrives. The best preparation is to maintain a working occupational health and safety system every day, with current documents, trained...
by admin | Aug 27, 2026 | Legal
No. Appointing a safety officer does not transfer the employer’s or management’s legal responsibility for occupational health and safety. A safety officer can advise, inspect, monitor compliance, coordinate documentation and report hazards, but the employer and...
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