Chapter Name: Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993 (OHSA)
Description:Ensures the health and safety of persons at work and others affected by work activities.
Purpuse:To provide for the health and safety of persons at work and for the health and safety of persons in connection with the use of plant and machinery.
Rational:Promotes a safe working environment, reducing workplace hazards and enhancing productivity.
Chapters Topics
Purpose of OHSA
Details the core purpose of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), which aims to provide a framework for ensuring safe and healthy working environments across industries.
Reported Incidents and Complaints
Discusses the processes for reporting incidents or complaints regarding unsafe working conditions, including the legal obligations of employers and employees.
Contraventions, Notices, Legal Steps, and Procedural Requirements
Focuses on the legal consequences for contravening OHSA, including issuing notices, taking legal action, and the procedural steps employers and employees must follow to ensure compliance.
Monitoring as Set Out in OHSA
Describes the monitoring systems in place to ensure adherence to OHSA, including inspections by health and safety officers, audits, and enforcement actions for non-compliance.