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We are all familiar with legal appointments in terms of the OHS Act and its regulations. We further understand that once we leave a company /...
Can a principal contractor impose fines on sub-contractors who fail to adhere to safety rules on site? The principal contractor informs...
I need to compile a safety file for a south african contractor doing work in swaziland, will there be any differnce to our act and regulations, I am...
Whilst perusing the BCEA i came across a interesting line in the above Code which read S10.2. Service that should be available at night include ...
What are the duties of principal contractors with regard to identifying asbestos in refurbishment projects, and what is the standard level of...
:confused: An issue that leads to millions of rands spent every year by companies is the requirement to do a health and safety induction as well as...
Hi all, i wanted to enquirer if any of you are aware of any body or government body that is working on implementing a standardized risk assessment...
When we conduct the standard height medical on site what should the medical checks consist of? I am finding that different medical companies offer...
Hi All If you are interested in finding out more about the influenza A (H1N1) virus, how its transmitted, and what precautions need to be taken,...
What is cholera? Cholera is caused by a germ called Vibrio Cholerae, which is found in infected water. It affects the stomach and causes severe...
Can anyone please tell me which is the correct statistic to keep being in the Civil Engineering Construction field. I have had many different...
Hi Guys, I need your oppinion on yet another issue I have on one of my sites... I was appointed a Health & Safety Coordinator in FEB, I was...
Hi all Can someone steer me in the right direction to get more info on ISO 32000? Kind regards Charl:confused:
Which would be applicable to an asphalt premix plant, a Goods Hoist as defined in the Driven Machinery Regulations (Reg 17) or a Material Hoist as...
Hi guys, I need someone to explain to me what exactly is a DSTI and where can I find a copy of one so that I my do my own. I am a safety...
Hi Guys,;) I am a health & safety coordinator for a sub contractor which specialises in ceilings & partitioning. I was appointed aprox 3 months...
Can you give some advice as to how you are legally allowed to do drug testing. What would be the procedure if you should SUSPECT that someone is...
With regards to reportable incidents, Sect 24.1.c.ii, would a hydraulic hose burst on an excavator constitute an uncontrolled release of pressure?
Does anyone know if a Salary survey was ever done for SHE professionals? I would be very interested as I am currently doing market research...
I am convinced that no company starts business thinking that their operation is going to injury people, or that individuals leave for work in the...
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