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  1. Validity of risk assessments attached to appointments

    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 /...

    Started by shane.lishman@gmail.com, 09-01-2010 07:44 AM
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  2. Fining of sub-contractors

    Can a principal contractor impose fines on sub-contractors who fail to adhere to safety rules on site? The principal contractor informs...

    Started by Siven Naidoo, 06-09-2010 05:29 AM
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  3. Safety in Swaziland

    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...

    Started by Lumcus, 08-18-2010 10:07 AM
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    08-30-2010 01:09 PM Go to last post
  4. Post BCEA Code of Good Practice - Arrangement of working time

    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 ...

    Started by shane.lishman@gmail.com, 08-18-2010 07:59 AM
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  5. Asbestos surveying

    What are the duties of principal contractors with regard to identifying asbestos in refurbishment projects, and what is the standard level of...

    Started by stuart72, 07-04-2010 04:12 PM
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    08-17-2010 07:08 PM Go to last post
  6. National safety induction and medical

    :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...

    Started by mullerss, 08-10-2010 11:44 AM
    examination, governing body, indution, medical
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    08-14-2010 05:44 PM Go to last post
  7. Risk assessment templates

    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...

    Started by moosalifa, 06-25-2010 09:23 AM
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    08-10-2010 10:20 AM Go to last post
  8. Height Medicals

    When we conduct the standard height medical on site what should the medical checks consist of? I am finding that different medical companies offer...

    Started by Kelvin Moodley, 08-04-2010 07:56 PM
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    08-07-2010 02:05 PM Go to last post
  9. Unhappy About The Influenza A (H1N1) Virus

    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,...

    Started by Ernest Roper, 08-14-2009 12:33 PM
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    08-07-2010 11:40 AM Go to last post
  10. Useful information about colera

    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...

    Started by Neil Enslin, 11-30-2009 04:49 AM
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    08-07-2010 11:10 AM Go to last post
  11. LTIFR vs DIFR

    Can anyone please tell me which is the correct statistic to keep being in the Civil Engineering Construction field. I have had many different...

    Started by Ianmuller, 06-23-2010 08:21 AM
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    08-05-2010 02:23 PM Go to last post
  12. Angry Safety officer competence

    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...

    Started by FIRDAWS, 07-14-2010 04:35 PM
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    07-21-2010 02:47 PM Go to last post
  13. Iso 32000

    Hi all Can someone steer me in the right direction to get more info on ISO 32000? Kind regards Charl:confused:

    Started by charl, 06-20-2010 11:50 AM
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    06-23-2010 05:53 PM Go to last post
  14. Material hoist vs Goods hoist.

    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...

    Started by Safety Joe, 06-01-2010 06:45 AM
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    06-15-2010 02:43 PM Go to last post
  15. Cool Dsti and 53b appointment

    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...

    Started by FIRDAWS, 06-02-2010 02:03 PM
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    06-15-2010 06:51 AM Go to last post
  16. Thumbs up OHS System Audits

    Hi Guys,;) I am a health & safety coordinator for a sub contractor which specialises in ceilings & partitioning. I was appointed aprox 3 months...

    Started by FIRDAWS, 06-07-2010 10:42 AM
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    06-08-2010 09:57 AM Go to last post
  17. Drug testing

    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...

    Started by Pam, 05-24-2010 02:00 PM
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    06-01-2010 12:45 PM Go to last post
  18. Uncontrolled release of pressure.

    With regards to reportable incidents, Sect 24.1.c.ii, would a hydraulic hose burst on an excavator constitute an uncontrolled release of pressure?

    Started by Safety Joe, 05-31-2010 06:55 AM
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    05-31-2010 07:11 AM Go to last post
  19. Wink Salary Survey for SHE professionals

    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...

    Started by Cathy Nadas, 11-16-2009 10:51 AM
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    05-31-2010 07:04 AM Go to last post
  20. Myths associated with workplace injuries- Part one

    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...

    Started by Neil Enslin, 05-10-2010 09:32 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    05-24-2010 04:38 PM Go to last post

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