Policies and Procedures

We develop company and contractor health and safety policy, procedures and systems as these may relate to current labour legislation, practice and standards.

Our strategic documentation conforms to and complies with the following prevailing labour and workplace legislation:

Health and Safety Legislation:

  • Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993)
  • Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)
  • National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998)
  • Regulations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act:
    • Asbestos Abatement Regulations, 2020
    • Construction Regulations, 2014
    • Driven Machinery Regulations, 2015
    • Electrical Installation Regulations, 2009
    • Environmental Regulations for Workplaces, 1987
    • Hazardous Biological Agents Regulations, 2022
    • Hazardous Chemical Agents Regulations, 2021
    • Noise-induced Hearing Loss Regulations, 2003
Download the
Occupational Health and Safety Act (85 of 1993)
here:

Labour Legislation:

  • Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (Act No. 75 of 1997)
  • Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)
  • Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No. 55 of 1998)
  • Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993)

Standards and Guidelines:

  • SANS (South African National Standards): Various standards related to occupational health and safety, such as SANS 10083 for noise-induced hearing loss
  • Guidelines for Hazardous Work by Children in South Africa, 2010
  • Code of Practice for Inspection and Testing of Lifts

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