COVID-Blogs

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Ensuring OHS in the workplace is an unending challenge and now, with the advent of Covid-19, it requires a thorough understanding of all relevant legislation.

Blog Health and Safety Training and E learning - SafetyWallet is a programme that has been designed to encourage and reward employers who achieve compliance with all aspects of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act.

South Africans have been living in lockdown since 26 March when President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a Covid-19 state of disaster. This followed in the footsteps of countries worldwide, all hard-hit by the pandemic.

Everyone has a role to play to stop the spread of Covid-19. But, in the final analysis, it is the work giver who is ultimately responsible for safeguarding the health and welfare of millions of people employed by South African industries.

Everyone has a role to play to stop the spread of Covid-19. But, in the final analysis, it is the work giver who is ultimately responsible for safeguarding the health and welfare of millions of people employed by South African industries.

Level 3 Lockdown Compliance to Health and Safety Measures As South Africa waits expectantly for lockdown restrictions to be lifted to Level 3, financial analysts warn of a roller-coaster ride that will fluctuate between Levels Five and One through until 2021. But amid this picture of doom and gloom, hope springs eternal in the country’s economic pulse.

The introduction of Level Three’s less stringent restrictions depends on two factors – effectively controlling Covid-19 infection rates and streamlining health facilities to deal with the pandemic. The Minister of Health, Zweli Mkhize, says these pre-requisites have been met. South Africa is gearing itself for a more relaxed Covid-19 Level Three lockdown which will see thousands of more people from qualifying industries returning to work.

Workplace Preparedness and Government Demands on Health and Safety. Covid-19 preparedness is vital to the health and safety of thousands of South Africans returning to the workplace at the beginning of May.