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A permit to work system is a system which is formal and written, used to control certain types of work which may present potential hazards. The permit to work is subsequently a document which specifies the work which must be done, the hazards identified (whether potential or existing), and the precautions that must be taken in preventing an accident or incident from occurring.

How to register you Domestic employees for COIDA / WCA Please open the Document to read more - DOWNLOADS AVAILABLE to register as an employer of a domestic worker Overview As per the Department of Employment and Labour Notice 106 of 2021, domestic worker employees must be registered in terms of section 80 of the COIDA Act as amended. What does this mean for domestic employees? The implications of declaring this section of COIDA invalid means that domestic workers/employees are now covered/included under COIDA, meaning that these employees are entitled for compensation if they are injured, or they contract diseases,

Who is responsible in South Africa when a contractor that you contracted to conduct work for you is injured or killed on your premises? Overview When a client hires an independent contractor to perform services at their place of business, it is imperative to know who is responsible in South Africa when a contractor that they contracted to conduct for them is injured or killed on their premises. Clients must know that their legal standard of care is different from the duties which are owed to a customer, for instance. However, should a workplace injury occur to an independent contractor’s employee on the client’s premises, the client will expect that workers’ compensation is available to cover expenses. However, it must be noted that even though there is workers’ compensation coverage, it may not preclude any third-party liability. This relates specifically to the possessor or owner of the premises, regardless of whether it is leased or owned by the client, being held liable for the injury.

Before providing a step-by-step guide to getting a Letter of Good Standing so that you are health and safety compliant, it is first necessary to understand what it is, why it is required, and what the workman’s compensation is.

It is common for organisations, clients, or employers, to make use of contractors to help them perform essential activities as well as skill-specific tasks. However, an important consideration with regards to health and safety for contractors and suppliers, is who is responsible? You, or them?

What is occupational health and safety for all employers, including contractors and suppliers in South Africa? The answer may seem obvious, but the field concerned with Occupational Health and Safety, is one which is truly diverse, and it presents some level of complexity. In simple terms, it relates to everything including laws, regulations, programmes, and procedures, which are concerned with the health, safety, and the wellbeing of employees while they are at work.

What every contractor and/or supplier in South Africa must know about health and safety – Part 2

There are numerous guides which elaborate on what every contractor and/or supplier in South Africa must know about health and safety. The reason for this concerns the importance surrounding an employer’s duty towards providing a safe and healthy working environment.