The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) says Health and Safety representatives should be knowledgeable and alert about conditions that pose a risk to the lives of employees in the workplace.

Bayteck Fire Nelspruit technician Sibusiso Malaza tragically lost his life when he was in the process of refilling a fire extinguisher on September 19.

In the next five years, inspectors from the government’s Department of Employment and Labour will visit 389 000 workplaces across South Africa.

Experts have warned South Africa could experience its 6th wave of COVID-19 by the end of September and are urging South Africans to continue getting vaccines and booster shots.

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has established a National Technical Committee (TC) to develop South African National Standards to guide the use of vaping products.

The Department of Employment and Labour issued a notification that the Gauteng Inspectorate and Enforcement Services will be conducting a mega blitz of the wholesale, retail and hospitality sectors during the week of 26 - 30 September 2022.

• One expert has warned that carbon monoxide is extremely poisonous

• Consumers are cautioned not to use generators in small spaces

• CO alarms can be a good tool to monitor excessive volumes of the gas
• Carbon monoxide poisoning was touted as a possible cause of death in the tragedy of 21 teenagers who died at the Enyobeni Tavern in Scenery Park, East London, last month. A generator was said to be at fault.

No matter how many safety measures are put in place, emergencies can still happen. Emergency preparedness does not end with well-maintained fire equipment, First Aid and clearly labelled emergency exits. Every employer and employee needs a good understanding of the procedures the company has in

When the economy is under pressure, employees are likely to look for other ways to increase their income. This unfortunately includes skimming cash, taking products or other means.

Tracker COO Duma Ngcobo went public with these findings on Tuesday. confirming that the blockage method was being used to largely to exploit people receiving home deliveries.

Notice there are exemptions in terms of the OHS ACT Regarding Regulation Section 40 the Minister of Employment and Labour in terms of section 27(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act No. 85 of 1993, to be read with General Safety Regulations 3(4)

• As of Wednesday, you no longer need to wear a face mask in South Africa, not indoors and not on public transport.
• Cloth is tricky to recycle, and single-use masks even more so.
• Some experts have recommended South Africans keep on their masks, especially in places such as healthcare facilities.
• But many masks are likely to end up as hamster hammocks – and in the trash.

Cashiers are the gatekeepers of profits in your business. They are in a position to ensure that every cent makes it into your bank account.

Eskom has just announced that there is a possibility that stage 6 load shedding will be implemented