Implementation
Implementation of your Occupational Health and Safety Management System. Template documentation and forms required in terms of both the Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 85 of 1993 and Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act No. 130 of 1993, specific to your company’s needs will be given to you, and made electronically
available on your link to the website.
These documents formalise the compliance activity and are critical when having to prove compliance during a routine inspection or accident investigation by the Department of Employment and Labour.
In-service training will be given to all your company staff members who will be responsible for managing and maintaining the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS).
Presentation for Management and the appointed SHERQ (Safety, Health, Environmental, Risk and Quality) representatives, appointed first aiders, appointed basic firefighters and any other staff you feel need to attend a presentation on the basic principles of both the Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 85 of 1993 and Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act No. 130 of 1993 (as amended).
Line function responsibility is highlighted focusing on the means to comply. It is however strongly advised that where possible all staff attend the Occupational Health and Safety Act presentation. If the staff understand what the Act requires, they will be equipped better to accept it, and comply therewith.
Explicit explanation of the purpose of both the Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 85 of 1993, and the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act No. 130 of 1993 (as amended), as well as the duties of the employer and the employee
The Occupational Health and Safety Committee structure and function is addressed to include the election and recognition process of Occupational Health and Safety Representatives where applicable.
- In-service training of the company’s staff member responsible for maintaining the SHERQ program
- Assistance and guidance with the Occupational Health and Safety Committee meeting
- Assist you with the legal requirements to establish your OHS committee and appoint your SHERQ representatives
- Consult with you regarding your workplace health and safety concerns, health and hygiene matters, and environmental issues
- Monthly evaluations to ensure that the basic minimum requirements are upheld. This is dependent on the needs of the client, and the relevant circumstances
- Assist with the formulation and implementation of various Policies and Procedures required in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, No 85 of 1993.