ABOUT THE EMPLOYER / CONTRACTOR HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

The purpose of this e-book guide is to provide a better understanding of Contractors and Employers responsibilities for Health and Safety, their role and accountabilities, as well as, the importance of compliance and the consequences of failing to comply with health and safety legislation.

This guide is the 'What-to-do' guide of the two-part series designed to assist occupational health and safety practitioners with their workplace health and safety.

This e-book guide is provided to all users free of charge.

WHO NEEDS TO READ THIS?

This e-book guide is intended for all H&S officers, top management and middle management of companies and any persons with an interest in health and safety, who wish to understand the roles and responsibilities involved in health and safety and the need for compliance to health and safety legislation.

WHY IS THIS E-BOOK GUIDE IMPORTANT?

This e-book guide is important because it provides an understanding of the roles, accountabilities and responsibilities of the various parties involved in workplace health and safety. It explains the importance of compliance in health and safety and explains the consequences of failing to be compliant with health and safety legislation.

BASIC E-BOOK GUIDE CONTENTS

This basic e-book guide includes the following:

An introduction to SafetyWallet and its commitment to improving health and safety mindset in the workplace.

Understanding the concept of safety.

Understanding Employer requirements in the workplace, including Employer duties, duties to other persons, listed work, H&S Representatives, H&S Committees and Section 24 incidents.

Understanding Employer accountabilities and responsibilities in the workplace, including employee duties, the role of the CEO (16(1)), functions of H&S Representatives, functions of H&S Committees and the functions of Inspectors.

Understanding the importance of compliance in the workplace, including criminal liability, administrative fines and penalties.

BENEFITS OF THIS E-BOOK GUIDE

By reading this e-book guide a person will gain a better understanding of:

An understanding of SafetyWallet and its role in assisting the Employer Contractor with health and safety management.

An understanding of the compliance requirements for Employers and Contractors.

An understanding of the persons with accountability and responsibility in health and safety and what their requirements are.

An understanding of the importance of compliance and why it is necessary for an Employer Contractor to comply with specific requirements.