GENERAL

The purpose of this book is to provide users with full details of the current Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations as a reference to the employer, employees and other interested parties involved in health and safety.

This OHS Act Book is provided to all users free of charge.

WHO NEEDS TO READ THIS?

This OHS Act book is intended for all health and safety officers, the CEO, top management and middle management of companies, health and safety professionals and any persons with an interest in health and safety, who wish to refer to the OHS Act and its Regulations to help them in their Health and Safety responsibilities. 

WHY IS THIS E-BOOK GUIDE IMPORTANT?

This OHS Act book is important because the OHS Act requires every employer to have a copy of the OHS Act and its Regulations available on their premises. This must also be made available to employees within the organisation. By having this OHS Act Book, an organisation can make the OHS Act and its Regulations freely available within the organisation and thereby comply with legislation. 

UPDATED OHS ACT BOOK CONTENTS

This book includes the following:

The Occupational Health and Safety Act No 85 of 1993

General Administrative Regulations

General Safety Regulations 

Major Hazards Installation Regulations

Updated Regulations for Hazardous Biological Agents

Explosives Regulations

Construction Regulations

Regulations on Hazardous work by Children in South Africa

Asbestos Abatement Regulations

Diving Regulations

Environmental Regulations for Workplaces

Ergonomics Regulations

Facilities Regulations

Regulations for Hazardous Chemical Agents

Lead Regulations

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Regulations

Driven Machinery Regulations

General Machinery Regulations

Left, Escalator and Passenger Conveyor Regulations

Regulations Concerning the Certificate of Competency

Pressure Equipment Regulations

Electrical Installation Regulations

Electrical Machinery Regulations