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  • Why do I need a safety file?
    Each and every developer, first time home builder, principle contractors, contractors and subcontractors are required by law to have a safety file as proof of adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
  • What does the OHS Act and regulations require with regards to Health and Safety Files?
    The 2014 Construction Regulation provides the following guidance in terms of the Health and Safety file The Construction Regulation of 2014, clearly states:

    CR 3(6) A client must ensure that the principle contractor keeps a copy of the construction work permit contemplated in sub regulation (1) in the occupational health and safety file for inspection by an inspector, the client, the client’s authorized agent, or an employee.

    CR 5(1)(s) – The client must ensure that health and safety file contemplated in regulation 7(1)(b) is kept and maintained by the principle contractor

    CR 7(1)(b) A principle contractor must open and keep on site a health and safety file which must include all documentation required in terms of the Act and these Regulations, which must be made available on request to an inspector, the client, the client’s agent or a contractor

    CR 7(1)(e) A principle contractor must handover a consolidated health and safety file to the client upon completion of the construction work and must , in addition to the documentation referred to in sub regulation (2)(b), include a record of all drawings, designs, materials used, and other similar information concerning the competed structure.

    CR 7(1)(f) in addition to the documentation required in the health and safety file in terms of paragraph (c)(v)[contractor appointment] and sub regulation (2)(b), include and make available a comprehensive and updated list of all the contractors on site accountable to the principle contractor, the agreements between the parties and the type of work being done.

    CR 7(2)(b) A contractor must prior to performing any construction work -open and keep on site a health and safety file, which must include all documentation required in terms of the Act and these Regulations, and which must be made available on request to an inspector, the client, the client’s agent or the principle contractor.
  • What is OHS?
    OHS stands for Occupational Health and safety. This is a regulated service that an organisation adopts to ensure the health and safety of the employees in their workplace.
  • What is meant by an OHS policy?
    Section 7 of the OHS Act states that the Chief inspector may direct an employer in writing to prepare a written policy concerning the protection of the health and safety of his employees at work including a description of his organization and the arrangements for carrying out and reviewing that policy.
  • What is a Safety Officer?
    A Health and Safety Officer is appointed to perform the main health and safety duties in the workplace. He or she is responsible for ensuring that there is a safe working environment for employees and other relevant parties.
    The Health and Safety Officer is responsible for tasks such as:
    - Developing, implementing, and improving the health and safety plans, programmes and procedures in the workplace.
    - Ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety legislation.
    - Identifying OHS-related training needs in the workplace.
    - Conducting safety inspections and risk assessments.
    - Investigating workplace accidents.
    - Reporting on OHS-related activities.
    - Supervising junior health and safety employees.
    The role of Health and Safety Officer is usually a full-time job, and in order to be appointed as a Health and Safety Officer, one must be in possession of a relevant formal qualification.
    In the construction industry, one must also be registered with the South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) in order to work as a Health and Safety Officer.
  • What is PPE & why is it important?
    Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is essentially a range items you can wear that will protect you against various hazardous conditions. PPE is important because it assists in preparing you for health and safety risks and gives you extra protection in the event of an accident or against the elements.
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