by Safety@Work | Aug 7, 2020 | Safety@Work
In any environment at any time, any person can fall ill or suffer an injury – including the workplaces. Regardless of whether this illness or injury comes because of the work performed, an employer is duty-bound to offer immediate and appropriate medical assistance....
by Safety@Work | Jul 31, 2020 | Safety@Work
Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (COID) is a government body that compensates workers who have been injured at work or who have contracted a disease at work. One can think of it as a large insurance policy. Employers pay a set tariff (similar to a...
by Safety@Work | Jul 29, 2020 | Safety@Work
It is an unfortunate reality that despite of the best efforts of an employer enjoying the full cooperation of employees, accidents can and do happen leading to an occupational injury. Unfortunately, there are many who believe that their responsibility to the employee...
by Safety@Work | Jul 7, 2020 | Safety@Work
The Health and Safety policy of a company or organisation communicates the general and specific commitments, company rules and regulations to achieve the goal of a healthy and safe environment for all who may be affected by it. The question that often causes some...
by Safety@Work | Jul 6, 2020 | Safety@Work
At first glance, the answer to the questions: “What is occupational health and safety?” appears to be self-explanatory. But what does it really mean? Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) relates to the health, safety, and welfare of people in the working environment....
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