We are the leading resource for freely available legislation in south africa and are used daily by thousands of professionals and industry leaders. Occupational health and safety act 85 of 1993 south african. Occupational health and safety act, 85 of 1993 section 162. Occupational health and safety act and regulations downloads. Occupational health and safety act, act 85 of 1993 guidelines. This act shall have effect even though inconsistent with sections 4 and 5 of the constitution.
Occupational health and safety act and regulations. It includes any amendment affecting the compiled act to that date. Occupational health and safety downloads labour guide. Occupational health and safety act, act 85 of 1993. Sanitation 1 every employer shall provide sanitary facilities at a workplace in accordance with parts f, p and q of the application of the national building regulations. The 2019 edition of the labour law and employment manual is now available click here for more information. Acts online provides legislation, including amendments and regulations, in an intuitive, online format. It is hereby notified that the acting state president has assented to the following act which is hereby published for general information.
The general administrative regulations, promulgated by government notice no. Our consultants are specialists who can enable your business to implement and comply with the legal requirements and regulations of the occupational health and safety act act 85 of 1993. Purpose of the occupational health and safety act no. Occupational health and safety amendment act 181 of 1993 government notice 2471 in government gazette 15369 dated 29 december 1993. Internal responsibility system 2 the foundation of this act is the internal responsibility system which a is based on the principle that i employers, contractors, constructors, employees and selfemployed persons at a workplace, and.
Normes ohs act as amended department of labour, south africa consulted on 20050518. In these regulations the act means the occupational health and safety act, 1993 act no. Compensation for occupational injuries and diseases act. Occupational health and safety act, 1993 as corrected by notice government gazette date r.
Occupational health and safety act 851993 as amended. To provide for the health and safety of persons at work and for the health and safety of persons in connection with the use of plant and machinery. The occupational health and safety regulations, 1996. Definitions 1 in this act, unless the context otherwise indicates accident means an accident arising out of and in the course of an employees employment and resulting in a personal injury. Occupational health and safety act, 85 of 1993 section 162 assistant to the chief executive officer appointment appointees name i, appointers full name the legislative reference of appointment appointee of appointers area hereby appoint you appointees full name as the section 162 assistant to the ceo appointee. Regulations of the occupational health and safety act 85 of 1993. Occupational health and safety act 85 of 1993 gazette no. Under section 44 of the occupational health and safety act, 1993 act no. The act provides for potential penalties to the landlord save where the landlord and contractor has entered into an. Occupational health and safety act south african government.
Occupational health and safety act, 1993 acts online. Occupational health and safety act act 85 of 1993 as amended 50 sections occupational health and safety programme. Occupational health and safety act 85 of 1993 ohsa topic. To amend the occupational health and safety act, 1993, so as to define certain expressions. The contractor warrants that he is registered in terms of the compensation for occupational injuries and diseases act, no of 1993 coida.
Please note that netlaw consists of consolidated acts, rules and regulations. In terms of section 372 of the occupational health and safety act 85 of 1993 and its regulations, henceforth referred to as the ohs act, the provision of section 371 of the same act apply to the contractor, in as far as, he clientt shall not be responsible or liable for the. The main statutory legislation on health and safety in the jurisdiction of the department of labour is act no. To provide for the health and safety of persons at work and for the health and safety of persons in connection with. Workers in this category have minimal occupational contact with the public and other coworkers. In these regulations, the act means the occupational health and safety act, 1993 act no. Occupational health and safety act assented to 23 june, 1993 date of commencement.
Compensation for occupational injuries and diseases act, state presidents office no. This act shall come into operation on such date as the president may appoint by proclamation. About this compilation this compilation this is a compilation of the occupational health and safety maritime industry act 1993 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 27 may 2015 the compilation date. Occupational health and safety amendment act act 181 of 1993. Occupational health and safety maritime industry act 1993. To provide for the health and safety of persons at work and for the health and safety of. This is a compilation of the occupational health and safety maritime industry act 1993 as amended and in force on 1 july 20. Occupational health and safety act, 1993 wikipedia. The occupational health and safety act is a south african statutory law administered by the department of employment and labour. South africa occupational health and safety act, 1993 no. The objective of the health and safety specifications is to provide a guideline for the principal contractor in complying with the requirements of the occupational health and safety act 85 of 1993 ohs act and the relevant regulations, with particular reference to the construction regulations 2014.
With acts you are guaranteed the latest and most up to date resource for your legislative needs. Health and safety in a calabash introduction the occupational health and safety act osha provides minimum health and safety standards in respect of workplaces, which are aimed at protecting the health and safety of persons who may be present in a. Section 162 of the occupational health and safety act 85 of 1993 the ohs act shall report to the risk manager andor a project manager andor a representative designated by the employer prior to commencing the work at the premises. What every worker and employer should know about health and safety in the workplace all downloads are provided by the department of l abour legislation. The occupational health and safety act, 1993 act no. Implementing workplace controls the legislation governing workplaces in relation to covid 19 is the occupational health and safety act, act 85 of 1993, as amended, read with the hazardous biological agents regulations. Occupational health and safety act and regulations, 2005, department of labour, lexisnexis butterworths, republic of south africa, fourth edition, isbn. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. South africa occupational health and safety act, 1993. The occupational health and safety act, 1993 canlii. S 35 amended by occupational health and safety amendment act 181 of 1993. Additional notices have been added at our discretion. All downloads are provided by the department of labour legislation no.
We assist our clients in identifying any risks with regards to the health and safety of their workers. Compensation for occupational injuries and diseases act of. Please consult the government gazette database for any other notices in terms of this act. Occupational health and safety act as amended by occupational health and safety amendment act, no.