Q&A Flashcards
What is the purpose of environmental legislation?
To protect humans and the environment against hazardous substances.
What is covered under Section 7 of the OSH act 85 of 1993?
Health and Safety Policy
What is covered under Section 8 of the OSH act 85 of 1993?
General duties of employers to their employees
What is covered under Section 13 of the OSH act 85 of 1993?
The employer has a duty to inform
What is covered under Section 14 of the OSH act 85 of 1993?
General duties of employees at work
What is covered under Section 15 of the OSH act 85 of 1993?
Duties not to Interfere with Damage or Misuse Things
What is covered under Section 16 of the OSH act 85 of 1993?
Chief Executive Officer charged with certain duties
What is covered under Section 16.2 of the OSH act 85 of 1993?
CEO may assign, any duty to any person under his control and directions of the CEO
What is covered under Section 17 of the OSH act 85 of 1993?
Health and Safety Representatives
What is covered under Section 18 of the OSH act 85 of 1993?
Functions of Health and Safety Representatives
What is covered under Section 19 of the OSH act 85 of 1993?
Health and Safety Committees
What is covered under Section 20 of the OSH act 85 of 1993?
Functions of Health and Safety Committees
What is covered under Section 24 of the OSH act 85 of 1993?
Report to inspectors regarding certain incidents
What is covered under Section 24(a) of the OSH act 85 of 1993?
Injury Incident
What is covered under Section 24(b) of the OSH act 85 of 1993?
Ill Health Incident
What is covered under Section 24(c) of the OSH act 85 of 1993?
Near miss Incident
What is covered under Section 25 of the OSH act 85 of 1993?
Report to Chief Inspector regarding occupational disease
What is covered under Section 30 of the OSH act 85 of 1993?
Special powers of Inspectors
What is covered under Section 31 of the OSH act 85 of 1993?
Investigations
What is covered under Section 37 of the OSH act 85 of 1993?
Acts or omissions by employees or mandataries
What is covered under Section 38 of the OSH act 85 of 1993?
Offences, penalties and special orders of court
What is covered under Section 26 of the OSH act 85 of 1993?
Victimization forbidden
What is covered under General Administrative Regulations 6 (GAR6)?
Negotiation and consultations before designation of health and safety representative
What is covered under General Machinery Regulations 7 (GMR7)?
Reporting of incidents in connection with machinery