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safety at work of his employees. – The system is
then intended to be a ‘Live’ system with continual
monitoring and review.
6. Not permit any employee to do any work or to
produce, process, use, handle, store or transport
any article or substance or to operate any plant or
machinery, unless the precautionary measures have
been taken. This is where competent supervision
will play a big part.
7. Take all necessary measures to ensure that the
requirements of this Act are complied with by every
person in his employment or on premises under his
control where plant or machinery is used.
8. Enforce such measures as may be necessary in
the interest of health and safety. A system that is
designed and developed but not checked will fail!
9. Ensure that work is performed, and that plant or
machinery is used under the general supervision of
a competent person who has authority to supervise.
10. Ensure all employees are informed regarding the
scope of their authority as contemplated in section
37 (1) (b).
Client and Contractor:
We often get asked about the ‘client/contractor’
IOPSA advises on your legal responsibilities.
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March 2020 Volume 26 I Number 01