The Occupational Health and Safety Act 83 of 1993 (OHASA) was instituted in South Africa to...

  

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The Occupational Health and Safety Act 83 of 1993 (OHASA) was instituted in South Africa to make sure that company management set up safety representatives and safety committees in the workplace. The Act also gives health and safety guidelines on more regular, day-to-day workplace facilities like toilets, change rooms, first aid kits, fire precautions, adequate ventilation, proper lighting, temperature, and more. Considering OHASA, answer the following questions: Leon runs a labor broking company called "Genesis". The company, among other functions, helps clients to develop their long-term staffing strategies and to secure the employees best qualified to meet their requirements. Leon has heard of OHASA but is not sure if it applies to him. Leon runs a labor broking company called "Genesis". The company, among other functions, helps clients to develop their long-term staffing strategies and to secure the employees best qualified to meet their requirements. Leon has heard of OHASA but is not sure if it applies to him. Explain to Leon the following: the general applicability of OHASA: the instances when OHASA would not apply to an employer; and whether OHASA applies to Leon's company. The Occupational Health and Safety Act 83 of 1993 (OHASA) was instituted in South Africa to make sure that company management set up safety representatives and safety committees in the workplace. The Act also gives health and safety guidelines on more regular, day-to-day workplace facilities like toilets, change rooms, first aid kits, fire precautions, adequate ventilation, proper lighting, temperature, and more. Considering OHASA, answer the following questions: Leon runs a labor broking company called "Genesis". The company, among other functions, helps clients to develop their long-term staffing strategies and to secure the employees best qualified to meet their requirements. Leon has heard of OHASA but is not sure if it applies to him. Leon runs a labor broking company called "Genesis". The company, among other functions, helps clients to develop their long-term staffing strategies and to secure the employees best qualified to meet their requirements. Leon has heard of OHASA but is not sure if it applies to him. Explain to Leon the following: the general applicability of OHASA: the instances when OHASA would not apply to an employer; and whether OHASA applies to Leon's company.

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1 General Applicability of OHASA The Occupational Health and Safety Act 83 of 1993 OHASA applies to all employers and employees in South Africa with s... View the full answer