National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998)Environmental Management Plan : Department of LabourChapter 4 : Environmental Management Policies4.2. Environmental Regulations for Workplaces |
The Environmental Regulations for Workplaces (1994) were drawn up from the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act (Act 6 of 1983) which has since has been replaced by the OHSA. They are regulations that should be complied with by the employer regarding the workplace of all those in his/her employ.
The following aspects are dealt with in these regulations:
• | temperature; |
• | lighting; |
• | visual contact with the outside surroundings; |
• | ventilation; |
• | housekeeping/workspace; |
• | noise; and |
• | potential for flooding. |