Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993)

7. Health and Safety Policy

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(1)The chief inspector may direct—
(a)employer in writing; and
(b)any category of employers by notice in the Gazette, to prepare a written policy concerning the protection of the health and safety of his employees at work, including a description of his organization and the arrangements for carrying out and reviewing that policy.

 

(2)Any direction under subsection (1) shall be accompanied by guide-lines concerning the contents of the policy concerned.

 

(3)An employer shall prominently display a copy of the policy referred to in subsection (1), signed by the chief executive officer, in the workplace where his employees normally report for service.