Namibia is not subject to any prior health certificates or injections although malaria prevention tablets are encouraged when visiting the far northern areas. Demonstrate and apply relevant knowledge of preventative health practices and management of occupational health hazards and risks at the workplace based on ohsas 18001. Hse health and safety executive united kingdom ilgra intergovernmental liaison group on risk assessment united kingdom ilo international labour organisation iwg intergovernmental working group canada lra labour relations act south africa mhsa mines health and safety act south africa mosa machinery occupational safety act south africa. In these regulations, unless inconsistent with the context abattoir includes all buildings, kraals, pens, sites and open spaces situated within the boundaries of the premises provided for the slaughtering of any bovine, calf, sheep, lamb. The department of labour implemented the occupational health and safety act, act 85 of 1993 to ensure that employees are protected in their every day work environment. Occupational health and safety inspectors are appointed in terms of the regulations relating to health and safety of employees at work. The law requires employers to provide adequate instruction, information, training, and supervision of health and safety, in the workplace. Pdf occupational health and safety legislative compliance. Rights and powers of a health and safety representative 45.
The namibian employers federation nef encourages employers to ensure the safety, health and welfare of people employment, in line with namibian law. Occupational health and safety in namibia is governed by the labour act nr 11 of 2007 in conjunction with regulation 156, regulations relating to the health and safety of employees at work. The international labour organization ilo and the world health organization who have shared a common definition of occupational health. Namibia regulations relating to the health and safety of. Occupational health and safety the occupational health and safety act ohsa provides a legislative framework for the provision of reasonably healthy and safe conditions in the workplace. The goal of all occupational safety and health programs is to foster a safe work environment. Occupational health and safety legislative compliance in the. Including a list of government advisories and safety precautions for cities and wildlife viewing. Regulations relating to the health and safety of employees at work government notice no. After careful consideration, 11 months of planning and training, it was established that there was a gap in the market for a company such as the academy of health and safety. General health regulations gn 121 of 14 october l969 as amended definitions 1. Unfortunately, however, crime is on the rise in the larger cities, in particular windhoek, but a little street sense will go a long way here. This guide was written in the interest of the health and safety of workers in south africa.
Agricultural bank of namibia act, 2003 agricultural bank of namibia amendment act, 2004 agronomic industry act animal health act, 2011 act no. It is intended to explain the act in simple, nonlegal terms to all the role players in the south african occupational health and safety field. Legislation on occupational health and safety is outdated, its enforcement is limited, and it. In namibia, occupational safety, health and welfare are provided for in chapter 4 of the labour act. Nebosh qualifications fall into three categories based on the range of knowledge they demonstrate. Disputes concerning this chapter chapter 5 unfair labour practices 48. To provide a framework for a structured uniform health system within namibia. Construction, hazard, industry, occupational health, occupational safety 1. National road safety act 9 of 1972 namibia legal database. Health and safety of employees at work the president has, after consultation with the labour advisory council, under section 101 of the labour act, 1992 act 6 of 1992 made the regulations set out in the schedule. This act provides with respect to matters of public health in namibia. National health act 2 of 2015 namibia legal database.
General health regulations gn 121 of 14 october l969 as. Their main duty is to administer and enforce the regulations that govern the health and safety of employees at work, as stipulated in the labour act, 1992. Occupational health and safety ohs is a crossdisciplinary area concerned with protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment. See their functions and activities on page 12 of your. Awards demonstrate basic understanding, certificates demonstrate broad.
Occupational health and safety act south africa pdf. The cabinet has resolved that the institutions and laws regulating the prevention of. Occupational health and safety act 85 of 1993 south african. The occupational health and safety section is an external programme managed within the city of windhoek under the health services division for the benefit of its residents. We help manage all workplace health and safety issues ranging from risk management and training, to dispute resolution, representation, compliance and audits. Windhoek houses a few high standard private hospitals and emergency services with general practitioners and dentists readily available in larger towns. This act may be cited as the occupational health and safety act, 2010, and shall come into operation on such date as the. Understanding the occupational health and safety act ohs. Namibian businesss can feature in our state of the art business directory, giving your business the best exposure and visibility online. The protection of childrens rights in namibia konradadenauer. S 35 amended by occupational health and safety amendment act 181 of 1993. Employer duties to employees 1 every employer or person in charge of premises or place where employees are employed must, without charge to the employees. Results for occupational health and safety training from nebosh, sheilds, sheilds proqual and other leading brands. List your product, business, service or job here for free today and get maximum exposure online in namibia.
Occupational health and safety act ohs act description occupational health and safety act 85 of 1993 ohs act category lra forms sub category department of labour document type forms filename ohs act 8593. Find out more about the occupational health and safety act, why it is needed and why your company should comply. Occupational health and safety legislative compliance in the construction sites in windhoek, namibia article pdf available march 2017 with 2,931 reads how we measure reads. The academy of health and safety tahs was established in windhoek in november 2008. Its also a huge country with a very sparse population, and even the capital, windhoek, is more like a provincial town than an urban jungle. Demonstrate, apply and promote relevant good understanding of hygienic skills in occupational.
Regulations relating to the health and safety of employees at. Namibian labour lexicon volume 2 konradadenauerstiftung. The ministry of mines and energy is renowned as performance driven. Occupational health and safety act south african government. Of the republic of namibia legal assistance centrenamibia. Unintentional or accidental release of genetically modified food or feed. This is based on the health and safety at work etc act 1974, which was then expanded to the management of health and safety at work regulations 1999. The act was implemented to protect workers from hazardous materials such as chemicals, micro organisms, etc to prevent possible illness. By promoting, facilitating and regulating development and sustainable utilization of namibia s mineral, geological and energy resource through competent staff, innovation, research and stakeholder collaboration in a conducive environment for the benefits of all namibians and the world. The labour act, no 11 of 2007 section 101 republic of namibia, 2007 and the regulations relating to the health and safety of em ployees at work no 1561997republic of namibia 1997 were. Occupational health and safety status in the windhoek. Namibia regulations relating to the health and safety of employees. It is not intended as a substitute for the occupational health and safety act, 1993. The ministry of health ghana health service in collaboration with the world health organization w.
This section is guided by the labour act and regulations relating to the health and safety of all employees within the city limits. Under the regulations related to the health and safety of employees at work, 1997, every employee is to be provided training in the tasks heshe is expected to perform including all aspects of health and safety related to such tasks so that the employee is able to take reasonable care of his or her own safety and of fellow employees. Health and safety training health and safety courses namibia. Travel advice on the safety and security in namibia. This is the first time an ohs policy applying to all sectors of the economy has been articulated in south africa. Introduction construction industry is regarded as dangerous industry in the world due to the how to cite this paper. Nebosh the national examination board in occupational safety and health is an awarding body offering globally recognised health, safety, and environmental qualifications.
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