Determination of Fundamental Principles, Theories, Issues Pertaining to Occupational Safety, Health, Environmental Legislative Framework within Organizations in South Africa | Chapter 07 | Selected Topics in Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 9

 Occupational health and safety procedures have gotten little scientific attention in the past. As a result, occupational health and safety has remained a niche topic in organisational and management studies. Various dangers exist in the workplace, resulting in accidents and fatalities. All workers should be aware of occupational safety and health in order to prevent and limit the occurrence of avoidable incidents. The employer is responsible for providing health and safety in the workplace, including the expenses of hazard identification and control, as well as the implementation of a medical surveillance programme if relevant, under the OHSA and MHSA. The single most important factor in reducing accidents is to establish a strong workplace health and safety culture. While the health and safety concerns may alter in the future, as the ILO's recently issued report illustrates, the need to decrease costs, keep workers healthy and at work, while lowering company risks, remains constant.

Author(S) Details

Bongani I. Dlamini
Durban University of Technology (DUT), South Africa.

Luther-King Junior Zogli
Durban University of Technology (DUT), South Africa.

Emmanuel Lawa
Durban University of Technology (DUT), South Africa.

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