OHS Act & Regulations Resource Center
Stay legally compliant and workplace-ready with Uni-Excellens’ quick-access guide to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and supporting regulations.
What Is the OHS Act?
A South African law that requires all employers to provide a safe and healthy working environment. It outlines duties for:
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Employers
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Employees
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Contractors and sub-contractors
Employer Responsibilities
As a business, you are legally required to:
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Conduct regular risk assessments
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Appoint health & safety reps (20+ employees)
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Train staff in emergency procedures
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Maintain safety equipment
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Investigate and report incidents
Safety Documents You Need
We provide templates to help you meet compliance:
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Health & Safety Policy
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Risk Assessment Form
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Incident Report Template
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PPE Checklist
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Emergency Plan
Key Regulations Simplified
Understand the most important areas of compliance:
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General Safety: PPE, signage, machinery guarding
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First Aid & Fire Safety: Basic emergency readiness
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Construction Safety: Scaffolding, fall protection
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Hazardous Substances: Safe handling & labeling
How We Help
Uni-Excellens offers:
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On-site safety file setup
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OHS audits & consulting
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Legal register development
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OHS training across all levels
Need Help?
Download free tools or speak to our compliance team.
Email us at info@uni-excellens.com to get started.
Testimonials
Do you know how to use a fire extinguisher?
Have you wondered how to inspect a fire extinguisher? It is of utmost importance that you and your colleagues know how to use a fire extinguisher if a fire breaks out in your building. Watch the following video, where all your questions will be answered.
Have you wondered how to inspect a fire extinguisher? It is of utmost importance that you and your colleagues know how to use a fire extinguisher if a fire breaks out in your building. Watch the following video, where all your questions will be answered.
Have you wondered how to inspect a fire extinguisher? It is of utmost importance that you and your colleagues know how to use a fire extinguisher if a fire breaks out in your building. Watch the following video, where all your questions will be answered.
10 First Aid Mistakes Explained By a Professional
"Do you know how to administer first aid? Almost all of us remember some basic things about the rules of providing first aid. But is our knowledge correct, or is what we know too fragmented to be useful? Knowing basic first aid methods is very important, but it’s crucial to perform them correctly so as not to compromise the life you’re trying to save." - Bright Side.
..."Do you know how to administer first aid? Almost all of us remember some basic things about the rules of providing first aid. But is our knowledge correct, or is what we know too fragmented to be useful? Knowing basic first aid methods is very important, but it’s crucial to perform them correctly so as not to compromise the life you’re trying to save." - Bright Side.
"Do you know how to administer first aid? Almost all of us remember some basic things about the rules of providing first aid. But is our knowledge correct, or is what we know too fragmented to be useful? Knowing basic first aid methods is very important, but it’s crucial to perform them correctly so as not to compromise the life you’re trying to save." - Bright Side.
This is why you need a competent OHS Manager :
Having a competent OHS Manager could save your life.
Having a competent OHS Manager could save your life.
Having a competent OHS Manager could save your life.