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Workplace Safety South Africa

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Unearthing the unseen: Underground sit-ins epidemic in South African mining

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Mining has long been the backbone of South Africa’s economy. Alongside agriculture, it is the biggest sector of the economy, employing almost half a million people. But beneath its surface lies a growing crisis – the surge in...more

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Health and safety training: not just a tick box exercise

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Every employer in South Africa has the legal obligation to provide and maintain a safe working environment, as far as is reasonably practicable, which is without risk to the health of employees. This legal duty includes,...more

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South Africa: Q&A - Employer COVID-19 Vaccination Policies

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We asked our member firms around the globe to provide some insight on employer and employee rights when it comes to requiring the COVID-19 vaccine to return to work. ...more

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COVID-19 SA – AMCU Judgment and the effect on all mines

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On 1 May 2020, the Labour Court handed down a highly anticipated order in the application instituted by the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) against the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy...more

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FDA Issues Updated Guidance on Clinical Trial Conduct during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Earlier this month the FDA issued guidance listing general factors for study sponsors to take into consideration to assure the safety of clinical trial participants, maintain a good clinical practice, and minimize risks to...more

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Health and safety in the workplace

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The judgment of the Constitutional Court in the matter between Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development et al case CCT 108/17 ("the Cannabis Judgment"), which decriminalised the cultivation, possession and use of...more

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The right to a healthy and safe environment

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Health, safety, and security are key concerns for all stakeholders operating in the energy and natural resources sector, and these concerns are increasingly leading to investor and boardroom decision-making against...more

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Can modern technology improve health and safety and save lives?

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The mining and construction sectors have, historically, been highly labour-intensive, with both these sectors being large-scale employers. Both sectors also consist of a diverse range of employers from small-scale operations...more

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