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OHS2602 ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2024
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- OHS2602 (OHS2602)
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- University Of South Africa (Unisa)
OHS2602 ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2024
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SEMESTER 1Occupational Health
and Safety Law
OHS2602
Assignment 01 S1
2024
OHS2602
ASSIGNMENT 1 2024 S1
, Occupational Health and Safety Law IIA
OHS2602
Assignment 01
1. Siyanqoba (Pty) Ltd and Vuka-uzenzele Workers Union entered
into an agreement
with one of the provisos that the provisions of the OHSA are not
applicable between
them. Provide comprehensive legal advice on the effect of this
agreement on the application of OHSA at Siyanqoba (Pty) Ltd. (10)
The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) is a comprehensive
piece of legislation in South Africa that is intended to protect the health
and safety of workers in the workplace. It sets out the rights and
responsibilities of both employers and employees regarding health and
safety standards, inspections, and enforcement.
In this case, the agreement between Siyanqoba (Pty) Ltd and Vuka-
uzenzele Workers Union to exclude the provisions of the OHSA raises
potential legal issues. While parties generally have the freedom to
contract as they wish, there are limits to this freedom, especially when it
comes to matters of public policy and the health and safety of workers.
Firstly, it is essential to note that the OHSA is a piece of legislation
designed to protect the health and safety of all workers, and its provisions
cannot simply be set aside through a private agreement. The agreement
to exclude the OHSA provisions may be considered as void and
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