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OHS2602 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2024
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- OHS2602 (OHS2602)
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- University Of South Africa
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OHS2602Assignment 2
Semester 2 2024
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, OHS2602 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2024
The former General Secretary of the United Nations once remarked:
“Safety and health of workers is a part and parcel of human security; Safe
Work is not only sound economic policy; it is a basic human right.” With
reference to the above statement. Discuss the following aspects raised
below
(a) The purpose of Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, in particular
the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993. (5)
(b) The scope of coverage of the OHSA. (5)
(c) The purpose of the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996. (5)
(d) The scope of coverage of the MHSA. (5)
To discuss the aspects raised in the statement regarding Occupational
Health and Safety (OHS), we'll look at each point individually:
(a) The Purpose of Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, in
particular the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993
The Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (OHSA), was enacted to
ensure the health and safety of workers in the workplace. The primary
purposes of this legislation include:
1. Protecting Workers: Ensuring that workers are not exposed to
hazards that can cause injury or illness.
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