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OHS2602 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2024
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- OHS2602 (OHS2602)
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- University Of South Africa (Unisa)
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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)
(a) The purpose of Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, in particular the
Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993. (5)
The Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (OHSA) in South Africa was established
to provide a framework for ensuring the safety, health, and welfare of people at work.
The primary purposes of the OHSA are:
1. Protection of Workers: To ensure that employers provide safe and healthy
working conditions, reducing the risk of work-related injuries and illnesses.
2. Prevention of Hazards: To identify potential hazards in the workplace and
implement measures to control or eliminate them, thereby preventing accidents
and health issues.
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