This free, professionally designed guide simplifies the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act into plain language using colour coding, practical explanations, and logical grouping of related topics. It helps employers, employees, safety representatives, supervisors, learners, and trainers quickly understand the purpose of each section and their legal responsibilities. Ideal as a workplace reference or training aid. Download, print, and share free of charge.
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Understanding the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act shouldn’t require a law degree.
This professionally designed 40-page reference guide simplifies the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 into clear, easy-to-understand language, making it ideal for employers, employees, safety representatives, supervisors, facilitators, trainers, and anyone responsible for workplace health and safety. The booklet is intended as a learning aid and clearly notes that it is not a replacement for the Act itself.
Unlike simply reading the legislation, this guide groups related sections together, colour codes key topics, explains difficult legal terminology, and highlights the duties and responsibilities of employers, employees, health and safety representatives, committees, inspectors, and other stakeholders. It also includes a glossary, emergency numbers, legislative context, and practical explanations to make the Act far easier to navigate and understand.
✅ Health and Safety Representatives (Safety Reps)
✅ OHS Coordinators and Supervisors
✅ Employers and Managers
✅ OHS Trainers and Facilitators
✅ Learners studying Occupational Health and Safety
✅ Anyone wanting a practical guide to the OHS Act
We believe good health and safety information should be accessible to everyone.
Download this guide completely free of charge, print as many copies as you need for training or workplace reference, and share it with colleagues to help promote safer workplaces throughout South Africa.
