Assignment

As an employer of a large explosives manufacturing company in South Africa,
Lebohang is responsible for the health and safety of employees working for him. At the beginning of January 2021, seven new young employees were appointed to his company.

During the induction period of these new employees, before they commence with work, important issues needed to be discussed. One of these issues is Health and Safety at the company. Lebohang arranged a meeting with the seven new young employees to discuss with them the Health and Safety at the company.

As a safety and health legal officer, you are required to write an assignment
addressing the issues below.

1.1 From your own perspective explain to the seven new employees the term
Health and Safety and the importance thereof in Lebohang's company.

1.2 "SADC is a resource-rich region which means explosives will continue to be
used in mines". Do you agree or disagree with the statement? You must motivate your answer.

1.3 Accidents involving explosives (whether in the workplace, roads, or storage
facilities) are expensive to employers, employees, and in certain scenarios to the community. Discuss some of these costs incurred by the employers, employees as well as the community as a result of a workplace accident.

1.4 The manufacturing, transportation, storage, and use of explosives are
regulated by three different acts and their accompanying regulations in South Africa.

Discuss the interrelationship between the three acts and the responsible party who should enforce the acts.

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