THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (OH&S) INSPECTORATE IN SOUTH AFRICAN CONSTRUCTION
The salient findings of the study are presented and elucidate that the DoL OH&S Inspectorate is not effective in terms ofOH&S relative to the construction industry in South Africa.
Abstract
Irrespective of all the efforts made by the Department of Labour (DoL) and other relevant stakeholders to improve construction occupational health and safety (OHS a reduction in the cost of workers’ compensation insurance; alleviation of fatalities, injuries, pain and suffering, and a reduction in the indirect CoA to society and the national health care system. The salient findings of the study are presented and elucidate that the DoL OH&S Inspectorate is not effective in terms of OH&S relative to the construction industry in South Africa. Conclusions and recommendations included reinforce the need for a reviewed OH&S Inspectorate model framework. The findings of the study with recommendations are included.