As we celebrate woman’s day on the 9th of August we look at woman in the workplace and the occupational health and safety facts for woman. FACTS: •Around the globe it is much harder for a woman to find a job than for a man •The rate of unemployment amongst woman was 7.5 percentage points […]
CAN I TEST MY EMPLOYEES FOR DRUGS?
FACTS: •Substance abuse in the workplace while on duty or even before coming to work are common and are increasing. •Employers have to consider the individual and the legal framework as well as to create a safe environment and maintain productivity. •The National Drug Master plan of 2006-2011 identifies the following groups are more at […]
Agriculture- one of the TOP 3 most hazardous occupations
FACTS Half of the world’s laborers are employed in agriculture. Labour rights are difficult to obtain due to geographical and social isolation. Agriculture is one of the top 3 most hazardous occupations. Poor Occupational health and safety problems led globally to 250 million accidents, 335 000 fatalities and 60 150 million occupational diseases in one […]
