Health and Safety Compliance in the Trade and Commerce Industry

Achieving Excellence in Health and Safety Compliance in South Africa's Trade and Commerce Industry

The Trade and Commerce Industry in South Africa is a vast and dynamic sector encompassing retail food, clothing, medicine, hardware, electrical goods, computer stores, scrap metal, and more. This industry is a powerhouse of economic activity, but it also presents unique health and safety challenges that must be addressed to protect employees and ensure smooth operations.

The High-Stress Environment of Trade and Commerce

Many aspects of trade and commerce involve high-stress job environments where millions of rands can be lost or gained in minutes. Employees need to identify their stress triggers and learn how to manage them effectively. This necessitates health and safety training with a particular focus on mental strength, focus, and resilience, in addition to the standard protocols.

Administrative and Operational Health and Safety Considerations

The trade and commerce industry also involves numerous administrative tasks that come with their own health and safety considerations. These tasks are usually office-based and include packing and unpacking goods, implementing evacuation procedures, ensuring proper signage, conducting health and safety training, and providing basic first aid.

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The Risks of Travel in Trade and Commerce

Travel is a significant component of the trade and commerce industry, posing risks related to transport dangers and sleep deprivation. Employees should be given sufficient rest periods after long travels before engaging in business meetings and transactions. International travel also brings the risk of communicable diseases, making it essential for employees to have up-to-date vaccinations and preventative medications.

MAKROSAFE: Your Partner in Health and Safety Compliance

MAKROSAFE offers comprehensive solutions to ensure your company reaches and maintains Occupational Health and Safety Compliance. Here’s how we can help:

Health and Safety Compliance Audit

In South African workplaces, verifying that your business complies with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Regulations, Standards, and By-laws is crucial. A Health and Safety Compliance Audit should be conducted annually. Our compliance audit will help you establish where you legally stand regarding your workplace health and safety compliance. A Health and Safety Compliance Certificate will be issued once all criteria have been met, valid for 12 months.

Health and Safety Risk Assessment

One of the most critical aspects of the Occupational Health & Safety Act 85 of 1993 is the Health and Safety Risk Assessment. No company can be compliant with the OHS Act if this is not conducted and monitored regularly. Our Health and Safety Risk Assessment Package helps you identify, manage, and control risks and hazards in your workplace to ensure your employees are safe.

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Ensuring Health and Safety in the Workplace

Ensuring health and safety in the workplace is a never-ending challenge that requires a thorough understanding of all relevant legislation and the involvement of specialists. Our Health and Safety Consulting Services ensure that fundamental health and safety procedures and strategies are implemented to maintain compliance.

Health and Safety Inspections in the Workplace

To help prevent incidents, accidents, injuries, illnesses, and fatalities, workplace inspections are mandatory. Inspections help identify and record hazards for corrective action through a critical examination of the workplace. Health and Safety committees should plan, conduct, report, and monitor inspections regularly to ensure that your OHS plan is effective and that no uncontrolled hazards and risks are present. Sign up for our Health and Safety Inspection Package to gain the support of seasoned Health and Safety Practitioners and save time on-site.

Injury on Duty and COID Support Package

The Injury on Duty and COID Support Package assists you with administrative engagements with authorities, handled by dedicated administrators. The administration of incidents and accidents at work, as well as the required communication and engagement with relevant authorities, is a time-consuming process that demands in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Maintaining Health and Safety in the Workplace

Maintaining health and safety in the workplace is crucial and involves many administrative processes and a dedicated team of professionals. It requires the ability to make impartial observations based on the required knowledge and experience about possible solutions and control measures to be implemented and maintained. To ensure that your workplace is risk and hazard-free and monitored by trained Health and Safety professionals, sign up for one of our Health and Safety Consulting Services.

Additional Health and Safety Services

We offer a variety of additional services to ensure that a safe and healthy working environment is easy to maintain and monitor. Our additional services include:

• Managing and capturing of IODs
• Health and Safety Courses
• Arranging and Conducting Medicals
• Load Testing
• Sundry Services such as refilling and providing first aid boxes and servicing fire equipment
• Compiling Site Files
• Developing Evacuation Plans

By partnering with MAKROSAFE, you can ensure that your trade and commerce business not only complies with health and safety regulations but also fosters a culture of safety and well-being among your employees. Contact us today to learn more about how we can support your health and safety needs.

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MAKROSAFE, as an authorised dealership of SafetyWallet, provides comprehensive assistance to businesses, helping them to conduct thorough risk assessments, develop tailored safety training programs, and maintain compliance with health and safety regulations. By prioritising safety and partnering with MAKROSAFE, businesses can create a safer working environment, protect their employees, and ensure long-term success. Investing in health and safety is not just a legal obligation but a strategic decision that benefits both workers and the business as a whole. Contact MAKROSAFE today and take a proactive step towards a safer workplace for your organisation.

Partnering with MAKROSAFE empowers you to conduct effective health and safety compliance audits and build a robust safety culture within your business. Schedule your complimentary consultation today to discuss your specific needs and discover how we can help you achieve operational excellence while prioritising the well-being of your workforce. Partnering with OHS Online and the Triple P HSMS, MAKROSAFE offers a comprehensive suite of services to assist employers in creating a safe and compliant work environment for any industry.

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