Compliance 120366 Q6

You reported an incident to the Department of Labour and an inspector has notified you of the date she intends to visit you to determine the circumstances around the incident. Select her applicable right(s) from the list below

You reported an incident to the department of labour and an inspector has notified you of the date she intends to visit you to determine the circumstances around the incident. She may require a person who has full knowledge of the hazards associated with the activities of the workplace to accompany her.

You have to report any incident, referred to in Section 24 of the Act and which occurred at your workplace, within seven days to the provincial director in the form WCL1 or WCL2. Select the correct option from the list below

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immediately / seven days

Select the correct form(s) of incident reporting from the list below

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provincial director / WCL1 or 2 / Annexure 1

An incident can be investigated by:

1. A person designated (appointed in writing) by the employer.
2. A health and safety representative.
3. A temporary employee.
4. A member of the health and safety committee.

An incident must be investigated:

1. Within seven days of the occurrence of the incident.
2. Within seven days of the occurrence of the incident if a contracted person was involved.
3. When a person has died, suffered loss of a limb, become unconscious, or is likely to die.
4. Within the contracted period of a contracted person in the occurrence of the incident involving a contracted person.

An incident investigation must be finalised:

The final report must be examined by:

1. The health and safety committee.
2. The employer.
3. The Department of Labour.
4. The board of directors.

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A Health and Safety Committee does not require a suitable meeting place.

The keeping of the minutes (record) of the meetings held for a period of at least 3 years

You must reach an agreement with the Health and Safety representative on how he/she will perform their duties

The manner in which vacancies will be filled with regard to Health and Safety Representatives does not have to be agreed upon with your workforce

A Health and Safety Representative can neither be forced nor stopped to perform their duties