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OHS Compliance
14 min read02 Jul 2026

The South African OHS Act: Core Duties and Legal Liabilities for Employers

A comprehensive legal breakdown of Section 8 and Section 16 employer obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993), unpacking the reasonably practicable test, inspector powers, and corporate defense strategies.

#OHS Act#Legal Liability#Section 16
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