The Minister of Employment and Labour, has given notice in terms of Rule 276(1)(b) of the Rules of the National Assembly of his intention to introduce the Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Bill, 2020 in the National Assembly.
The Bill seeks to amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993, to effect certain technical corrections, to make further provision in respect of the health and safety of persons at work and for the health and safety of persons in connection with the use of plant and machinery; to further regulate the protection of persons other than persons at work against hazards to health and safety arising out of or in connection with the activities of persons at work; to further regulate the composition of an advisory council for occupational health and safety; and to provide for matters connected therewith.