The Department of Employment and Labour Inspectorate Limpopo prohibited the use of South African Post Office Lobby area in Modimolle last Thursday due to the hazardous conditions at the area that pose danger and health hazards to the employees and the public
This follows a plan by inspectors to conduct proactive inspection at the area. Both administrative and a walk-through inspection were conducted at this workplace, the whole area of the Lobby was prohibited as it was found not to be compliant with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS).
The Lobby area was prohibited based on the following findings:
Subsequent to the prohibition notice issued, the SA post office was also issued with a contravention notice
Note: Unwanted materials kept in male toilet facilities;
Note: there are no doors in male toilet and broken door handle in female toilet;
Acting Provincial Chief Inspector Reckson Tshitshivheli said, "we have a duty to protect the health and safety of employees and other people who may be affected by the activities of the workplace. The department has to be proactive and not reactive in our approach to prevent fatal/non-fatal incidents.
"Our OHS Inspectors will continue to close/prohibit buildings that pose immediate danger to workers. Employers are urged to make sure that their buildings are well maintained," he said.
The prohibited sections of the post office will remain closed until the employer corrects the noncompliance as identified by the OHS Inspector.
For media enquiries contact:
Lerato Mashamba
Provincial Communication Officer
Lerato.mashamba@labour.gov.za
082 908 1833
Or
Carol Mthethwa
Specialist OHS
Carol.mthethwa@labour.gov.za
071 684 9584
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Issued by: Department of Employment and Labour
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