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Occupational Health Surveillance System (OHSS).

HomeOccupational Health Surveillance System (OHSS)

Occupational Health Surveillance System (OHSS).

6. What are the requirements for NPO, organisations, persons working voluntary inside and outside the registered place of business, engaging with other members/clients?

Any person working at the business site will have to [...]

James Mabaso2020-10-28T16:53:10+02:00Oct 28th, 2020|

5. Do we report positive cases to the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL)?

All positive cases should be reported to the NIOH. Records [...]

James Mabaso2020-10-28T16:53:02+02:00Oct 28th, 2020|

4. For how long will this reporting requirement last for?

It will be enforced as long as the Disaster Management [...]

James Mabaso2020-10-28T16:52:35+02:00Oct 28th, 2020|

3. Should employees who work from home but test positive- does this still have to be reported on the system?

Yes.

James Mabaso2020-10-28T16:52:24+02:00Oct 28th, 2020|

2. Does this system apply to employees that work from home?

Only employees that are coming into the workplace should be [...]

James Mabaso2020-10-28T16:52:14+02:00Oct 28th, 2020|

1. On which portal does the company need to register to submit the required data?

https://ohss.nioh.ac.za/

James Mabaso2020-10-28T16:51:42+02:00Oct 28th, 2020|