22. On the positive test case data report, where foreign nationals are employed, should Passport Number be used instead of SA National ID?
Yes.
21. If the CSV templates are different from our business excel spreadsheets, can we still submit our business spreadsheets?
No. Your spreadsheets must match our templates.
20. How do we figure out which Job titles fall under the 8 job categories in the registration page?
Please see the full list of job classifications by clicking [...]
19. Where can we find the templates for reporting data?
https://www.nioh.ac.za/covid-19/occupational-health-surveillance-system-ohss-business-portal/
18. Do we submit data collected from March 2020?
No only data collected from the 1st of October 2020 [...]
17. Should contractors be included as “employees” for the purposes of reporting?
Yes. Permanent employees and contractors at the same worksite must [...]
16. On the templates, do we add data on the same spreadsheet or each submission would require a new spreadsheet?
You can do either. We will be able to pick [...]
15. If there are no employees with symptoms or positive COVID-19 cases- do we still submit information.
No. You will only submit when there are symptomatic employees [...]
14. Is the submission of employee data in line with POPI Act, will we be protected if an employee decides to sue for sharing his data?
Yes, data is in line with the POPI Act. We [...]
13. Could you please identify the implication of POPI on the business when they submit personal information?
Please see Prof Jeebhay’s presentation on this topic. https://www.nioh.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Prof-M-Jeebhay.-Legal-aspects-of-the-COVID-19-OHSS-for-SA-workplacesF.pdf