Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993)

Regulations

Physical Agents Regulations, 2024

5. Duties of designers, manufacturers, importers and suppliers

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(1) Any designer, manufacturer, importer or supplier must—

 

(a) as far as reasonably practicable, ensure that the applicable health and safety standards incorporated in these Regulations are incorporated within the design and manufacture;

 

(b) as far as is reasonably practicable, ensure that plant or machinery are designed and manufactured to minimise the risk of exposure to a physical agent when properly used;

 

(c) as far as is reasonably practicable, supply plant or machinery that can be transported, received, stored and handled in a manner that minimises the risk of exposure to a physical agent;

 

(d) as far as is reasonably practicable, install plant or machinery in a manner that minimises the risk of exposure to a physical agent when properly used;

 

(e) provide information, instruction and training as deemed necessary to minimise the risk of exposure to a physical agent during the use of plant or machinery; and

 

(f) provide information to potential users on the appropriate maintenance of plant or machinery to ensure safe operation and use.