Medical Certificate of Fitness in South Africa for Employers
A medical certificate of fitness shows whether an employee is medically suited to perform a specific job safely. For South African employers, this can be an important part of placing employees in high-risk or safety-critical roles. The assessment should relate to the work the employee will perform. A truck driver, construction worker, machine operator and […]
How a Medical Surveillance Programme Works in South Africa
A medical surveillance programme helps employers monitor employee health over time when work involves specific health risks. In South Africa, it should be built around the hazards employees face, the work they perform and the workplace risk assessment. The process often follows this path: Risk Assessment → Baseline or Pre-employment Assessment → Periodic Monitoring → […]