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  Accidents can happen in any workplace, and this includes domestic settings where you employ someone to help with household chores. When your domestic employee sustains an injury like a broken leg while working in your home, it's crucial to understand the legal obligations and protections provided by South African legislation. In this article, we will explore what happens when a domestic employee breaks a leg/ gets injured at work based on the country's labor laws. Compensation for Workplace Injuries In South Africa, all employers, including those who hire domestic workers, are required to register with the Compensation Fund, which is administered by the Department of Employment and Labour. This fund provides compensation to employees who suffer work-related injuries or diseases. If your domestic employee breaks a leg while working for you, they are eligible for compensation under the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act ( COIDA ), or the employer is respons...

  1.         Scope This SWP procedure is applicable to all employees carrying out working at heights or where the risk of falling into, or falling objects exists. These include but not limited to: a)      Working on Towers – Lattice and monopole towers b)      Working on rooftops, falling over/ into c)       Working on Scaffolding. d)      MEWP e)      Ladders   2.         Pre – Operation 1)      Ensure the Fall Protection Plan is in place and that it has been communicated with everyone on site/ who may be exposed to the risk of falling from a higher level and those who maybe exposed to a risk of falling objects. 2)      A competent Site Risk assessor must complete and Communicate the Daily Pre-Task Risk Assessment/ DSTI with everyone on site i...