The Compensation Commissioner has issued a notice in terms of section 6A(b) of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act No. 130 of 1993, as amended, to inform beneficiaries of the Compensation Fund of the requirements for banking details in the payment of claims and claims related expenses.

As part of the Compensation Fund's effort to strengthen systems of internal control, the Fund will implement the Account Verification System (AVS) with effect from the date of publication of this Notice.

The report, themed “A new beginning – launch of the South African state of OHS”, was on Friday launched by Employment and Labour Deputy Minister Boitumelo Moloi during a webinar. It was jointly commissioned by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Department to focus on the profile of OHS in workplaces.

The Minister of Employment and Labour has, under section 43 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993), and after consultation with the Advisory Council for Occupational Health and Safety, made the regulations in the Schedule.

The Minister of Labour has given notice of her intention, in terms of section 43 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 (Act No 85 of 1993), to make the regulations in the schedule.