The unique safety specifications of any build are heavily dependent on the industry, purpose and location of the projects concerned. Our team of occupational health and safety specialists advise clients in the construction sector as well as those procuring construction services on the full spectrum of issues and risk considerations related to health and safety regulatory standards across various sectors that impact the design and build of construction projects.
We offer expert guidance in regulatory compliance, legal management and risk mitigation for health and safety standards.
Excavation, working at heights, demolition, high voltage exposure or explosive use are inherent aspects of construction, the risk of workplace accidents leading to injury or fatalities needs to be managed carefully through appropriate risk assessments and health and safety appointments. In the event of a workplace accident resulting in injury or a fatality, we provide legal advice and assistance with every aspect of the statutory processes which stem from such an unfortunate event.
Our offering includes:
- advising on general regulatory compliance and risk in all aspects of occupational health and safety law;
- providing implementation advice related to occupational health and safety compliance strategies and/or risks;
- advising and providing training on occupational health and safety compliance, including conducting compliance audits and due diligence investigations;
- advising on, and drafting, occupational health and safety policies, procedures and standards;
- advising on, and drafting, occupational health and safety documents including statutory letters of appointment in terms of the Construction Regulations, contractor management packs and agreements and legal risk registers;
- assisting in obtaining construction work permits from the Department of Labor (DOL);
- advising on compliance with the Construction Regulations including baseline risk assessments, site health and safety specifications, health and safety plans, audits, incident reporting, and other critical aspects;
- providing advice and representation in relation to administrative and enforcement action taken by regulators, including work stoppage instructions and contravention notices following a workplace accident;
- assisting in managing workplace accidents – including reporting obligations, investigations and inquiries related to workplace injuries and/or fatalities;
and - assisting in defending criminal prosecutions and/or administrative fines following allegations of a failure to comply with occupational health and safety laws.
