Key Recommendations of the Process Optimizing Consultancies
The project has highlighted the need for the review of the national inspectorate approach with regard to the proactive approach;
There is a need for the inspectors to provide technical guidance on compliance with legal provisions through promoting implementation of the remedial action plans based on a proactive thrust;
Business have clearly acknowledged the need to be given technical guidance on the improvement of working conditions through comprehensive structures sustained interventions that are based on proactive occupational safety and health programmes;
The inspectorate needs to adopt an attitude of providing the essential technical advice, assistance and auditing to ensure that enterprises develop and implement long term sustained intervention proactive operational programmes in the world of work;
The Department of Labour needs training on the ILO Conventions and Technical Guidelines on occupational safety and health;
There is a need to review the overall OSH inspectorate approach to OSH to ensure that the proactive approach is implemented and promoted to realize the principles of social dialogue.
