It is vital that the entire construction industry be allowed to return to work as soon as possible. If this does not happen, the Western Cape stands to lose over 110 000 jobs and R14.9bn in wages this year. This is according to a recent submission to Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma from Minister David Maynier, in […]
The Construction Industry Rapid Response Task Team (CC19RRTT) has been consulting with various government departments over the last few days to get re-activate all construction sites under Level 3. The MBA has been consulted and have given further input on behalf of our member companies. The latest consultation was specifically regarding the transporting of workers […]
Government continues to consult with Business and Civil Society on the move to Level 3 of the Nationwide Lockdown. We are convinced that some areas must also move to Level 2 urgently but that, either way, all active construction work should fall under level 4. To this end the MBA has made further representations to Government and […]
Dear Members As your association we want to prepare you in advance and ensure that you are ready to return to work once the announcement is made for Lockdown to operate on Level 3. We would like you to be able to start immediately without experiencing the rush and delays that can come with the […]
Workplace Preparedness Are you prepared to return to site? Have you got all your safety documentation required by law? Please note that in terms of the Department of Employment and Labour’s (DEL) Directive Health & Safety Directive published on the 28 April 2020 and the Disaster Management Regulations released on the 29 April 2020 Employers […]
Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) have put together a number of workplace readiness tools to help businesses that are reopening to put in place the necessary occupational health and safety provisions to enable a safe Return2Work. The following documents has reference: Workplace readiness practice note – provides minimum practice guidelines for all employers to resume operations safely […]
The MBA North have been identified as one of the key stakeholders within the Construction Sector with respect to health and safety. The Chief Inspector of Occupational Health and Safety is in the process of promulgating Sector Guidelines in accordance with the Covid-19 Occupational Health and Safety Measures in Workplaces Directive (C19 OHS) Clause 45. […]
Below is the official communication from government that binds all sectors. Some businesses are operating or planning to operate outside of what government has gazetted at their own risk. The below clearly outlines which sectors from Construction are operating at which level and as members you are urged to abide by them until you are […]