Health & Safety An Overview Eng Marerwa

National Social Security Authority

Mission:
To provide care and protection for all Zimbabweans through the provision of
social security benefits, occupational safety and health services using state of
the art technology anchored by an inspired workforce, and contribute to
national development.

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The Zimbabwean Context
NSSA OSH subdivided into
Factories Inspectorate
Occupational Health Services
Research & Development
OSH Promotions & Training

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Factories Inspectorate
Covers construction sites
Accident investigation
Breaches in H & S
Physical investigations
Power to prosecute

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Specific Factories & Works
Inspectorate duties

Established in terms of the Factories and Works Act Chapter 14:08

Major roles:
-Register and control factories
-Approve factory works development plans
-Inspect machinery and equipment including boilers
-Ensure industrial hygiene to prevent occupational diseases.
-Inspection workplaces for hazards and opportunities for improvement.

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OHS Promotions & Training
Division Mandated to:

Run Workshops & Training Courses

Raise Awareness

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Some statistics

71 Occupational Deaths in Zimbabwe in 2011

84 Occupational Deaths in Zimbabwe in 2010
3744 Injuries in 2011
15 Deaths in hoist failure 2001
427 deaths Hwange Colliery 1972

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Some statistics - UK

171 Occupational Deaths in 2011

Population approx 60m