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In a move to reduce the risk of industrial accidents, it is now compulsory in a number of sectors for new employees to hold a safety certificate. In the construction and temporary employment sector for example, workers must hold an SCC (SHE Checklist for Contractors) certificate. The training needed to obtain such a certificate does not form an integral part of regular vocational education. Moreov ...

Toolbox meetings or toolbox talks are well established in the construction sector. They are short, to-the-point, interactive meetings on the workplace, guided by the foreman. They are meant to encourage team members to talk and think about their safety and health at work.The route to improved occupational safety and health (OSH) on construction sites is concentrated at frontline management level ( ...