The department’s Inspection and Enforcement Service unit conducted inspections in 2789 workplaces throughout the country between April 30 and May 8.
Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi had ordered all employers to screen workers for symptoms of Covid-19 when they reported for work, or risk being found to be in contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Thejane said: “Of these inspections, 411 were conducted at government and or state-owned enterprises where the rate of compliance was at 50%.” “We are shocked that so many organisations are still struggling to comply with the act. It should be every organisation’s habit,” said Moiloa.
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