Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993)RegulationsPhysical Agents Regulations, 20245. Duties of designers, manufacturers, importers and suppliers |
| (1) | Any designer, manufacturer, importer or supplier must— |
| (a) | as far as reasonably practicable, ensure that the applicable health and safety standards incorporated in these Regulations are incorporated within the design and manufacture; |
| (b) | as far as is reasonably practicable, ensure that plant or machinery are designed and manufactured to minimise the risk of exposure to a physical agent when properly used; |
| (c) | as far as is reasonably practicable, supply plant or machinery that can be transported, received, stored and handled in a manner that minimises the risk of exposure to a physical agent; |
| (d) | as far as is reasonably practicable, install plant or machinery in a manner that minimises the risk of exposure to a physical agent when properly used; |
| (e) | provide information, instruction and training as deemed necessary to minimise the risk of exposure to a physical agent during the use of plant or machinery; and |
| (f) | provide information to potential users on the appropriate maintenance of plant or machinery to ensure safe operation and use. |