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Nigerian Oil Companies Flout Safety Rules
November 13th, 2008
Nigeria. Minister of State for Energy (Petroleum), Mr Odein Ajumogobia, accused oil companies of engaging in acts that destroy the environment and pose health risks to their employees.
Inspectors Should Be Paid More - Minister
November 12th, 2008
South Africa. Labour Minister Membathisi Mdladlana on Tuesday said departmental inspectors should be paid better in line with their duties of ensuring adherence to labour laws in various sectors.
Summit To Address Construction Safety
November 6th, 2008
South Africa. The Department of Labour will on Tuesday 11 November 2008 host a high level Construction Safety summit following the recent spate of accidents in the workplace that have claimed lives and left many people injured.
Mining Health and Safety Needs New Approach
November 5th, 2008
South Africa. Minerals and Energy Minister Buyelwa Sonjica on Tuesday challenged mining bosses to “walk the talk” in transforming the Occupational Health and Safety culture in the sector.
