WHEREAS the Employer is legally obligated to ensure a workplace that is safe and without risk to health; WHEREAS the Employer cannot personally perform all required duties; WHEREAS the Appointee has demonstrated competence as defined by [Regulation/Standard, e.g., OHS Regulation 5.1];
☐ The [e.g., Main Assembly Warehouse, Building B] ☐ Specific Process: [e.g., Lockout/Tagout for Hydraulic Press #4] ☐ Specific Shift: [e.g., Night Shift, 22:00 – 06:00]
[Full Name] Current Job Title: [e.g., Shift Supervisor] Employee ID: ________
____________________ Appointment Number: OHS/16.1/202X/___ ohs act 16.1 appointment letter template
Signature: ____________________ Name: ____________________ Date: ____________________
In terms of Section 16.1 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act [Insert Applicable Act & Year, e.g., Act 85 of 1993]
The Most Dangerous Letter in Your Business: Drafting the OHS Act Section 16.1 Appointment Letter WHEREAS the Employer is legally obligated to ensure
If your “appointment letter” is a three-line email saying, “You’re the safety guy, go fix it,” you haven’t appointed a representative. You’ve created a scapegoat. And when an incident occurs, the prosecutor will ask one question: What exactly were they appointed to do?
Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. OHS Acts vary by country and state (e.g., South Africa’s OHSA, Canada’s COHS, UK’s HSWA). You must consult a qualified OHS attorney to adapt this template to your specific jurisdiction and industry.
[Company Legal Name] (hereinafter “the Employer”) Represented by: [Name & Title, e.g., CEO] Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes and
NOW THEREFORE, the Employer hereby appoints the Appointee to act as the designated representative for the following specific functions.
Why a vague appointment letter can land you in criminal court—and how to draft one that builds a fortress of compliance. Introduction: The Pen is Mightier Than the Prosecution In occupational health and safety (OHS) law, paper is not bureaucracy. Paper is liability.