OHS activities in an integrated Department of Labour

Several blitzes have been conducted on both the national and provincial directives in addition to normal inspections, however no comprehensive feedback was provided to the inspectorate with regard to the enhancement of their skills for service delivery improvement and protection of employees through improved compliance. An assessment of the inspectors' inspection checklists revealed that the inspections were being reduced to just a yes or no tick exercise, with no recommendation on appropriate action to be taken by the employer. This book, therefore provides an insight into the manner in which inspectors are conducting their work, and how they need management support in capacity building in ensuring improved workplace compliance. The analysis of the inspectors' work and recommendations provided should be useful to the management of the Department of Labour in supporting the inspectors and improving the quality of work conducted.