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Employers must still adhere to SARS-COV-2 Code of Practice



The Department of Employment and Labour has published a correction to the 24th of June 2022 Government Gazette referring to Hazardous Biological Agents promulgated in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.


Readers are reminded that the Covid-19 virus and all its variants are regarded as ‘Hazardous Biological Agents’ and that it is the duty of employers, employees, workers and self-employed individuals to adhere to all regulations stipulated in the Code of Practice: Managing Exposure to SARS-COV-2 in the Workplace.


For ease of reference, the EOHCB (Employer’s Organisation of Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Beauty) has published the updated Code of Practice on its website – click here


The Code of Practice requires the following in the workplace:

  • A Risk Assessment

  • A Covid-19 Compliance Officer

  • A Screening Questionnaire

  • An Inspection List

  • A Vulnerable Employee Disclosure Form

  • A Vaccination Status Questionnaire

  • A Vaccination Policy (Voluntary/Mandatory/Combination)

  • A Vaccination Objection Form

  • Worker Awareness Collateral

  • Remote Work Protocols If Applicable


To read the full Government Correction Notice on the EOHCB website click on https://www.eohcb.co.za/ and go to ‘Resources’.

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