$1\mathrm{.}4.$ Legal Framework:

The directives from which this policy is derived are:

i$.$ Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, $1996($Act No$.108$ of $1996)$

ii$.$ Occupational Health and Safety Act $85$ of $1993,$ as amended and regulated

issues in terms of section $43$ of the Act

iii. Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act $130$ of $1993,$ as

amended

iv$.$ Basic Conditions for Employment Act $75$ of $1997,$ as amended

v$.$ Labour Relations Act $66$ of $1995,$ as amended

vi$.$ Employment Equity Act $55$ of $1998,$ as amended

vii. Disaster Management Act $57$ of $2000$ as amended

viii. Public Service Act $1030$f $1994$ as amended

ix$.$ Fire brigade Act $99$ of $1997$ as amended

x$.$ Hazardous Substance Act $15$ of $1973$ as amended

xi$.$ General Administration Regulations $2003$

xii. PSCBC Resolution $2$ of $1999,$ as amended

xiii. National Water Act $36$ of $1998$

xiv. National Building Regulation act $103$ of $1977$

xv$.$ National Environmental Management Act $107$ of $1998$

xvi. Environmental Conversation act $73$ of $1989$

xvii. Road Transportation Act $74$ of $1979$ as amended

xviii. Tobacco control act $83$ of $1993$ as amended

xix. Public Service Regulations, $2001,$ as amended

xx$.$ Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act $53$ of $1985$

xxi. National Health Act $61$ of $2003$