SCORE HIGHER WITH CLIENTS IN THE PLANT HIRE CONTRACTOR OR SUPPLIER BUSINESS:

Only read this article if you are serious about getting you company in line and are willing to actively promote and work in accordance with the law. And what to score higher with your clients.

Do you understand the following – seeing that you are in the Plant Hire Contractor or Supplier industry to the mines or civil industry? The 4 questions I want to ask you then if you are a role player in these industries are the following?

The 4 Questions I want to direct you to are?

1. Do you know what is statute law and where it comes from?
2. Common law and how it works?
3. Statutory law duty what it entails?
4. And what common law duty is ?

Sure but I have a layer I hear you say.

Yes but did you know with a simple understanding you can comply and as such your plant hire contractor or supplier business can reap the benefits of understanding this. Even if you are the CEO of the company. To put it frankly to you. With iSearch you are going to get transparency and the truth and we can guide you through these potholes. No we are not offering a legal service. Something a bit more closer to home. So let me start giving you some background and information to digest.

Digest this:

Statute Law

Your plant hire contractor or supplier business is governed by statute law in other words the Mine health and safety act including the Occupational health and safety act. Insofar your company must also have a legal register that makes sense and that will list all the other relevant statutes you are obliged under. For reference of this article we will use the Mine Health and Safety Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act as the main standards to which your company must abide to. Why?

Well first off these to statute laws are the main principles acts that guides your company in terms of Section 8 of the OHS Act 85 of 1993 and Section 11 of the Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996. Why the need for these acts then you ask? The reason society at large demands it. Sorry there are no shortcuts but there is a way to simplify and understand this within your company.

Common Law

Your plant hire contractor or supplier business is subject to common law. So what does this mean iSearch? Well, to simply explain it – common law was developed as a result of civil actions. Common law typically seek some form of redress, frequently of monetary value. In other words cold hard cash. Example: You hire our Machinery / Equipment at last minute, it was not planned. And you’re Machinery / Equipment arrives on site. When your Machinery is returned you find that the hirer has damaged the equipment beyond repair. What happens under common law you will lay a claim for damages yes? Besides the fact that you hired out the machinery there is one crucial element you are missing that could have addressed this problem we call this “Change of Management”

So what is Statutory Law Duty iSearch?

In simple terms the following refer back to the MHS Act 29 of 1996 and the OHS Act 85 of 1993. You as the employer and your employees need to comply with legislation and the manner in which you do this is required to be showcased in terms of applying due diligence. Should your employees not comply this may result in and be classed as committing an offence. Even if there was no harm, damage or loss. So what now iSearch? Let first point to common law duty.

Common Law duty

Reasonable and practicable in terms of section 8 of the OHS Act and the in terms of Section 11 of the MHS Act. What does this mean it refer back to your controls within your business and how you apply these. As an employer you and your staff are in control of employees and in terms of common law the duty is described as follows

Safe work practices (example the correct tools for the job) Hey, I come from the plant hire contractor industry and I understand there is make shift tools being used but there is a manner to control and safe guard yourself in terms of this.

Safe place of work (example the layout of your workshop, the air quality in the workshop, the lightning in the workshop etc.) How do you address this? Oh we normally get three quotes and get an AIA in to do assessments for us – I hear you say. Ok simple question for you, how much are charged? It’s a simple question, ok – there is a reason iSearch is here for you.

Safe system of work (Maintenance of equipment, procedures etc.) I hear you – More Paperwork Yes? Wrong, another reason iSearch is here for you.

We will discuss in detail or you can drop us a mail at info@isearchplant.com

Normally in common law an employee can claim damages through a civil court for injuries arising from the negligence of the employer. If the employee can prove the employer did not take reasonable care. However there are certain fact to take into account and the court does this. No please do not refer to your Workmen Compensation alone. If the employee can prove negligence he can still go ahead.

So why the Article?

The reason for the article is this, you as a Plant Hire Contractor or Supplier might start to notice iSearch on internet searches, and may mistakenly confuse us for competition. Already this has happened with the big brands. What iSearch is offering is more than meets the eye. See people our readers are predominantly male. And to tell you the truth Guys yes we are a lazy bunch. You think you see competition and Bang Grease Guns are out. Keep Cool Calm and Collective

iSearch is here to assist Plant Hire Contractors and Suppliers (that is you) in a more cost effective manner. The catch is you must become part of our community that is secure and then iSearch brings you value for money.

Drop us a mail at info@isearchplant.com we are Subject matter experts and have access to the latest technology to ensure that your Plant Hire Contractor Supplier business benefits and have much quicker results and higher scores with your clients not to mention our accredited training material that is internationally recognized as well.

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