Duties of Employers
In accordance with the Namibian Health and Safety Regulations of 1997, established under the Labour Act 2007, employers are mandated to ensure the safety of their employees in the workplace. This entails the identification of workplace hazards and the assessment of associated risks. Employees must be adequately informed about these hazards and trained to effectively […]
What About Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Employees
Pregnancy is a physiological condition associated with both minor and major medical complications, yet it’s crucial for pregnant employees to continue working and earning a living while ensuring the safety and well-being of both the mother and the baby. Special care should be taken to avoid exposing the mother and fetus to harmful effects, particularly […]
Drug Testing Dilemmas
Employers often consider implementing drug tests or alcohol screening in the workplace, which can lead to situations where an employee receives a non-negative screening test result, prompting the question: What next? It is essential for employers to ensure that workplace drug and alcohol testing is conducted in accordance with a comprehensive Drug and Alcohol policy. […]
Medixx Swakopmund Goes Green
Unexpected power failures are disruptive and unwanted—especially on a busy day with a full waiting room. Our Swakopmund office does not have the luxury of backup power generators; therefore, the logical step was to consider installing solar panels, charging backup lithium batteries, and having reserves available for feeding back into our mains circuit via an […]
