COVID-19 | UPDATE
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
DEADLINE FOR UIF/TERS SUBMISSIONS
Dear Members
We trust that the Easter weekend was a good one for all, despite the challenging circumstances we face.
As mentioned in our previous communications, the BIBC are currently processing all applications which they receive for submission to the UIF/TERS fund for financial support for our members.
Please note that in order for the BIBC to be able to meet their deadline at the UIF - the deadline for the receipt of submissions is:
Wednesday, 15 April 2020 at 17h00
The email address that applications are to be sent to is:
Below are links to information and the documents which need to be accurately and comprehensively completed, in order for the application to be accepted and processed.
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UPDATE AS AT 14 APRIL 2020
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HEALTH AND SAFETY
South African Construction Sites: Practical considerations for employers relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19), post lockdown
Introduction and the current state of affairs
On 5 March 2020, the first case of novel Coronavirus Disease of 2019 ("COVID-19"), was confirmed in South Africa. Prior to, and with the advent of the various regulations issued in terms of Section 27(2) of the Disaster Management Act, 2002, all industry sectors, including the construction industry, were directed to take reasonable measures to prevent or limit the exposure to COVID-19 at working places.
On 23 March 2020, the South African President declared a 21-day national lockdown, which was subsequently extended until the end of April during President Ramaphosa's announcement on the evening of 9 April.
With the conceivable end to the lockdown now only occurring at the end of April, it would be prudent for an employer to consider whether the measures that were applied prior to the national lockdown and/or during the lockdown, will still be considered adequate and reasonable, post lockdown.
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