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According to occupational health and safety legislation and good practice, employers must subject employees to medical surveillance where any potential health hazard is identified. Examples of high-risk exposures are working at heights, working in confined space, working in extreme temperatures, lifting heavy loads, drivers and/or operators of machinery as well as exposure to hazardous chemical substances, hazardous biological agents and high levels of noise.

All medical examinations and services are done in accordance with OHSA and comply to guidelines set by relevant occupational professional bodies such as SASHON, SASOM and SAIOSH.

Fitness Certificates

• Pre-employment and baseline medical examinations
• Food handler medical examinations
• Driver medical examinations
• Fork lift medical examinations
• Height examinations
• Annexure 3 as per construction regulation

Medical Surveillance

• Periodic medicals
• Exit/transfer medicals
• Biological monitoring
• Chest x-rays on referral basis
• Audiology services
• Lung function tests
• Vision screening
• Fatigue management

Chronic Disease Management

• Chronic disease case management
• Regular employee health assessments of employees with chronic diseases
• Chronic Care Clinics by medical practitioner

Other Occupational Health Services

• Health Risk Assessments (HRA)
• Reporting of occupational injuries and diseases in line with COIDA
• Occupational case management to assist with absenteeism
• Wellness days and health assessments
• Clinic management
• Education and awareness on diseases affecting quality of life for example HIV, TB, Hepatitis etc.
• Onsite COVID tests : Rapid antibody, rapid antigen and PCR tests

The Occupational Health and Safety Act, No 85 of 1993, and regulations, (OHSA) as well as the Mine Health and Safety Act, No 29 of 1996, and regulations (MHSA) regulates health and safety in the workplace. It is the responsibility of an employer to implement a health and safety policy and ensure all requirements of relevant legislation and regulations are met. Employers are expected to conduct hazard identification and risk assessments (HIRA) in order to identify potential hazards and to quantify the risks related to the workplace which must include the identification of health hazards.

Health and Safety in the workplace is a specialist field and requires subject matter experts to provide guidance in terms of each employer’s unique working environment.

• Assistance with Health and Safety Compliance
• Compile and maintain Health and Safety files
• First aid stock maintenance and refills
• Health and Safety training
• First Aid training & maintaining first aid boxes
• Health and safety Committee attendance and advisory
• Health and Safety Compliance Audits
• Hygiene inspections of all ablution and food facilities
• Health and Safety consulting

The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act No 130 of 1993 (COIDA) expects employers to register their companies, declare how many employees are employed by the company and the annual earnings of these employees. Annual premiums are payable to ensure the employer status remains in good standing. Previously called Workman’s Compensation or WCA, COIDA cover is a type of insurance that the employer must pay on behalf of the employee. COIDA prescribes how employers are supposed to report and manage occupational injuries and diseases and which benefits can be claimed from the Compensation Fund. COIDA compliance is an important part of health and safety compliance.

As subject matter experts on the management of occupational injuries and diseases, VCH will be able to assist you in evaluating your level of compliance, identify gaps and assist in implementing corrective actions to be COIDA compliant.

• Compliance audits and policy development
• Management of occupational injury and diseases (COIDA/previously called WCA):
• Preparation of benefit claims to the employee and the employer
• Report occupational injuries and diseases as per legal requirements
• COIDA education and awareness
• Other COIDA Support services
• Company Registrations
• Annual submission of ROE
• Obtaining a Letter of good standing (LOG)
• Employee support
• COIDA Consulting

High standards of corporate governance and regulatory compliance are not only a legal obligation, but also put employers in a favourable position to be considered for tenders and to render services as sub-contractors/suppliers.

Business owners are held responsible for the essential compliance of their companies and the sustainability of their business are highly dependant on legal compliance.

VCH has partnered with business support experts to assist you with your business support requirements.

• CIPC registration and company secretarial assistance
• SARS registration, clearance and annual returns
• COIDA & UIF registration and annual returns
• BBBEE certificate/affidavit
• Company document templates to assist with good corporate governance
• General information on good governance
• Financial support

In order for MSPs to submit invoices for the treatment of occupational injuries and diseases to the relative insurer (CF, RMA or FEM) and receive prompt payments, it is important to understand the COIDA provisions and the different processes at each insurer. It is often non-compliance by the employer or the employee that results in delayed payment or rejection of medical invoices.

VCH is able to liaise with funders, employers and MSP’s as COIDA subject matter specialists to ensure the correct processes are followed and minimum requirements are met for claims to be accepted and benefits paid for.

VCH will ensure timeous submission of medical reports parallel to comprehensive claims follow-up by the employer and the insurer which decrease turnaround time in processing of payments.

• Debtors management (Age analysis) for healthcare providers
• Clinical coding, healthcare data analysis and reporting
• Healthcare Consulting
• Administrative duties at doctor’s rooms, on-site clinics and healthcare facilities
• Independent clinical auditing in healthcare facilities for example old age homes, step-down facilities etc.

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