22/01/2026
MEDICALS FOR OPERATORS & DRIVERS
In terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993), employers have a legal duty to provide and maintain a working environment that is safe and without risk to the health of employees and others.
This includes ensuring that operators and drivers are medically fit to perform their duties.
Relevant legislation includes:
✔️ Section 8 of the OHS Act – Duty of employers to identify hazards and take steps to eliminate or mitigate risks
✔️ Hazardous Chemical Agents & Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Regulations (where applicable) – requiring medical surveillance
✔️ Driven Machinery Regulations – requiring that operators are fit, competent, and capable
✔️ Road Traffic Act (for drivers) – medical fitness to operate vehicles safely
Failure to ensure valid and up-to-date medical certificates may result in:
❗ Increased risk of incidents and injuries
❗ Non-compliance findings during inspections or audits
❗ Legal liability for the employer in the event of an accident
📌 Occupational medical surveillance is not optional — it is a legal requirement and a key part of risk management.
OHS On-Site assists employers with compliant, efficient on-site medicals for operators and drivers, helping you meet your legal obligations with confidence.
👉 Contact us to ensure your workforce remains fit, safe, and compliant.
