This EMP has been developed in accordance with the Guidelines for Preparation of first edition EIPs and EMPs (DEAT 1999) and is structured as follows:

Chapter Two examines the mandate and functions of the DOL.

Chapter Three examines institutional arrangements.

Chapter Four describes briefly how environmental management issues are considered in the existing departmental policies.

Chapter Five provides the priority actions required to be undertaken by DOL as part of their EMP and to develop an environmental ethic within the national, provincial and local Labour departments.