To provide for the health and safety of persons at work and for the health and safety of persons in connection with the use of plant and machinery; the protection of persons other than persons at work against hazards to health and safety arising out of or in connection with the activities of persons at work; to establish an advisory council for occupational health and safety; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

(English test signed by the State President)

(Assented to 23 June 1993)

BE IT ENACTED by the State President and the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa, as follows:—