Outlining job functions and requirements with an appointment letters

An appointment is an official document given out by a company to the candidate who has been selected for the job. It is a fairly detailed document that consists of crucial details such as designation, salary, start date, etc. It clearly states the employee’s duties and outlines everything the employee needs to know about the job.

The letter contains terms and conditions in detail and acts as an employment contract. The letter of appointment is signed by both parties and each gets one copy of the letter. The receiver of the letter needs to go through the letter carefully as it contains all the information regarding the job such as salary, designation, etc.

It is preferable that the document follow strict legal guidelines to protect both parties. This is especially important in the many safety roles that can exist in a company, where the employee is in part responsible for creating and maintaining a safe working environment.

The employment contracts that are of particular relevance in OSH are:

  • Section 16(2): NORMAL SECTION 16(2) APPOINTMENT
  • Supervisor: SEC 8(2) (i) SUPERVISOR APPOINTMENT
  • Health & Safety Rep: SEC 17 — H & S APPOINTMENT
  • H&S Committee Members: SEC 19(3) EMPLOYER APPOINTMENT
  • Fire Fighter: Fire Fighter Appointment
  • First Aider: FIRST AID APPOINTMENT
  • Incident Investigator: GAR 8(1) Incident Investigator
  • GMR 2(1) Competent Person: GMR 2(1) — APPOINTMENT

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