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A leaflet is available with instructions on managing Covid-related waste in non-quarantine settings such as clinics, hospitals, and public spaces.
- Who it is for:
- Healthcare workers and facility managers in non-quarantine locations
- How to act on it:
- Download the leaflet from the Waste Management section of the webpage
A guide detailing best practices and protocols for managing healthcare waste in medical facilities to ensure safety and compliance.
- Who it is for:
- Health care facilities and staff
- How to act on it:
- Download the leaflet from the Waste Management section of the webpage
Individuals or institutions requiring to import or export human remains must follow the specified requirements and process as outlined in the guidelines. This includes submitting applications with required documentation to the relevant authority.
- Who it is for:
- Funeral parlours, families, institutions, or individuals involved in international transport of human remains
- How to act on it:
- Follow the requirements and process detailed in the guidelines for issuing permits to import and export human remains.
The National Department of Health provides publicly available guidelines and regulations for managing human remains. These documents are intended for use by environmental health practitioners, funeral parlours, municipalities, provincial authorities, ports of entry, and the general public.
- Who it is for:
- Environmental Health Practitioners, funeral parlours industry, public, provincial and municipal authorities, port of entry staff
- How to act on it:
- Visit the official website and navigate to the 'Management of Human Remains' section to download or view the guidelines and regulations.
The National Department of Health provides informational and educational materials (IEC) on chemical safety, including guidelines on disinfectants, cosmetics, and hazardous substances. These materials are available for use by environmental health practitioners at provincial, municipal, and port of entry levels to support enforcement and public awareness campaigns.
- Who it is for:
- Environmental Health Practitioners at provincial, municipal, and port of entry levels
- How to act on it:
- Visit the official website and navigate to the Chemical Safety section to download or access the materials
A tool designed to evaluate the management and risk profile of Category B Group I hazardous substances. It supports compliance with national regulations and is available for use by relevant organisations.
- Who it is for:
- organisations managing Category B Group I hazardous substances
- How to act on it:
- Download and use the tool from the National Department of Health website
This is a form that businesses must complete to legally supply Group I hazardous substances such as certain pesticides and industrial chemicals. The application must be submitted to the relevant environmental health authority for approval.
- Who it is for:
- businesses that supply Group I hazardous substances
- How to act on it:
- Submit the completed application form to the relevant provincial or port of entry environmental health authority
A standardized evaluation tool used to assess the risk and compliance of Category A Group I hazardous substances. It is available for use by organisations managing these substances to ensure adherence to national standards.
- Who it is for:
- organisations managing Category A Group I hazardous substances
- How to act on it:
- Download and use the tool from the National Department of Health website
The National Department of Health provides legislation, regulations, and information materials on chemical safety, including guidelines on disinfectants, cosmetics, and hazardous substances. These resources are available for use by environmental health practitioners at provincial, municipal, and port of entry levels to support enforcement and public awareness.
- Who it is for:
- environmental health practitioners, provincial and municipal health officials, port of entry staff
- How to act on it:
- Visit the Chemical Safety page on the National Department of Health website and download the available documents and IEC materials.
Individuals can report corruption or unethical conduct within the health sector using the dedicated anti-corruption hotline operated by the National Department of Health.
- Who it is for:
- employees, contractors, members of the public
- How to act on it:
- Call the Anti-Corruption Hotline at 0800 701 701.
The public and professionals can report issues or seek advice on chemical safety through dedicated national contact lines, including a toll-free helpline, WhatsApp number, and email address provided by the National Department of Health.
- Who it is for:
- general public, healthcare workers, environmental health practitioners
- How to act on it:
- Call the national helpline (0800 012 322), send a message via WhatsApp (0600 123 456), or email info@health.gov.za.
The National Department of Health provides access to legislation, policies, and guidelines on waste management for Environmental Health Practitioners, Waste Management Inspectors, and health care facilities. These documents are intended for enforcement and implementation purposes.
- Who it is for:
- Environmental Health Practitioners, Waste Management Inspectors, Health Care Facilities
- How to act on it:
- Visit the official webpage to view and download the documents