Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs

Examination of Steam Boilers When Cold

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Overview

In line with Section 37(7) of the Factories Act of 1973, Steam boilers should be examined by personnel authorized by the Department of Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS) at least once in every 14 months period. This process is intended to minimize the risk of explosions or other malfunctions possible for pressure vessels. Operators who do not adhere to this standard are liable for a fine.

Operators must keep the official report, logging each inspection, on the same premises as the equipment in question and it must be made available to DOHS personnel for inspection at any time. Failure to comply with the statutory requirement may lead to legal proceedings against the offender

Who is eligible?

Citizens and non-citizens companies with Steam Boilers

How do I get this service?

Operators must hire the services of an authorized examiner from the list of authorized examiners. This list is updated throughout the year.
Once an inspection by an authorized examiner has taken place, the examiner is required by law to issue a report to the operator detailing and assessing the state of the equipment in question.
This report must be kept in the official log of the operator and available for inspection by DOHS Inspectors.

What supporting documents are required?

The official assessment report
An inspector may require the owner to produce documents proving ownership of the equipment being examined

How long will this service take?

One (1) working day

Where can I obtain this service?

Gaborone

Block 8 Government Enclave

Francistown

1st Floor, Ntshe House

Conner Guy and St Patrick Streets

Maun

Integrated Block, Rural Administration Centre

Lobatse

Plot 3114

1st Floor, Century House

Corner of Letsholathebe Street and 1st Khama Avenue

Selebi-Phikwe

First Floor above Department of Tourism

Plot 2574

How much does it cost?

No cost

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Ministry of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development, Occupational safety, public safety standards.

Keywords

Examination of Steam Boilers When Cold, steam boilers, occupational health and safety, equipment inspection, boilers, construction, mandatory inspection, worker safety.

Synonyms

Construction equipment, inspections, mandatory inspections, safety standards, safety protection, worker safety, protecting workers

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs

Where can I get more information on this Service

Occupational Health and Safety Department

Ministry of Employment Labour Productivity and Skills Development

Private Bag 00241

Block 8 Government Enclave

Gaborone

Tel. (+267) 3643400/33

Fax. (+267) 3952261/3974196

Occupational Health and Safety Department

Ministry of Employment Labour Productivity and Skills Development

Private Bag F422

1st Floor, Ntshe House

Conner Guy and St Patrick Streets

Francistown

Tel. (+267) 2417739

Fax. (+267) 2417740

Occupational Health and Safety Department

Ministry of Employment Labour Productivity and Skills Development

Private Bag 157

Integrated Block, Rural Administration Centre

Maun

Tel. (+267) 6862463

Fax. (+267) 6860486

Occupational Health and Safety Department

Ministry of Employment Labour Productivity and Skills Development

Plot 3114

1st Floor, Century House

Corner of Letsholathebe Street and 1st Khama Avenue

Lobatse

Tel. (+267) 5300118

Fax. (+267) 5200123

Occupational Health and Safety Department

Ministry of Employment Labour Productivity and Skills Development

First Floor above Department of Tourism

Plot 2574

Selebi-Phikwe

Tel. (+267) 2610288

Fax. (+267) 2610287

Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45, and 13:45 to 16:30 Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Examination of Steam Boilers Under Normal Pressure

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Overview

Steam boilers must be examined by personnel authorised by the Department of Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS) at least once every 14 months. This process is intended to minimise the risk of explosions or other malfunctions associated with pressure vessels. Operators who do not adhere to this standard are liable to a fine.

Operators must keep the official report, logging each examination, on the same premises as the equipment in question and it must be made available to DOHS personnel for inspection at any time. Failure to comply with statutory requirements may lead to legal proceedings against the offender.

Who is eligible?

Citizen and non-citizen companies with steam boilers

What supporting documents are required?

Ownership documents
Assessment/examination report

How long will this service take?

One (1) working day

Where can I obtain this service?

Gaborone

Block 8, Government Enclave

Francistown

1st Floor, Ntshe House

Conner Guy and St Patrick Streets

Maun

Integrated Block, Rural Administration Centre

Lobatse

Plot 3114

1st Floor, Century House

Corner of Letsholathebe Street and 1st Khama Avenue

Selebi-Phikwe

First Floor above Department of Tourism

Plot 2574

How much does it cost?

No cost

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs, Occupational safety, public safety standards.

Keywords

Examination of Steam Boilers Under Normal Pressure, steam boilers, occupational health and safety, equipment inspection, boilers, construction, mandatory inspection, worker safety.

Synonyms

Construction equipment, inspections, mandatory inspections, safety standards, safety protection, worker safety, protecting workers

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs

Where can I get more information on this Service

Occupational Health and Safety Department Ministry of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development Private Bag 00241 Block 8, Government Enclave Gaborone Tel. (+267) 3732700 Fax. (+267) 3952261	Occupational Health and Safety Department Ministry of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development Private Bag F422 1st Floor, Ntshe House Conner Guy and St Patrick Streets Francistown Tel. (+267) 2417739 Fax. (+267) 2417740
Occupational Health and Safety Department Ministry of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development Private Bag 157 Integrated Block, Rural Administration Centre Maun Tel. (+267) 6862463 Fax. (+267) 6860486	Occupational Health and Safety Department Ministry of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development Plot 3114 1st Floor, Century House Corner of Letsholathebe Street and 1st Khama Avenue Lobatse Tel. (+267) 5300118 Fax. (+267) 5200123
Occupational Health and Safety Department Tel. (+267) 2610288 Fax. (+267) 2610287 Ministry of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development Private Bag 11 Plot 2574 1st Floor above Department of Tourism Selebi-Phikwe

Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45, and 13:45 to 16:30 Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Vocational Education Training

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Overview

This programme is offered to citizens and non-citizens through Brigades and four Technical Colleges (Maun, Jwaneng, Palapye and Selebi-Phikwe Technical Colleges). These institutions offer vocational training courses up to certificate level (National Craft Certificate). These trades include:

Architectural Draughting
Auto Mechanics
Borehole Mechanics
Bricklaying and Plastering
Carpentry and Joinery
Dress Making
Electrical Installation
Forestry
Horticulture
Livestock Farming
Machine Fitting
Painting and Decoration
Panel Beating and Spray Painting
Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Welding and Fabrication

Who is eligible?

Citizens and non-citizens
16 years and above
Minimum educational requirements: Junior Certificate/BGCSE
Special Education Needs inclusive

How do I get this service?

Download and complete the Apprenticeship Training form and submit with supporting documents to the nearest office (upon advertisement).
Attach the required documents (listed below) and submit the form to the Institutions of choice by post or hand delivery.

What supporting documents are required?

Certified copy of National identity card (Omang for citizens)
Certified copy of passport (for non-citizens)
Relevant educational certificates

How long will this service take?

Upon completion of the application process.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs, Occupational safety, public safety standards.

Keywords

Examination of Cranes and Other Lifting Machine, chains, ropes, gears, occupational health and safety, equipment inspection, cranes, crane, lifting equipment, pulley, pulleys ropes, gears.

Synonyms

Construction equipment, inspections, mandatory inspections, safety standards, safety protection, worker safety, protecting workers.

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs

Where can I get more information on this Service

Ministry of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development

Department of Skills Development

Private Bag 0062, Plot 18006

Machel Drive

Gaborone, Botswana

Tel. (+267) 373 2700

Fax. (+267) 00267/ 397 5653

Email: melsdpr [at] gov.bw

Opening hours: 7:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Vocational Education Training

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Overview

Architectural Draughting
Auto Mechanics
Borehole Mechanics
Bricklaying and Plastering
Carpentry and Joinery
Dress Making
Electrical Installation
Forestry
Horticulture
Livestock Farming
Machine Fitting
Painting and Decoration
Panel Beating and Spray Painting
Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Welding and Fabrication

Who is eligible?

Citizens and non-citizens
16 years and above
Minimum educational requirements: Junior Certificate/BGCSE
Special Education Needs inclusive

How do I get this service?

Download and complete the Apprenticeship Training form and submit with supporting documents to the nearest office (upon advertisement).
Attach the required documents (listed below) and submit the form to the Institutions of choice by post or hand delivery.

What supporting documents are required?

Certified copy of National identity card (Omang for citizens)
Certified copy of passport (for non-citizens)
Relevant educational certificates

How long will this service take?

Upon completion of the application process.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs, Occupational safety, public safety standards.

Keywords

Examination of Cranes and Other Lifting Machine, chains, ropes, gears, occupational health and safety, equipment inspection, cranes, crane, lifting equipment, pulley, pulleys ropes, gears.

Synonyms

Construction equipment, inspections, mandatory inspections, safety standards, safety protection, worker safety, protecting workers.

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs

Where can I get more information on this Service

Ministry of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development

Department of Skills Development

Private Bag 0062, Plot 18006

Machel Drive

Gaborone, Botswana

Tel. (+267) 373 2700

Fax. (+267) 00267/ 397 5653

Email: melsdpr [at] gov.bw

Opening hours: 7:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Examination of Cranes and Other Lifting Equipment

Read more about Examination of Cranes and Other Lifting Equipment

Overview

The Department of Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS) is mandated to ensure that cranes and other lifting equipment including chains, ropes and gears must be examined by personnel authorised by this department at least once within every 14 months period. Operators who do not adhere to this standard are liable for a fine.

Operators must keep the official report, logging each inspection on the same premises as the equipment in question and it must be made available to DOHS personnel for inspection at any time. Failure to comply with statutory requirements may lead to legal proceedings against the offender.

Who is eligible?

Individuals and organisations which own and operate cranes or other lifting equipment

How do I get this service?

Operators must hire the services of an authorised examiner from the list of authorised examiners. This list is updated throughout the year.
Once an inspection by an authorised examiner has taken place, the examiner is required by law to issue a report to the operator detailing and assessing the state of the equipment in question.
This report must be kept in the official log of the operator and available for inspection by DOHS.

What supporting documents are required?

Official assessment report
An inspector may require the owner to produce documents proving ownership of the equipment being examined.

How long will this service take?

One (1) working day

How much does it cost?

No cost

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs, Occupational safety, public safety standards.

Keywords

Examination of Cranes and Other Lifting Machines, chains, ropes, gears, occupational health and safety, equipment inspection, cranes, crane, lifting equipment, pulley, pulleys ropes, gears

Synonyms

Construction equipment, inspections, mandatory inspections, safety standards, safety protection, worker safety, protecting workers

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs

Where can I get more information on this Service

Contact Numbers

Department of Occupational Health and Safety
Ministry of Employment Labour Productivity and Skills Development
Private Bag 00241
Block 8, Government Enclave
Gaborone

Tel. (+267) 3732700
Fax. (+267) 3952261

Department of Occupational Health and Safety Ministry of Employment Labour Productivity and Skills Development Private Bag F422 1st Floor, Ntshe House Conner Guy and St Patrick Streets Francistown Tel. (+267) 2417739 Fax. (+267) 2417740	Department of Occupational Health and Safety Ministry of Employment Labour Productivity and Skills Development Private Bag 157 Integrated Block, Rural Administration Centre Maun Tel. (+267) 6862463 Fax. (+267) 6860486
Department of Occupational Health and Safety Ministry of Employment Labour Productivity and Skills Development Plot 3114 1st Floor, Century House Corner of Letsholathebe Street and 1st Khama Avenue Lobatse Tel. (+267) 5300118 Fax. (+267) 5200123	Department of Occupational Health and Safety Tel. (+267) 2610288 Fax. (+267) 2610287 Ministry of Employment Labour Productivity and Skills Development Private Bag 11 Plot 2574 1st Floor above Department of Tourism Selebi-Phikwe

Opening hours: 7:30 am to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Trade Dispute Resolution- Arbitration

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Overview

This intervention occurs when a dispute has not been settled at mediation. The consent is required for Disputes of Right and not required for Essential Services category employees and Disputes of Interests. Referrals are to be made within thirty (30) days of the issuance of the Certificate of Failure to settle the Trade Dispute.

Types of disputes referred

Disputes of right

This intervention occurs when a trade dispute of right (entitlements) has not been settled at mediation. Such referral can only be made with the consent of both parties to dispute.

Disputes of interest

This intervention occurs when a trade dispute of interest (change in terms and conditions of employment) has not been settled at mediation with consent of both parties.

Who is eligible?

An aggrieved employee or employer

How do I get this service?

Receipt of referral of alleged dispute
Register the dispute with nearest Labour office and receive acknowledgement letter
Check availability of arbitrator
Collect invitation letters after allocation of dispute to arbitrator
Attend the arbitration meeting; failure to attend by applicant, the dispute is dismissed and failure to attend by the respondent a default award is issued.
Receive resolution/settlement of the award
Failure to honour award, the case is referred to Industrial Court for enforcement

What supporting documents are required?

Certificate of Failure to settle
Consent of referral to Arbitration

How long will this service take?

Within thirty (30) working days

Where can I obtain this service?

All Regional Labour Offices

How much does it cost?

No cost

Meta tags

#Dispute

#Resolution

Keywords

Trade disputes, settlement, mediation, intervention, dispute, disagreement

Synonyms

Workplace fight, argument, fixing problems at work, trade dispute resolution, mediating, disputing, settling

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs

Where can I get more information on this Service

Regional Contact Numbers

Department of Labour and Social Security Head office, Gaborone Tel. (+267) 3602904	Gaborone Regional Labour Office I Tel. (+267) 3971406
Gaborone Regional Labour Office II Tel. (+267) 3956019	Francistown Regional Labour Office Tel. (+267) 2416933
Lobatse Regional Labour Office Tel. (+267) 5332569	Maun Regional Labour Office Tel. (+267) 68622705/2418
Selibe Phikwe Regional Labour Office Tel. (+267) 2611598	Serowe Regional Labour Office Tel. (+267) 4632579
Kasane Regional Labour Office Tel. (+267) 6250216