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Injuries and fatalities from motor vehicle accidents on South African roads are a national crisis. According to a 2023 State of Road Safety in South Africa report by the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), there were 11 883 road user fatalities in 2023. Causes of these tragic accidents include speeding, the use of alcohol, distractions, recklessness and other safety-related issues. 45% of the recorded fatalities were pedestrian-related, arising from both driver and pedestrian-based causes. These motor vehicle accident statistics also include work-related accidents caused by workers who operate vehicles as part of their jobs, as well as workers who are injured or killed by vehicles while conducting their jobs (such as contractors working on the side of a road).

Over the last few years we have seen a drastic change in the workplace environment across various fields and job roles. This change was largely accelerated by the COVID-19 worldwide crisis, particularly with regard to digitisation and remote working structures. While we cannot predict the Future of Work with certainty, we can be sure that there will be an escalation in certain areas, such as automation, use of artificial intelligence (AI), de-centralised / hybrid work teams and growth within the GIG economy sector. We expect to see the above trends on a national, continental and global level. The change is unavoidable, and demands certain skills and knowledge for success. The question is, is South Africa’s future workforce equipped to navigate this change?

On 9 May 2024, the Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company (Rf) (Pty) Ltd (FEM) launched its Rehabilitation, Social Reintergration and Return to Work Programme at an event held in Johannesburg. FEM is a mutual insurer that provides workmen’s compensation cover to the construction and construction related industries.

The World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed on 28 April annually. The purpose of this day is to highlight issues related to occupational health and safety (OSH) and support the prevention of workplace accidents and illnesses. This is a global imperative across all industries and employment sectors.

10 November 2023, Johannesburg. This month, the Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company (Rf) (Pty) Ltd (FEM) will heighten awareness around workplace health and safety through their ongoing Zero Is No Accident campaign. FEM is a mutual insurer that provides workmen’s compensation cover to the construction industry. The Zero Is No Accident initiative, initially launched in April 2022, seeks to educate and mobilise employers and employees to improve workplace health and safety and reduce accidents, while enabling full COIDA compliance in the construction industry.

The FEM Education Foundation (FEMEF) is an NPO established in 2016 as a landmark CSI initiative by the Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company (RF) Proprietary Limited (FEM) and its policyholders. It focuses on making meaningful, positive, systemic change in education and leadership in South Africa.

WORKPLACE ACCIDENTS: A REVIEW OF FEM CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY STATISTICS The Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company (RF) Proprietary Limited (FEM) 2022 statistics show a continuance of high occupational injury rates in the construction industry. The insights highlight the urgency for increased health and safety training, as well as the need for improved safety measures to be

June 2023, Johannesburg – The FEM Education Foundation (FEMEF) recently hosted a workshop that brought together several organizations from the education sector in South Africa. The focus of the workshop was to explore how collaborative work could enable positive development within the education space. FEMEF is a non-profit division of The Federated Employers Mutual AssuranceCompany