Accident in the Workplace

As the CEO, Business Owner or Manager of a company, one of your employees calls to inform you that there is a crisis at work - one of your other employees has fallen off a ladder.

They've called for an ambulance as he is unconscious and looks badly hurt.

The Charges:

If an accident happens in your workplace, and the person dies, you may be charged with culpable homicide. Penalties up to R100,000, two years in jail, or both.