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Record Keeping (SO4-AC1)

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All records, despite their retention period, must be easily accessible (managed) and kept in a secure, dry and fireproof establishment, either internally (archive room) or externally (commercial storage areas).

Most H&S documents that need to be retained fall under employment records. Legally, the following H&S records should be retained:

The COID Act No. 130 of 1993 states that all employee records for time worked, overtime, earnings and payments must be kept for 4 Years.

The OHS Act No. 85 of 1993 states the following retention periods: