The vast majority of people who contemplate building or altering their homes are not aware of the content or the implication that the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (as amended) has on what they are doing.  The purpose of this article is not to scare anyone but simply to make you aware of the existence of the legislation and what it means to you. I have also only highlighted a few of the more important issues in the Act for you to look at. It is obviously your choice to accept or ignore the issues dealt with once you are aware of them.