OHSE alerts
Updates on possible OHSE risks to the UCT community
The occupational health and safety (OHS) management system includes "effective communication and consultation on OHS".
From time to time, it is necessary for the OHSE division to inform the UCT community of possible risks, as well as precautionary measures to be adopted.
Mpox (formerly known as Monkey Pox)
The symptoms of Mpox include a rash with blisters (on the face, hands, feet, body and genitals), fever, swollen lymph nodes, headaches, muscle and back aches and low energy.
In order to protect yourself, OHSE recommends the following:
Mpox long-term risk assessment (as of August 2024) per the World Health Organisation (WHO):