title: [The development of occupational health in South Africa].
abstract: Industrial development in South Africa started after the discovery of diamonds and gold towards the end of the last century. Two world wars gave impetus to an industrial revolution which is still continuing. Experience with good occupational health services on the mines was not fully applied to industries, and the Erasmus Commission of Inquiry (1975) found many shortcomings. It is hoped that 1979, the Health Year, will bring a new deal for good health in our industries.
mesh_terms: D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D008906:Mining; D009786:Occupational Health Services / Q000266:history*; D013019:South Africa
vernacular_title: Die ontplooiing van bedryfsgesondheid in Suid-Afrika.