POLYGRAPHS Provided by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) for clarifying the following: What is a polygraph test It is a test used to verify a person's truthfulness and is often called a 'Lie Detector Test.' Is there any law controlling the use of the polygraph in South-Africa Polygraph testing is a fairly new concept in South Africa, especially in disputes relating to employment relationships. There is no legislation at this point to control the use of the test or to protect the employee's right against the abuse of the test. Can one be compelled to undergo a polygraph test It is against the Constitution of South Africa to compel a person to undergo a polygraph examination unless she or he gave written consent to it. When is the employer permitted to use a polygraph test Generally, employers are permitted to use the polygraph to investigate specific incidents. Who gets the polygraph test results Polygraph results cannot be released to any person but limited to an authorised person. What is the status of the polygraph test at the CCMA Polygraphists have been accepted as expert witnesses whose evidence needs to be tested for reliability. The commissioner has to determine the admissibility and reliability of the evidence. Polygraph tests may not be interpreted as implying guilt but may be regarded as an aggravating factor especially where there is other evidence of misconduct. NERVE SOLUTION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF TESTS : • Pre-Employment • Incident Specific Polygraph • Periodic- or Screening tests • Relationship or infidelity INVESTIGATIONS [ BACK TO THE TOP ] Nerve solution got a good track record of exposing factual evidence during any required investigations and will gladly share recommendations. Rest assured, no investigation is too big or too small for us. RISK ASSESSMENTS [ BACK TO THE TOP ] HIRA (Hazard Identifying Risk Assessment) or Security Risk assessments. Identification of Exposures – Things to Think About • The quantitative analysis supports the qualitative interview. Look at the “hard numbers” and prior losses to identify trends in your performance. • Recommendations of Implementation control- or preventative measures to manage your exposures to your business. ID CRIMINAL CHECKS Criminal checks to be done with a quick response. [ BACK TO THE TOP ]