by Jaco Coetzer | Jun 30, 2026 | Legal
An Anchor Point Is Only as Good as the Person Who Selects It Fall arrest and fall restraint equipment can only perform properly if it is connected to a suitable anchor system. Selecting an anchor point is therefore not simply a matter of finding something that looks...
by Jaco Coetzer | Jun 30, 2026 | First Aid
How many first aiders does a South African workplace need? The answer depends on the number of employees, the type of workplace and whether trained first aiders are actually available during working hours. It is also important not to confuse two different requirements...
by Jaco Coetzer | Jun 27, 2026 | Work at heights
Why a Fall Protection Plan Matters Falls from height remain one of the most serious hazards in construction and other work performed at elevated positions. Construction Regulation 10 requires contractors to designate a competent person to be responsible for preparing...
by Jaco Coetzer | Jun 27, 2026 | Legal
HIRA: A Practical Foundation for Workplace Risk Management A Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment — commonly called a HIRA — is one of the most useful tools for managing occupational health and safety in South Africa. The OHS Act 85 of 1993 places broad duties on...
by Jaco Coetzer | Jun 27, 2026 | Fire
Why Fire Fighting Training Matters for Workplace Fire Preparedness The Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 places a general duty on employers to provide and maintain, as far as reasonably practicable, a working environment that is safe and without risk to...
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