by admin | Jun 30, 2026 | Legal
An anchor point is only as good as the person who selected it Fall arrest and fall restraint equipment is only effective if it’s connected to a structure capable of holding the forces generated during a fall. Choosing that structure isn’t a matter of...
by admin | Jun 30, 2026 | First Aid
The legal minimum: General Safety Regulation 3 Under General Safety Regulation 3, made in terms of the OHS Act 85 of 1993, any employer with more than five employees must have trained first aiders available during all working hours. The required ratio is...
by admin | Jun 27, 2026 | Work at heights
Falls Remain South Africa’s Leading Cause of Workplace Fatalities Falls from height are consistently among the most frequent causes of fatal injuries on South African construction sites and across industries where employees work at elevation. Despite this, the...
by admin | Jun 27, 2026 | Legal
HIRA: The Foundation of Every Legally Compliant Workplace If there is one document that sits at the heart of occupational health and safety compliance in South Africa, it is the Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment — universally referred to as the HIRA. Whether...
by admin | Jun 27, 2026 | Fire
Why Fire Fighting Training Is a Legal Requirement — Not an Option Every year, workplace fires in South Africa cause injuries, fatalities and significant property loss — most of which are preventable. The Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (the OHS Act)...
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