by Jaco Coetzer | Aug 28, 2026 | First Aid
Every workplace needs emergency arrangements that match its actual risks, people, premises and activities. There is not one universal emergency-plan template or one fixed list of wardens that applies to every South African employer, but the OHS Act and its regulations...
by Jaco Coetzer | Aug 25, 2026 | First Aid
Managers and supervisors can carry real occupational health and safety responsibilities even if they are not the company owner or CEO. If you control employees, issue work instructions, supervise activities or have been assigned OHS duties, you may be expected to take...
by Jaco Coetzer | Jul 15, 2026 | First Aid
What first aid arrangements must a contractor provide on a South African construction site? Construction work is inherently higher risk, and first-aid planning should form part of the contractor’s overall health and safety system from the start of the project....
by Jaco Coetzer | Jul 15, 2026 | First Aid
Which level of first aid training does your workplace actually need? There is no single answer that applies to every employer. A low-risk office, an engineering workshop, a warehouse, a construction site and a remote worksite can all have very different first-aid...
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 25, 2026 | First Aid
Should your workplace train employees in First Aid Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3? The answer should not be based simply on the size of the company or on choosing the highest course available. The correct starting point is to understand the legal first-aid requirement,...
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