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 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 25, 2026 | Legal
Why the distinction matters legally and practically Fall prevention and fall arrest are two distinct engineering and procedural concepts — and confusing them is one of the most common and costly mistakes made by South African employers managing work at heights....
by admin | Jun 22, 2026 | Legal
What is the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993? The Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act No. 85 of 1993 (OHSA), is the primary piece of legislation governing workplace health and safety in South Africa. It applies to virtually every employer and every...
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