Did you know it is a legal requirement stipulated in the OHS act that all companies need to have a Health and Safety meeting at least quarterly? It is a good idea to ensure you have representation for all levels or departments in your business to make the meeting effective and have overall input. Each…
It should be noted that it is a legal requirement for all lifting equipment to be inspected and passed as fit for use according to the rated lifting load. This includes all supporting beams, chain blocks, chains, ropes, slings, as well as bottle jacks and stays. Make sure all equipment is on a register, and annual load tests…
Always ensure fire hydrants are strategically placed in the workshop so you can access any fire hydrants within 25 meters of where you are standing. Make sure that fire hydrants are hung securely on the required hooks and are no higher than 1.5 meters off the ground. Ensure that fire hydrant indication signage is placed high…
It is a legal requirement that you have the latest versions of the OHS act, The standard conditions of employment and the Equity act posted in strategic positions in your company, so that all staff have access to these documents. Make sure they are always legible.
The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) has confirmed that the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh) is the recognised professional body for Occupational Health and Safety in South Africa. Saiosh was approved by SAQA as a Professional Body for the purpose of the NQF Act, Act 67 of 2008 The recognition certificate…
The National quality week theme for 2015 is “Following the road to excellence” Have a look at the July 2015 edition of the e-Quality Edge: eQE Issue 191 – July 2015
The Driven Machinery act has been updated in June 2015. Not much has changed, but for your piece of mind it might be a good idea to review in case it affects you: New DMR 2015
As many might know, OHSAS 18001-2007 (Health and Safety Management System) is in the process of being established as an ISO standard. The ISO 45001 standard as it will be known, will apply the same structure, definitions and core text being used for the present revisions of ISO 14001 ,Environmental management system, and ISO 9001, Quality management system.…
An interesting read found online at http://www.ready.gov/ I noticed this website is not South African based but you may still find it very interesting and may serve as quite useful for some. They provide information on how to prepare for emergencies such as: Technological & accidental hazards Natural Disasters Terrorist Hazards Recovering from disaster Evacuations…
