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 inquiry into the Grayston bridge collapse has revealed shocking short cuts being taken by construction companies South Africa’s building-industry code could be set for major changes following damning evidence of a cowboy culture and unprofessional practices that emerged during a probe into the collapse of a temporary structure over a highway in Johannesburg. This…
ISO 9001 CERTIFICATION FOR GUEST HOUSES CCS (Pty) Ltd and Sancert (Pty) Ltd are proud to roll out their ISO 9001-2015 independent certification for hotels and guest houses in South Africa. Tourists visiting our beautiful country are all familiar with International Quality Standards, and what better way to advertise that you are a quality…
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…
Click to read the story about the Paarl Print Factory Fire. SIX years after a fire at the Paarl Print Factory that left 13 people dead and 10 injured, the victims’ families may finally know justice and have their dignity restored. This follows Judge Elias Matojane’s groundbreaking ruling paving the way for many others in similar…
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.…
