Occupational Health and Safety
What is COIDA?
If you employ people in South Africa, you’ve almost certainly heard of COIDA. But what is COIDA, and why is it important for your business?
Leanne Farish
30/07/2026
If you employ people in South Africa, you’ve almost certainly heard of COIDA. But what is COIDA, and why is it important for your business?
Fire safety is a fundamental part of workplace health and safety. Every South African employer has a legal responsibility to provide and maintain a working
Failing to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act can have serious legal and financial consequences for employers. Depending on the nature and
When the fire alarm sounds at a school, there is no margin for confusion. Unlike most other workplaces, a school evacuation must account for hundreds
When a learner suffers a severe allergic reaction at school, a child collapses on the sports field, or a preschooler chokes during lunch, the quality
If you’re an HR professional in a large or growing South African business, you may find yourself faced with this question: Do we bring in
If you are a healthcare practitioner registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), maintaining your registration is a legal prerequisite for professional
Choosing the right OHS compliance partner is one of the most important decisions a South African business owner or HR Manager will make. Get it
If you’ve been asking yourself whether your business is legally required to conduct a health and safety compliance assessment, you’re not alone. It’s one of
Fire safety in South African workplaces requires more than just having the right kind of firefighting equipment on site. To ensure that your firefighting equipment