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?
Helen Farish
28/08/2026
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?
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
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
Make sure that you have these certificates and documents in order when the Department of Employment and Labour visits your premises.
Creating a safe and legally compliant workplace is more than a box-ticking exercise – it’s a fundamental responsibility for every employer. In South Africa, the
The Ergonomics Regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act 85 of 1993 state that South African employers across all industries have a duty
An ergonomic injury is any injury, disorder, or adverse health effect that an individual sustains or develops as a result of poor ergonomics in the
Discover the importance of selecting a QCTO-accredited training provider for workplace health and safety to ensure quality, compliance, and effective safety practices.
The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act 85 of 1993 provides clear guidance on how many Health and Safety Team members need to be appointed,
SANS 10400-Part T refers to SANS 10400-Part T: Fire Protection. As part of the wider Application of the National Building Regulations, this standard sets important