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
We help businesses achieve OHS Act compliance by creating workplaces that are safe, healthy, and prepared for emergencies.
We are experts in workplace health and safety management, emergency preparedness, and legal compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act 85 of 1993.
We assist clients in three key areas:
Health and safety training
Our training is delivered by experienced paramedics and OHS Practitioners and is accredited by the QCTO, HWSETA, and the Department of Employment and Labour. We offer training in First Aid, Firefighting, Evacuation Planning, Health and Safety Representative and Supervisor, and more.
Health and safety equipment supply
Our training is delivered by experienced paramedics and OHS Practitioners and is accredited by the QCTO, HWSETA, and the Department of Employment and Labour. We offer training in First Aid, Firefighting, Evacuation Planning, Health and Safety Representative and Supervisor, and more.
Health and safety management services
We provide tailored OHS management services including compliance assessments, risk assessments, ergonomics assessments, facilitated evacuation drills, and fully outsourced OHS management solutions.
Why Absolute Health Services?
Experienced OHS practitioners and paramedics
Our team of qualified OHS practitioners, paramedics, and ISO45001 implementers bring a wealth of hands-on experience gained across a broad range of clients, industries, and countries.
End-to-end OHS services under one roof
We provide a holistic suite of services that help you meet all of your OHS Act requirements, from team training, to comprehensive health and safety management solutions, to ISO45001 certification.
Tailored, client-focused solutions
We understand that every workplace and client has a unique set of OHS needs and challenges. We tailor every service and solution to fit your particular requirements and produce the best results.
Industry leaders
Our team formed part of the advisory panel to the QCTO and HWSETA, assisting with the development of the new national OHS skills programmes.
Cost-effective
We offer competitive pricing without compromising on quality, compliance, or customer service.
Trusted by leading organisations
We support major corporates and multinational organisations across South Africa, Africa, and the Middle East.
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Health and safety training
Under the OHS Act, employers in South Africa are required to train and formally appoint designated health and safety and emergency preparedness team members in the workplace. We are committed to training your health and safety team to respond appropriately when needed to keep people alive until the emergency services arrive.
Our role-specific health and safety courses are engaging, practical, and aligned with current legislation and industry best practice. We operate nationwide, with training centres in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).
Basic First Aid (Level 1)
The OHS Act requires all workplaces employing 10 or more employees to have a trained First Aider available during working hours. This is because in the case of a serious injury or medical emergency, first aid and CPR are critical lifesaving skills that keep a casualty alive until paramedics arrive.
Delivered by paramedics, this Basic First Aid course is aligned with the QCTO and HWSETA requirements combines theoretical learning with hands-on practice by each delegate.
Uncontrolled fires result in millions of rands in damage to property and businesses, and tragically result in loss of human life.
It is vitally important for every workplace to implement fire prevention and protection measures. This includes providing Fire Wardens with accredited firefighting training that equips them to safely and effectively extinguish fires before they become disasters.
This course equips your Health and Safety Team to prepare for and execute an emergency evacuation of the workplace, by developing and implementing emergency response procedures, clearly displaying evacuation floor plans, and conducting evacuation drills.
Bi-annual evacuation drills are a legal compliance requirement and delegates are taught how to assist with conducting effective, legally compliant drills and assist in generating reports.
Health and Safety Representative
Under the OHS Act, any company employing 20 or more employees is legally required to appoint a Health and Safety Representative. These Representatives play an important role in any company’s health and safety structure and strategy. They represent the employees’ interests at the quarterly Health and Safety Committee meetings, and together with management’s support, assist in driving workplace health and safety within the company.
This course empowers delegates to operate as Health and Safety Representatives in any workplace environment.
Health and Safety Supervisor
The Health and Safety Supervisor course is a very popular and comprehensive two-day course designed for managers, departmental heads, and supervisors. The course content covers a broad range of important sections and requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, helping delegates to understand and implement health and safety compliance requirements.
This valuable course prepares supervisors to manage workplace health and safety effectively.
Health and Safety Officer
This specialised 10-day Health and Safety Officer course is aimed at empowering delegates with a broad, holistic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and health and safety management, including incident investigation and risk assessments. In addition, the course covers first aid, firefighting, and evacuation planning.
This course is popular with delegates embarking on a career in OHS, as well as with organisations looking to upskill a capable team member to oversee health and safety across the entire organisation.
We offer a range of accredited first aid courses, including Basic First Aid (Level 1), Intermediate First Aid (Level 2), and Advanced First Aid (Level 3).
We also offer Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, CPR for Everyone, and CPR for Professionals.
Absolute Health Services is accredited by the QCTO, the HWSETA, and the Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa and is approved by the Department of Employment and Labour.
Health & Safety Training
Our health and safety courses are designed to give your team the knowledge and practical skills needed to implement an effective OHS system that reduces workplace risks and meets the legal requirements of the OHS Act.
We offer Health and Safety Representative and Supervisor training, Incident Investigation training, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment training (HIRA), OHS Act training, and our 16.2 Appointee and Ergonomics workshops.
Specialised Courses & Skills
Our training caters to workplaces with specialised needs and includes Evacuation Planning training, HAZMAT training, Stacking and Storage training, and HIV/AIDS Awareness training.
Is your business OHS compliant?
Ensure the safety of your business and employees. Contact us today to receive a free quote and become OHS compliant.
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