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OHS Compliance
16 min read26 Jul 2026

Major Hazard Installation (MHI) Regulations: Risk Assessment & Emergency Plan Triggers

A complete statutory and engineering guide to Major Hazard Installation (MHI) compliance in South Africa, covering AIA quantitative risk assessments, notification thresholds, off-site emergency plans, and public participation.

#Major Hazard Installation#MHI Regulations#Quantitative Risk Assessment
OHS Compliance
15 min read24 Jul 2026

How to Prepare an OHS Legal Register for ISO 45001 & Department of Labour Audits

A practical compliance guide to compiling, maintaining, and auditing a comprehensive South African OHS Legal Register, linking statutory acts, regulations, SANS standards, and municipal bylaws to operational procedures.

#Legal Register#ISO 45001#OHS Act
OHS Compliance
15 min read22 Jul 2026

Section 16(2) vs GMR 2.1: Legal Boundaries Between Operational & Machinery Supervisors

A definitive legal breakdown of statutory appointments in South Africa, unpacking the distinct legal duties, engineering qualifications, and personal criminal liabilities of Section 16(2) managers vs GMR 2(1) and GMR 2(7) machinery supervisors.

#Section 16(2)#GMR 2.1#GMR 2.7
OHS Compliance
16 min read20 Jul 2026

ISO 45001 Implementation & Certification Roadmap for South African Businesses

The comprehensive corporate guide to implementing the ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System, aligning with South African OHS legislation, and passing Stage 1 and Stage 2 certification audits.

#ISO 45001#OH&S Management System#Certification Roadmap
OHS Compliance
15 min read18 Jul 2026

Managing Contractor Safety in South Africa: Section 37(2) Agreements & Liabilities

The complete legal and operational blueprint for managing contractors, drafting Section 37(2) agreements, mitigating vicarious liability, and enforcing site safety files under the OHS Act.

#Contractor Safety#Section 37(2)#Vicarious Liability
OHS Compliance
15 min read14 Jul 2026

South African Ergonomics Regulations: Complete Employer Compliance Guide

An executive and technical guide to the Ergonomics Regulations (2019), unpacking mandatory Ergonomic Risk Assessments (ERA), physical vs cognitive stressors, lifting thresholds, and workstation design.

#Ergonomics Regulations#Ergonomic Risk Assessment#Workstation Design
OHS Compliance
15 min read12 Jul 2026

Workplace Incident Investigation & Annexure 1 Reporting in South Africa

A step-by-step statutory guide to investigating workplace accidents, completing DoEL Annexure 1 forms, and applying root cause analysis under General Administrative Regulation 9.

#Incident Investigation#Annexure 1#Section 24
OHS Compliance
16 min read10 Jul 2026

Guide to Occupational Hygiene Surveys & Monitoring in South Africa

A comprehensive technical guide to workplace physical, chemical, and biological stressors, covering Approved Inspection Authority (AIA) mandates, NIHL noise limits, illumination schedules, and indoor air quality.

#Occupational Hygiene#AIA#Noise Monitoring
OHS Compliance
15 min read08 Jul 2026

SHE Representative Duties & Rights: The Complete South African Guide

An in-depth statutory guide to Health and Safety Representatives (SHE Reps) under Sections 17, 18, and 19 of the OHS Act, covering election ratios, inspection powers, and committee operations.

#SHE Rep#Health and Safety Representative#Section 17
OHS Compliance
15 min read04 Jul 2026

How to Conduct a Comprehensive Workplace Baseline Risk Assessment

A complete technical guide to conducting baseline Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA) in South Africa, using standard 5x5 risk matrices, hierarchy of controls, and statutory review triggers.

#Risk Assessment#HIRA#Section 8
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