Turning Risk Assessments into Consistent Workplace Action Checklists are among the most practical tools available to safety representatives, employees and management. However, an effective checklist cannot simply be downloaded, copied from another workplace or drafted from general assumptions. It must be based on the actual hazards, activities, equipment and working conditions present at the workplace. […]

Understanding venue safety certificates, event risk categorisation and event safety planning In the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act 2 of 2010, an “event” means: Sporting, entertainment, recreational, religious, cultural, exhibitional, organisational or similar activities hosted at a stadium, venue or along a route or within their respective precincts. The applicable legislation is: Safety […]

Turning legal duties into practical workplace action. Most employers want to provide a safe and legally compliant workplace. However, occupational health and safety requirements can feel overwhelming when organisations must consider the Occupational Health and Safety Act, its regulations, incorporated standards, municipal by-laws, COIDA requirements and sector-specific obligations. This can lead to a large safety […]