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 […]

Building a workplace where good habits are noticed before incidents force attention. Occupational health and safety is often discussed only when something has gone wrong. A person is injured, a near miss is reported, an inspector arrives, a complaint is raised, or a client asks for evidence. The conversation then becomes urgent, uncomfortable and reactive. […]