As we approach the end of the year, weather conditions become more unpredictable. Heavy rain, sudden storms, and high winds can easily damage equipment, flood work areas, and create major safety risks. Poorly stored tools and unsecured materials can cause…
Building Safely Begins Below Ground Before a single pile is driven or a foundation is poured, one question determines the outcome of the entire project: What lies beneath the surface? In South Africa, where geology varies dramatically from Gauteng clays…
Hand-powered lifting devices are used daily across construction, workshops, mining, and maintenance environments, which means the risk of misuse is high if we don’t apply proper safety controls. What Counts as a Hand-Powered Lifting Device? Hand-powered devices are tools that…
Man-cages were once a standard method for lifting personnel into elevated work areas, especially on construction and maintenance sites. They were seen as a simple solution that could be paired with existing cranes or lifting machines. However, updated regulations, modern…
Trade and support roles form the backbone of every construction project, but they also face some of the highest exposure to daily risks. From heavy machinery to elevated platforms, welding fumes, and general site movement, every task demands awareness, competence,…
High-risk construction work continues to account for a significant portion of workplace injuries and fatalities. In 2023 alone, the construction sector recorded 1,075 fatal injuries, more than any other industry, and an alarming 1,029 of these were preventable. Nearly 40%…
Foreign object debris (FOD) in data centres is any extraneous material that can interfere with equipment, cause failures, or damage components, leading to downtime. Sources of FOD include loose hardware like screws and bolts, tools, rags, trash, and even natural…
Access control remains one of the most overlooked yet vital safety measures on both construction and operational sites. Across South Africa, incidents have repeatedly shown how weak site entry management can lead to serious injury, and even fatal outcomes. When…
Purpose To ensure that only competent, inducted, and authorised persons carry out high-risk work under clearly defined and approved conditions. Many site incidents occur because people enter restricted areas or begin tasks without proper authorisation. Access control isn’t just a…
Understanding Health Beyond the Physical Health is more than the absence of illness. The World Health Organisation defines it as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Similarly, the…