SheltAfrica378 Safety Pros

14/09/2016

Are you in South Africa and would like to register a new organisation and design it's logo?
Let SheltAfrica378 Safety Pros handle the burden for you and receive the registration documents (CK Number) and your logo plus your letter head within few days.

For a free quote, please contact us:
Cell: +27 73 341 9010
Fax: +27 86 772 3393
E-mail: [email protected]

21/08/2015

SheltAfrica378 Safety Pros would like to thank;
1. Ezekiel Mphaninga
2. Malumbo Barbed Wire Mtambo
3. Alfred Pembah
4. Lobodo Lobodo
5. Davie Bandah
5. Lyson Kandiwo Kumisewa
6. Damascuss Lobodo Phiri
7. Mcbrown Shawa
8. Frank Pound
9. Thandi Manjabadi, and;
10. Sello Mashatila
for your likes.

We would like also to notify you and others who takes Safety Legislation into account that we are now recognized in the professional database and registered with South African Institute of Safety and Health (SAIOSH).
Any organization that feel the importance of Safety Compliance and does not know a step to safety is welcome to contact our Director, Head of Safety & Training Department, and; Professional Safety Consultant on +27 73 341 9010, e-mail: [email protected]

Please assist us implementing our motto of "Promoting a positive OHS Culture"

02/08/2015

Hello employers,
Please go through this and find some important info regarding an Occupational Health & Safety File.

Feel free to contact SheltAfrica378 Safety Pros if you need any added info.Contractors Health & SafetyFile ExplainedAugudt 02, 2015.Health and Safety files are acontentious issue. I’m referring to the Safety files that are expected to be compiled, maintained and available by the contractor/sub- contractor. The average contractor views the Health and Safety file as a one to five page document (which cannot be further from the truth).
The Construction Health and Safety file is one of the biggestproblem areas. The problem in general is that the emerging contractor who normally knows very little about Health and Safety knows even less about what a Health and Safety file is and what it must contain. A guiding tool to the contents of a Safety file follows.The file can be divided into thefollowing sections:Section 1: Introduction
Section 2: Reference Documents
Section 3: Definitions andterminology
Section 4: Roles & Responsibilities
Section 5: Objectives & Targets
Section 6: Planning & Procedures
Section 7: Health & SafetySpecification Implementation
Section 8: Application of theHealth & Safety Specification
Section 8.1 Compensation for Occupational Injury & Diseases
Section 8.2 Occupational Health and Safety Policy
Section 8.3 Hazard Identification & RiskAssessment
Section 8.4 Health & Safety Committees
Section 8.5 Health & Safety Training
Section 8.6 General Record Keeping
Section 8.7 Incentives
Section 8.8 Penalties
Section 8.9 Emergency Procedures
Section 8.10 Hazards & Potentially Hazardous Situations
Section 8.11 PPE & Clothing
Section 8.12 Safety Signage
Section 8.13 Permits
Section 8.14 Contractors & Suppliers
Section 9: Health & Safety Practice
9.1 Excavations
9.2 Demolition
9.3 Explosives & Blasting
9.4 Stacking of Materials & Housekeeping
9.5 Hazardous Chemical Substances
9.6 Asbestos
9.7 Plant & Machinery

ANNEXURES/ADDENDUMS:
A. Health & Safety Policy
B. Hazardous Task Identification
C. Risk Assessment
D. Induction
E. Toolbox Talk
F. Audit Schedule

Let us start at the beginning and explain what is meant by "Section "

1: Introduction”. This paragraph or page describes the purpose and scope of the safety file and in doing so is answering the following questions:• Who are we? (Name of organization)• What do we do? (Eg. Engineering, electrical installations, mining, etc.)• Why are we compiling thisdocument/file?• What are the boundaries withinwhich we are operating in terms of health and safety?
In “Section 2: References” you need to list the sources you are referring to within this document such as:• Occupational Health & SafetyAct, Act 85 of 1993• OHSAS18001: 2007• ABC Company’s quality management system
Remember: you may not refer to a standard/law/code of practice or any other document throughout your Health and Safety file if you did not list them under this heading of references.
“Section 3: Definitions &Terminology” is important in that it explains and defines terms and abbreviations which everybody leading your file might not be used to and therefore not understand.This could include words such as:
• OHSAct
• ISO
• HIRA
• Contractor
• SOP
• JSA

“Section 4: Roles & Responsibilities” are important in that it gives clarity about who is accountable and responsible for the contents of this file. Ideally an organogram makes this part more visual but is not a requirement. At each level and each function the responsibilities need to be identified and listed – this could include internal as well as external role-players.
When we look at “Section 5:Objectives & Targets” we are expecting you to use the S.M.A.R.T. principles to compileyour SHE objectives for this project or the next financial year. Make sure that it is balanced and not only safety objectives. Objectives always include reducing the incident rate, training & legal compliance.“Planning and Procedures” under Section 6 of the file focuses more on the procedures that are going to be used as part of the project.
Remember to use the correct procedure writing format:
• Scope
• Purpose
• Objective
• Responsibility and Authority
• Terms and Definitions
• References
• Links
• Actual procedure (step-by-step)
• ISO9001 quality banner.
Examples of likely procedures that will be required are:
• HIRA (Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment) procedure
• Training procedure
• Communication procedure
• Auditing procedure (It is not limited to these procedures only).
And then finally there is the“Section 7: Implementation of the Occupational Health & Safety Specification”. An undertaking by your organization to ensure the effective implementation of not only your own management system but also that of the client(depending on your agreement/contract) is required under this heading. What needs to come to the foreground is your commitment to safety and health or SHE.

28/07/2015

FIRE PRECAUTIONS ON CONSTRUCTION SITES

Subject to the provisions of the Environmental Regulations for Workplaces promulgated by Government Notice R2281 of 16 October 1987, as amended, every contractor shall ensure that-
- all appropriate measures are taken to avoid the risk of fire
- sufficient and suitable storage is provided for flammable liquids, solids & gases
-smoking is prohibited & notices in this regard are prominently displayed in all places containing readily combustible or flammable materials
- in confined spaces & other places in which flammable gases, vapors or dust can cause danger-:
* only suitably protected electrical installations & equipment, including portable lights are used
* there are no flames or similar means of ignition
* there are conspicuous notices prohibiting smoking
* oily rags, waste & other substances liable to ignite are without delay removed to a safe place and
* adequate ventilation is provided.

Contact Sheltafrica378 Safety Pros for more info regarding construction site fire safety and drills as well as risk assessments and placement of experienced fire crews. .

Email: [email protected]
Cell: +27 73 341 9010

10/07/2015

We are now giving back services to schools at large in all South African provunces. A healthy and recognized student is the only corner stone for the future. Sheltafrica378 Safety Pros is working hard to prove this by supplying cleaning chemicals, developing and replacing students' & teachers' PVC access cards, developing and reviewing School Safety Policies and enforcing School Governing Bodies to participate in school safety meetings as well as posting the right safety signs for students' & teachers' safety.
Should the school near you needs a safety inspection for free, Sheltafrica378 Safety Pros is here to help. Give us a call on +27 73 341 9010 during business hours..
"Make Safety, a Culture"

27/02/2015

Do you know that Safety Officers (Representatives) and First Aiders can be arrested if failing to comply legally on incident reporting and rendering first aid to casualties at workplace and public?

SheltAfrica378 Safety Pros was established to assist you with qualified safety and first aid personnel.
Simply visit us at www.sheltafrica378safetypros.co.za and be part of us.

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22/02/2015

Everyone need to know the difference between the employer and the employee as in Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993 Section 1).

1. The employer is any person who provides work for any person and remunerates that person. This excludes a labour broker as defined in Section 1 (1) of the Labour Relations Act (Act 28 of 1956)

2. The employee is any person who works for an employer and who receives or entitled to receive any remuneration. Simply, any person who works under the direction or supervision of an employer or any other person.

In the near future, we'll discuss the duties of both the employer and the employee.

21/02/2015

SheltAfrica378 Safety Pros is your trusted Occupational Health and Safety Management Services expert.

Our specialist services are available nationwide – we are able to assist anywhere in South Africa.
We strongly believe that companies who properly manage their operations and the safety and health of their workers are in a position to operate more efficiently. This means increased worker retention and lower operational risk which eventually result in healthier bottom-line profit, an excellent reputation, a competitive advantage and an impeccable public image.
SheltAfrica378 Safety Pros, as a full-service Health and Safety management consulting company, can help companies develop, implement, and maintain safety programmes that meet and exceed Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) requirements.
Our years of experience have shaped our unique and effective process of on-site safety auditing delivered by our highly experienced safety consultants. We also supply well-trained safety officers and safety gear to our clients to ensure a superior level of competency in dealing with safety issues.
Let us help you improve your company’s safety and health status through our on-site OSHA compliance consulting services.