Occupational health and safety is playing an increasingly central role in how South Africa’s construction and engineering sectors design, manage and operate buildings. From working at height and heat exposure to regulatory compliance and digital monitoring, safety considerations now sit alongside productivity, sustainability and asset performance. 17 Feb 2026 Read more The Western Cape’s economy is as varied as its landscapes - home to global shipping routes, high-rise commercial developments, vineyards, manufacturing plants, and fast-growing construction zones. With such diversity comes a wide range of occupational health and safety (OHS) challenges. From ensuring compliance on a remote agricultural site to maintaining safety standards in a bustling CBD office tower, the demands on OHS managers are complex and ever-changing. 2 Oct 2025 Read more Occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals in the engineering and manufacturing sectors face a multitude of challenges in an ever-changing workplace landscape. Some of these include technological developments and implementation, budgetary constraints, employee wellbeing, incident reporting, and environmental/sustainability concerns. 12 May 2025 Read more Workplace safety, while driven by compliance with OHS Act regulations, should be more than just a checklist. Because it directly impacts on employee wellbeing, business continuity, and productivity, it should be considered a critical, non-negotiable part of all stakeholders’ working lives. The management of retail organisations need to play a proactive role in ensuring buy-in from employees by implementing a pre-emptive safety strategy. 29 Apr 2025 Read more |
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