OHS Act

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Infographic showing the 7 essential sections of a South African safety file: appointments, risk assessments, method statements, toolbox talks, medicals, letter of good standing, and equipment register

01 Jul 2026·4 min read

Safety File South Africa: The Complete (Non-Boring) Guide to What Actually Goes Inside

Safety file South Africa guide: the 7 sections every OHS Act and Construction Regulations 2014 safety file must contain, what principal contractors actually check, and templates.

Safety FileOHS ActConstruction Regulations 2014

Diverse South African construction team in a toolbox talk led by a female safety officer, illustrating Construction Regulations 2014 duties on site

01 Jul 2026·4 min read

Construction Regulations 2014 in Plain English: What Every SA Contractor Actually Has to Do

Construction Regulations 2014 explained in plain English: notification of construction work, client and principal contractor duties, appointments, and how to stay compliant.

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South African safety officer completing an OHS Act compliance checklist on a clipboard during a site safety inspection

01 Jul 2026·4 min read

The OHS Act Compliance Checklist Every South African Employer Should Actually Read

OHS Act compliance checklist for South African employers: Section 8, 9, 16, and 17 duties, appointments, HIRA, PPE, incident reporting, and audit-ready record keeping.

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