Our history and our future
We’re making the world a safer place
For over 70 years, SafetyCloud has been the trusted name in safety. Our unparalleled expertise and long-standing reputation have made us the ultimate destination for all your safety training and service needs.
With a track record of empowering over 20,000 businesses, we are dedicated to building strong safety cultures and nurturing positive workplaces. Our renowned brand has also equipped thousands of current and aspiring safety professionals with essential skills and knowledge.
We are your one-stop hub for all safety-related training and services – welcome to SafetyCloud.
Workplace Safety Doesn’t Happen by Accident
The South African government established the National Occupational Safety Association (NOSA) in 1951 to improve workplace safety. At the time, the country had recorded 4.1 deaths and disabling injuries per 200,000 employee hours. Within 25 years, this number dropped to 1.1.
Over 70 years later, NOSA – now SafetyCloud – remains the industry leader in occupational health, safety, and environmental training. We’ve helped over 20,000 businesses to build their safety cultures and create healthy, happy work environments.
These businesses have not only decreased accidents in the workplace, but they’ve also cut costs and improved their B-BBEE scorecards.
Looking to the future:
The journey from NOSA to SafetyCloud
Initially a free service to industry, NOSA was privatised in 2005, and in 2018, it was bought by the Carlyle Group, which kickstarted its digital transformation.
In recognition of the growing need for occupational safety professionals and the need for new skills to address the changing nature of work, SafetyCloud now offers 100+ online courses. Delivered via a powerful digital platform, SafetyCloud Online Training Solutions makes it possible for anyone to start a career in workplace safety, in their own time, at their own pace.
Our state-of-the-art e-learning capabilities allow us to reach more learners in more locations. We continue to offer tailored on-site training and classroom-based teaching at 15 NOSA Colleges throughout South Africa.
Why Choose SafetyCloud As Your Safety Partner?
We’ve been at the forefront of occupational health, safety, and environmental training in South Africa for over seven decades.
Our globally recognised skills programmes, qualifications, and work-based learning interventions have helped thousands of businesses to protect their people, stay compliant, and achieve their procurement, B-BBEE, and skills development targets.
SafetyCloud remains the number one choice for those wanting to enter the safety profession, enhance their skills, and improve their employment opportunities.
Companies part of SafetyCloud are accredited and supported by the following professional bodies:
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- merSETA (Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services)
- LGSETA (The Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority)
- Services SETA
- TETA (Transport Education Training Authority)
- ETDP (Education, Training and Development)
- CETA (Construction Education Training Authority)
- IFWH (The Institute for Work at Height)
- CHIETA (The Chemical Industries Education & Training Authority)
- Saiosh (South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health)
- NEBOSH
- The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
1951
11 April: NOSA is officially formed by the South African WCC
30 November: NOSA organises the first Conversation of Safety Officers
1954
First NOSA Star Grading audits (based on 22 elements) take place
1964
First NOSA safety courses presented to industry
1974
South African national DIFR stands at 1.00
2005
28 January: NOSA is bought by MICROmega (a JSE-listed company)
2010
The NOSA Group is instituted
2015
NOSA acquires Action Training Academy, Aspirata, COID Support, NQA Africa, Passport 360 and Yonke
2018
1 April: The Carlyle Group (one of the world’s largest and most successful private equity firms), acquires the NOSA Group of Companies
30 November: NOSA achieves Level 4 B-BBEE status
2020
NOSA launches its digital offering through E-learning and Webinar
2021
May: NOSA is now part of SafetyCloud, incorporating NOSA College and SafetyCloud Online solutions training
Celebrating Seven Decades
of Safety Leadership
Celebrating Seven Decades of Safety Leadership
