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When identifying and recruiting talent, organisations are increasingly emphasising a desired ‘skill set’ rather than a job or role description. A skill set consists of not only technical or subject matter-specific competencies and capabilities but also human...

Being a Safety Officer in South Africa is a critical role that involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations in the workplace. This position is essential for protecting the wellbeing of workers and preventing accidents and injuries on the job. In...

In South Africa, companies are required to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 (OHSA) of 1993. This act establishes the rights and duties of both employers and employees with regard to health and safety in the workplace. Under the OHS Act, employers...

In South Africa, as in any country, there are a number of common hazards that can be found in the workplace. These hazards can range from physical risks such as slips, trips, and falls, to chemical and biological hazards, to psychological and ergonomic hazards. One of...

Everyone learns differently. Even in adulthood. Some are well-suited to an in-person classroom setting with structured training timetables where peer engagement is encouraged. Others prefer the freedom of a self-driven learning environment that allows them to progress...

The health, safety and well-being of employees is of great concern to all companies and businesses. Not only is a safe business environment a better place to work, but it is also more productive and has reduced long term costs to business owners. As an HSE Officer,...

South Africa is recognised as a world leader in the mining industry. The country’s rich mineral resources account for a significant proportion of the world’s mining production and reserves, making it one of the key players in this global industry. However, while the...

The health and safety landscape is always evolving-  bringing new health and safety considerations to workplaces across every industry - many of which organisations, their employers and the individuals who come into contact with them might not be prepared for. As is...

As we approach the final stretch of the year and enter October, we shift into gear for National Transport Month. This is an ever-growing and important initiative that looks at the driving forces behind South Africa’s road safety. It also creates awareness around the...

It’s no secret that we are living in the golden age of innovation. We are in a time when the world is often literally and metaphorically at our fingertips. This has impacted the way we approach, consume, and interact with life, business, and learning. These approaches...

Not even a global pandemic can keep South Africans from making trips to their favourite shopping malls for too long. Since the June 2022 announcement by Minister of Health, Joe Phaahla that ended the COVID-19 mask-wearing mandate, brick-and-mortar stores have steadily...

Did you know that the South African retail sector is the second-largest employer in the country, second only to the Government? The Retail and Wholesale industry is generally perceived as a dynamic and fast-moving sector and it involves a plethora of stakeholders such...

Uncertainty breeds anxiety and we are indeed living in uncertain times. Between rising numbers of Covid-19 cases, its crushing financial impact on the economy and niggling worries over the possibility of World War 3, no one knows what will come next. This has taken,...

Every Mind Matters at Work With an ageing workforce, higher stress levels, COVID-19 and increasing diagnoses of anxiety and depression, a one-size-fits-all approach to employee wellness won’t work. People respond and react to things in different ways and cope with...

The next frontier in professional Health and Safety training has arrived. SafetyCloud is proud to announce the launch of SAMTRAC e-Learning – an innovative new online study option that raises the bar for global safety training and on-the-job performance. A first for...

The benefits of learnership training for employers, or work-based

You’ve got your whole career in front of you. But you’re trying to figure out what that might be. One of the most rewarding options available to you is Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), an exciting field that includes all aspects of worker health and well-being....

During the second quarter of 2021, NOSA officially became part of SafetyCloud. More than 70 years after pioneering the South African health and safety industry, we are still the number one choice for businesses looking to upskill their employees, build proud safety...

Christmas, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. Most of us will be on holiday, the kids are on school break and nothing but fun, food and feeling good are planned for the weeks ahead. But the festive season is also a time of tragedy as many people are injured or...

Where you study can be almost as important as what you study. When choosing the right institution as your preferred HSE training partner, it’s important to consider a variety of factors before making that decision.  Ask yourself the following: Does the institution...

The acronym SAMTRAC stands for Safety Management Training Course. In other words, it is a qualification for training employees to improve levels of security and safety in the workplace. Across all industries, a SAMTRAC safety training course is one of the most...

One of the worst things that can happen to any person who completes an education and training course, is to discover that the college they believed to be accredited, is in fact not. The result: wasted hours and money on an unofficial qualification that carries no...

A SafetyCloud course goes a long way in growing and refining skillsets within the practice of Occupational Health and Safety. Signing up for courses has never been easier. SafetyCloud’s online Client and Student Portal allows you to conveniently book and make payments...

Are you looking to start a meaningful career with employment opportunities in every industry? Would you like to make a real difference in the lives of others while at work? If so, a career as an Occupational, Health and Safety (OHS) Officer could just be your...

Injuries in the workplace happen every day. At this very moment, someone somewhere is getting hurt. It could even be someone you know.  From broken bones to respiratory diseases, employees across all occupations are exposed to a whole gamut of physical and...

Are you struggling with access to the latest technology that enables your learning journey? SafetyCloud has a solution for you! After observing the evolution of the South African training sector, and the challenges our students faced, we decided that now was the right...

The festive season is just around the corner, which for several warehouses and distribution centres means that the holiday shopper wave is coming – and it’s coming fast. Early planning is often key to streamlining these operations, minimising stress and increasing...

In today’s fast-changing working world, keeping your skills sharp is important. Whether you're advancing your career or maintaining a professional designation, continuing professional development (CPD) plays a crucial role. But what is CPD, and why do CPD points...

One of the worst things that can happen in any workplace is someone getting injured, falling ill or dying as a direct result of the physical work environment.  Health and safety legislation place responsibility on businesses to protect employees and individuals who...

Health, Safety & Environmental Certifications Every employee and employer agrees that preventing accidents in the workplace that could result in injury, disability or potential death is the number one priority for any business. Most safety issues don’t stem from...

The term Health and Safety, also known as Occupational Health and Safety, relates to the prevention of accidents and incidents that could happen in the workplace. It is also about promoting positive well-being for staff in terms of comfort, contentment, happiness and...

Deciding which Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Training institution in South Africa to attend to further your skillset is no easy task. It’s even trickier when the course you are interested in is offered in a different city. But that shouldn’t mean...

With four of our nine South African provinces now battling the third wave of COVID-19 infections, and the possibility of other provinces following suit, President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved the country into an adjusted Alert Level 2 lockdown. Experts have warned that...

As of midnight on Wednesday, 31 March 2021, Notice 682 of 2020 came into full effect which states that only Education and Training Providers that are QCTO / SETA Accredited & DoEL-approved will be eligible to present First Aid Level 1, 2 and 3 training via Unit...

South Africa’s fast-growing safety and testing powerhouse SafetySA has relaunched its Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental training division under the brand SafetyCloud to position the division for future growth and innovation. SafetyCloud encompasses...

It’s important to evaluate your health and safety training because it’s easy to assume that if you’ve provided training to workers, you can pat yourself on the back and think you’re done.

It’s important to evaluate your health and safety training because it’s easy to assume that if you’ve provided training to workers, you can pat yourself on the back and think you’re done.

The objective of ISO 45001 is to continually drive you to improve on your company’s occupational health and safety

While the task at hand may seem overwhelming, there are a number of…

It’s important to evaluate your health and safety training because it’s easy

It’s important to evaluate your health and safety training because it’s easy

It’s important to evaluate your health and safety training because it’s easy to assume that if you’ve provided training to workers, you can pat yourself on the back and think you’re done.

If you’re thinking about a career change, the health and safety industry could be an excellent choice for you. Not only is it a hugely satisfying and rewarding way to make a living, it’s one that allows you to make a real difference in people’s lives, ensuring their...

Quarantine has seen us spending more time at home than ever before – working, studying, unwinding, and sometimes even teaching little ones too. But now that so many guidelines have been relaxed over level 1, should life be going back to normal again, or should we be...

On 4 August 2020, a devastating explosion ripped through the city of Beirut, lighting up the sky with ballooning orange clouds of smoke, and leaving 190 dead, 6,500 injured, and over 300,000 homeless. The cause of the explosion? Improper storage of dangerous ammonium...

Infectious diseases and pandemics aside, one of the most lethal threats to South African citizens remains fatal road accidents. In a country where the December death toll surpasses that of most countries’ annual road accident statistics, staying safe on our roads has...

With lockdown regulations having been eased, more and more businesses have been given the opportunity to open their doors to the public again. What this means at NOSA is the ability to offer personalised classroom training once more, and to provide much-needed health...

With the current state of the world being what it is, there’s never been a more important time to prioritise health and safety training. Not only does ongoing safety training keep your employees educated and informed, it can help to minimise downtime, decrease...

There’s no doubt that COVID-19 continues to cast its shadow on just about everything at present – and for the immediate future. With unemployment figures set to reach up to 40% of South Africa’s population, you can be excused for looking at the above cri de coeur, and...

Perhaps the single greatest challenge to successfully completing an online course is yourself. In other words, you can be your own greatest enemy. And not by any deliberate action – you aren’t wilfully attempting to self-sabotage your efforts (well, unless you are,...

South Africa just breached the 100 000 mark for COVID-19 cases, with half these being reported in the last 14 days. This exponential growth is inevitable as greater easing of the lockdown restrictions is carried out. Now more than ever, rigorous application of safety...

Contrary to expected assumptions, transitioning from a classroom to a virtual learning space is not a one-for-one trade. While e-learning has gone from a niche type of teaching for techy subjects, to being a preferred and necessary way to teach just about everything,...

How a blended approach to upskilling will reap greater rewards than an ‘either, or’ scenario. During a time that now feels like it existed in an entirely different age, sitting down to a meal out was sometimes quite daunting. With everyone looking for the edge, you...

1. In your experience of road safety advocacy, what is the major cause of road incidences in South Africa? I believe the best answer is human error and not obeying the rules of the road. This includes drunk driving, speeding, overloading, reckless crossing of roads by...

When ISO 45001 was first published in March 2018, the three-year timeline to update your safety system seemed a long time away. Now, halfway through 2020, the March 2021 deadline looms. What once allowed for a paced approach to ensuring your existing systems aligned...

How skills training can help you to build a skilled and capable workforce. A willingness to invest in the skills of your employees shows that you are committed to them and are willing to help them do everything possible to get better at their job. The positive benefit...

Use discretionary grants to secure funding for your training from SETA. Discretionary grants are paid out at the discretion of SETA management for skills development projects linked to scarce and critical skills. These grants are applicable when an employer addresses...

Employers can claim back up to R 120 000 from the learnership tax allowance programme. Training and development for employees plays a vital role in the growth and success of a company, but budget concerns often lead employers to think – or hope – that employees will...

Indoor and outdoor air quality topics have been a global concern for a number of years. In 2016 the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported that 92% of the world’s population lived in places where air quality levels exceed WHO limits. Imagine an entire global...

Risk management and assessment are not new concepts and have been evolving for decades. Many methodologies and techniques originate from the military, aviation, shipping and petroleum industries, such as FMEA and bow-tie analysis. Today, they remain some of the major...

It’s important to evaluate your health and safety training because it’s easy to assume that if you’ve provided training to workers, you can pat yourself on the back and think you’re done. But if you do, you’ve put your cart before your horse. If your goal is to...

Construction, and the costs of construction accidents, is an area of major concern to employers. Many people do not realise how much accidents really cost, because a lot of the expense isn’t obvious. Attention to accident prevention can and will improve a company’s...

Everybody needs a benchmark. How can you know whether what you’re doing is good enough, if you have nothing to compare it to? Take this quick quiz to see how your HSE efforts measure up! Answers at the end. General 1. The most important reason for carrying out a risk...

Training is a major responsibility. Whether you’re a training professional, a veteran of company training, or have just been asked to take over or start up a training programme, you have a great deal of responsibility. Just think about all the different kinds of...