Knowledge base
Practical articles on OHS Act compliance, safety files, health and safety plans, and what South African contractors need to know before going on site.
This knowledge hub covers everything South African contractors and safety consultants need to know about construction safety compliance. Articles are written by practising OHS professionals and grounded in the OHS Act 85 of 1993 and Construction Regulations 2014. Topics covered include what documents belong in a safety file, how health and safety plans affect timelines and budgets, the pitfalls of DIY compliance, and how analytics-driven safety management reduces incidents on site. Each article links to authoritative sources and connects directly to the relevant regulatory provisions — so you can verify every claim against the legislation. Whether you are preparing for a Department of Employment and Labour inspection, advising a client on compliance, or simply trying to understand what a compliant safety file actually requires, you will find a practical, regulation-grounded answer here.
A complete breakdown of the documents required in a South African construction safety file under the OHS Act 85 of 1993 and Construction Regulations 2014.
Data-driven safety management is changing how South African contractors identify hazards, track compliance, and prevent incidents on site.
Why self-assembled health and safety files often fail a Department of Labour inspection — and what a compliant safety plan actually requires.
What a health and safety plan must contain under the OHS Act 85 of 1993 — and why site-specificity, completeness, and current documentation all matter.
Emergency procedures, first aid appointments, and evacuation plans required by the OHS Act — and how they fit into a compliant construction safety file.
A well-prepared health and safety plan is not just a compliance cost — it directly affects whether a construction project runs on time and within budget.
How MySafetyFile generates a complete, site-specific construction safety file in 8 minutes for R500 — fully OHS Act and Construction Regulations compliant.
