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Monday, 06 October 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Improving Incident and Accident Investigations in the South African Construction Industry » Improving incident and accident investigations in the South African construction industry: A human factors/ergonomics pers...
Monday, 01 September 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Enhancing Safety in Construction: The Role of the MBSA Audit System » The Master Builders South Africa (MBSA) Audit System is designed to improve health and safety compliance in the constructi...
Monday, 04 August 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Motor Vehicle Accidents in the South African Construction Industry: A Persistent Safety Concern » Introduction Motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) remain one of the most significant yet preventable safety challenges in the...
Monday, 07 July 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) The impact of fatigue & long hours on South African construction safety » Introduction Fatigue is a silent but serious threat on construction sites across South Africa. While long hours are oft...
Monday, 02 June 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Struck-by Accidents in The South Africa Construction Industry » In South Africa's construction industry, "struck-by" accidents are a significant concern. According to the Federated Emplo...
Sunday, 04 May 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Falls from Different Levels in the South African Construction Industry » Overview Falls from height remain a significant safety concern in the South African construction industry. According...
Monday, 07 April 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Slips and over-exertion in the construction industry » As per FEM's quarterly accident statistics, slips and over-exertion are among the top three causes of workplace accidents...
Monday, 03 March 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Building a Safety Culture: Leadership and Worker Engagement » Building a strong safety culture in the construction industry requires a combination of effective leadership and active wo...
Saturday, 01 February 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Health, safety and environmental goals for 2025 » The start of a new year is the perfect time to reflect on our health, safety and environmental (HSE) practices a...
Monday, 02 December 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Builders’ Break: OHS Preparation for the Festive Season » Construction sites in South Africa often face unique Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) challenges during the...
Monday, 04 November 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Climate change impacting construction health and safety in South Africa » Climate change significantly impacts construction health and safety in South Africa, posing various challenges a...
Monday, 07 October 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Could ergonomics be the next frontier in improving health, safety and productivity.. ? » Could ergonomics be the next frontier in improving health, safety and productivity In the construction industry?...
Monday, 02 September 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Effective Management of Subcontractors for OHS on South African Construction Sites » Managing subcontractors for Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) on construction sites involves several critical...
Monday, 05 August 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Understanding Temporary Works Requirements in the Construction Industry » This article delves into the significance of temporary works in the construction industry, exploring their definition, reg...
Monday, 01 July 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Management of Excavation in the Construction Industry » Excavation is a fundamental aspect of construction, laying the groundwork for infrastructure development and bu...
Monday, 03 June 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Health and Safety Representatives » There is often confusion about what Health and Safety representatives should do in the workplace. This article w...
Monday, 03 June 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Health and Safety Representatives » There is often confusion about what Health and Safety representatives should do in the workplace. This article w...
Monday, 06 May 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Health and Safety Audit Procedure » The MBSA Star Grading is a system that was specifically designed for rating construction sites. Considering that sites are...
Monday, 06 May 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Health and Safety Audit Procedure » The MBSA Star Grading is a system that was specifically designed for rating construction sites. Considering that sites are...
Monday, 08 April 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Big Four Construction Hazards » Worldwide, construction health and safety (H&S) constitutes a challenge due to fatalities, injuries, and disease. Hist...
Monday, 04 March 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Are exoskeletons a viable option for protecting construction workers? » Construction work is still undeniably manually intensive in most parts of the world. Consequently, it is common...
Monday, 05 February 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Health and safety trends for 2024 » As we enter 2024, the field of occupational health and safety (OHS) is set for significant changes. With an increased focu...
Monday, 04 December 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Reminder: How to safeguard your site during the festive season. » For those members taking a ‘Builders break’, the Association recommends that contractors plan well since the industry cann...
Monday, 06 November 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) What does a construction Health and Safety Officer do? » In the construction world, health and safety is not just a priority; it’s a necessity. It is the foundation of successful...
Monday, 02 October 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Construction safety by design: Struck-by accidents from an ergonomics perspective. » Introduction Struck-by accidents are one of the more frequently occurring in the construction sector globally and...
Monday, 04 September 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Ladder Safety » Ladders are the most commonly used access equipment in industry. But little, or no attention is paid to their proper usage...
Monday, 07 August 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Construction Health and Safety Induction » Introduction The construction industry experiences a high number of accidents, mainly because it is labour-intensi...
Monday, 03 July 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Mental Health in Construction » Introduction This article is intended to constitute an ‘Introduction to mental health’, whic...
Friday, 02 June 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) How to create and implement an Emergency Response Plan for your construction site » The Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations 29 require that the principal contractor prepare a p...
Monday, 08 May 2023 (1 Comment - view/add) Scaffolding safety in construction » Scaffolding activities can be dangerous if the proper precautions are not adhered to. This article aims to assis...
Tuesday, 04 April 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Claims for compensation-crucial elements » When it comes to claims for compensation, many debates have arisen on the issue of whether an accident arose out of an emp...
Monday, 06 March 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Regional Health and Safety Competition 2023 - What you need to know. » With the 2023 Regional Health and Safety Competition upon us, it is important that members understand the history of...
Tuesday, 28 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) OHS Tool Box Talks » One of the fundamental rights of an employee is to be informed of the hazards and risk that he or she may be exposed to....
Thursday, 23 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Prevention of Heat-Related Illnesses » The hot and dry or humid weather conditions commonly found in KwaZulu-Natal can be dangerous for workers if they are not a...
Thursday, 23 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Safeguard your site during the festive season » For those members taking a ‘Builders break’, the Association recommends that contractors plan well for this period since t...
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