Resources
Legislation and FAQ
The laws that drive the work, and straight answers to what clients ask us most.
Legislation
Legislation
Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993
The core law: duties of employers, employees, manufacturers and the inspectorate.
Construction Regulations, 2014
Client, designer and contractor duties, the H&S specification and plan, and construction work permits.
Department of Employment and Labour
The inspectorate, notifications, and the construction work permit process.
Free tool
Safety file checklist
Tick what's in your file today. General guide only: what a file needs depends on the project.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does a Client OHS Agent do?
Under the Construction Regulations 2014 a client may appoint a competent agent to manage health and safety on their behalf. We draft the health and safety specification and baseline risk assessment, review the principal contractor's health and safety plan, audit the site, and keep the safety file in order from briefing to close-out.
Do I need a construction work permit?
Construction work above the thresholds in the Construction Regulations 2014 needs a construction work permit from the Department of Employment and Labour before work starts. We prepare and submit the documentation during procurement so it's in place before work starts.
Can you place a full-time Safety Officer on my site?
Yes. We place Safety Officers and Safety Managers on site for the length of a project, or provide monthly OHS management and audits where a full-time appointment isn't needed.
Do you work outside Cape Town?
Yes. We're based in Brackenfell and work countrywide, with accredited training facilitators across South Africa.
How quickly do you follow up on audit findings?
At-risk findings go out with a corrective-action deadline, normally three days, and we track the photographic or documentary evidence through to close-out. Critical findings go straight to a senior professional.
Are you insured?
Yes. Siyakhatala Safety carries professional indemnity insurance, and we're registered on the supplier databases of the City of Cape Town, Drakenstein Municipality and Trade World.