The benefits of Health & Safety training inthe Construction Industry for Employe

Posted by Dulce Morris on January 28th, 2016

Life is your most precious possession! It can easily be lost, but can never be replaced. The construction industry has always been regarded as high risk, meaning that construction personnel face dangers on a daily basis. It thus becomes essential that these risks are managed to ensure a safe workplace for all. Every injury is one too many, and often translates into much suffering to the injured and their loved ones. Construction safety involves more than telling employees to “work safely”, or “be careful!”, or handing out a few ear plugs and gloves. Ensuring legal compliance means carefully analyzing the specific risks involved, training employees to recognize these risks, and take the necessary precautions.

The Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 provides a comprehensive framework in order to safeguard worker safety and health. However, much of the legislation is self-regulatory, meaning that the responsibility falls on the employer to maintain compliance. The Department of Labour does not always have the resources to effectively monitor compliance. With the rapid emergence of small to medium size enterprises in the construction industry, many companies either do not have the knowledge, or the skills to implement an effective health and safety management programme. This often becomes evident when contractors suddenly require a health and safety file in order to tender for a project, only to discover that they have very little in place.

An essential part of any safety management programme is health and safety training. The Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and the Construction Regulations require the appointment of several key individuals who play important roles in the safety programme. It is essential that these individuals be given adequate training. This will enable them to fully understand their duties and functions as required by law, and also give them the practical skills needed to fulfill these duties. The National Occupational Safety & Health Consultancy has been operating since 1986, and has both the resources and personnel to offer quality services to the construction industry.

The National Occupational Safety & Health Consultancy have a long track record of providing quality services to industry in South Africa. Our services include a broad range of health and safety training, auditing and inspections, implementation of safety management programmes, risk assessments, safety signage and personal protective equipment. Details can be found on our website: safetytraining.co.za

Our accredited training courses include the following: first aid training, health and safety representatives training, scaffold erector and inspector training, fire training, forklift training, and lifting machinery training.

Health and safety training is a wise investment. Not only does it contribute to legal compliance with the OHS Act and Regulations, but it also creates a safer, more productive workplace. Accidents result in damage to materials, loss of stock and injuries. All this leads to loss of production, delays and ultimately costs your company money. The effects often go far beyond the immediate costs of first aid and hospital fees. It therefore goes without saying that training is an essential safeguard to your company’s assets.

The content on these websites is researched and designed by the industry experts. Accident prevention is a complex subject, as the workplace has become increasingly mechanized. It is simply because these experts are setting up a platform, where people from any part of the world can learn about their safety protocol. So, whether you are a small builder, corporate firm, client, designer, contractor or construction worker, it is your responsibility to comply with health and safety legislation. If you are finding it difficult to source a training provider, don’t delay in visiting safetytraining.co.za and our agents will provide a free quote. We pride ourselves in offering a same day service, meaning that you will receive the requested information within 24 hours.

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