This document provides information about the services offered by Safetech, including EHS risk assessments, occupational hygiene surveys, ergonomics surveys, EHS management system development and implementation, environmental monitoring, identification of legal requirements, compliance audits, internal auditor training, and general EHS training. It also includes contact information for two Safetech offices in South Africa and details that the company has been SANAS accredited since January 2015. Training courses offered in June and July 2016 are listed, and there is background information provided on an employee named Kaitlin Burger.

1. Staff Profile
EHS Newsletter
May 2016
WE PROVIDE A NUMBER
OF DIFFERENT SERVICES
TO ASSIST OUR CLIENTS
THAT INCLUDE:
• EHS Risk Assessments
• Occupational Hygiene
Surveys
• Ergonomics Surveys
• EHS Management
System development
and implementation
• Environmental
Monitoring
• Identification of EHS
Legal Requirements
and Compliance
Audits
• Internal Auditor
Training
• General EHS Training
Newsletter compiled by
Lee Rands
HW592A1000508
OH0049
Safetrain cc t/a Safetech is a SANAS Accredited Inspection Body, Nr. OH 0049. Refer to www.sanas.co.za for Directory Accredited
Facilities, Inspection Bodies for schedule of accreditation.
DoL Approved Inspection Authority
(OH0049-CI-09)
2016
JUNE
2-3 Jun Incident Investigation **
6 Jun Introduction to the OHS Act (free copy of OHS Act)
10 Jun Driven Machinery Regulations
JULY
4 Jul SHE Reps
5 Jul Fire Prevention
6 Jul Hazardous Chemical Substances
Kaitlin Burger
Office Administrator
(Southern Region)
* HWSETA Accredited
** Unit Standard Aligned
Port Elizabeth
OBTRUSIVE LIGHTING
The major sufferers of this intrusion are most commonly the
occupants of surrounding premises and users (motorists and
pedestrians) of adjacent roads. The main causes of obtrusive
lighting are improperly aimed and unshielded luminaires.
STANDARD USED / STATUTORY
REQUIREMENTS
SANS 10389-2:2007
Exterior Lighting
(Part 2: Exterior Security Lighting)
Man's invention of artificial light has done much to safeguard and
enhance our night-time environment but, if not properly controlled,
obtrusive light (sometimes referred to as light pollution) can present
serious physiological and ecological problems and should be
seriously considered when designing and installing security lighting
to any premises.
Sky glow (the brightening of the night sky), glare (the uncomfortable
brightness of a light source when viewed against a darker
background) and light intrusion (the spilling of light beyond the
boundary of the property or area being lit) are all forms of obtrusive
light which may cause nuisance to others and waste money and
energy.
TypesofObtrusiveLight
Luminaire Aiming Angles
https://www.theilp.org.uk/documents/obtrusive-light/
How long have you been
working for Safetech?
I started with the company
in January 2015.
What are your passions and
interests?
My interests: handmade
jewellery, photography,
perfumes
My passions: spontaneous
adventure, babies, young
moms.

2. Southern Office:
PO Box 27607
Greenacres
Port Elizabeth
6057
Tel: +27 (0)41 365 6846
Fax: +27 (0)41 365 2123
info@safetech.co.za
Northern Office:
PO Box 80171
Doornpoort
Pretoria
0017
Tel: +27 (0)82 4111 571
Fax: +27 (0)86 6579 864
carlita.westoby@safetech.co.za
HW592A1000508
OH0049
Refer to
www.sanas.co.za
for Schedule of
Accreditation
TOOLBOX TALKS
Use of Hard Hats
Hard hats should be used when falling object hazards may result from activities with proximity to:
 persons or operations where accidental dropping or loss of material, tools, equipment or other
articles could lead to a head injury.
 a barricaded or posted demolition or construction area where head hazards exist.
 objects stored on shelves, platforms, etc. that may fall and cause head injury.
 overhead exposed energized conductors nearby.
Don’t Lose Your Head
Use Your Hard Hat
Protecting employees from potential head injuries is a key element of any safety program. A head
injury could be fatal or at the very least, impair an employee for life. Wearing a hard hat is one of the
easiest ways to protect an employee's head from injury, impact or penetration hazards as well as from
electrical shock and burn hazards. Ensure that hard hats meet the applicable requirements outlined in
SANS 1397:2003.
The Clock Is Ticking on Your Hard
Hat
Hard hats should be replaced every 3
years, regardless of outward
appearance. If it is being used in an
environment that includes higher
exposure to temperature extremes,
sunlight or chemicals, hard hats may
need to be replaced sooner. Each
helmet, when manufactured, has a year
and month of manufacture stamped
onto the inside of the shell near the
peak for easy reading – this will help
you work out when it needs replacing.
http://www.stellarindustrial.com/customer/stinta/images/pdf/Hard_Hat_Life_Expentancy.pdf
The Hard Hat Consists of Two Components:
 the shell
 suspension
During shell inspection, look for cracks, nicks, dents,
gouges and any damage caused by impact, penetration,
abrasions or rough treatment. If your hard hat is made of
thermoplastic materials, inspect the shell for the following:
stiffness, brittleness, fading, dullness of color or a chalky
appearance. If the shell shows any of the above or if it is
damaged in any other way, it should be removed from
service and replaced immediately.
12 represents
year of
manufacture
3 represents
month of
manufacture
7 represents
day of
manufacture
This helmet was therefore manufactured on the 7th March 2012
When the temperature deviates from the optimum level, employees may at first only
experience discomfort that is of a subjective nature. However this may eventually lead to
physical problems that impair health and productivity. Cold stress occurs when the body is
unable to retain enough heat, which may result in shivering, fatigue, frostbite, confusion or
even loss of consciousness.
The thermal requirements of the Environmental Regulations for Workplaces,
OHS Act 85 of 1993 makes provision for cold stress:
 Where the dry bulb temperature taken over a four hour period falls below 6 °C indoors, or
below 6 °C at any time outdoors, reasonable steps must be taken to protect employees
against the cold.
 Employees working in refrigerated environments must be provided with thermal
protective clothing, medical surveillance and the time spent in the refrigerated
environment may not exceed the periods prescribed by the regulations.
http://www.ocsa.co.za/occupational-hygiene-environment/occupational-hygiene-surveys-monitoring/thermal-comfort/
THERMAL COMFORT – COLD STRESS
Maintaining a constant level of thermal comfort is important to ensure a safe, healthy and productive
workplace. Feeling hot or cold does not only depend on air temperature, but involves a complex
relationship between environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, air movement and
radiant heat. Personal factors, such as the level of activity and insulation provided by clothing, also
play a role.