South African EHS Compliance Hub
Your complete guide to OHSA, MHSA, COIDA, POPIA, and other regulatory requirements. Stay compliant, avoid penalties, and protect your organization.
Key Regulatory Frameworks
Comprehensive coverage of South Africa's primary EHS legislation with integrated compliance workflows.
OHSA
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Act 85 of 1993 governs workplace health and safety for most South African workplaces, excluding mining operations.
Key Requirements
- Employer duties under Section 8
- Safety committee requirements
- Health and Safety Representatives
- Incident reporting (Section 24)
- Risk assessments
- Written safe work procedures
Reporting Deadlines
MHSA
Mine Health and Safety Act
Act 29 of 1996 specifically governs health and safety in mining operations, with stringent reporting and compliance requirements.
Key Requirements
- Section 11 employer duties
- Mandatory Codes of Practice
- Principal Inspector notifications
- Occupational hygiene monitoring
- Medical surveillance
- Legal appointments
Reporting Deadlines
COIDA
Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act
Act 130 of 1993 provides for compensation to employees who are injured or contract diseases in the course of their employment.
Key Requirements
- Registration with Compensation Fund
- Annual return of earnings
- Incident reporting to Fund
- Medical examination requirements
- Record keeping obligations
- Rehabilitation provisions
Reporting Deadlines
POPIA
Protection of Personal Information Act
Act 4 of 2013 regulates the processing of personal information, with implications for EHS data management and employee records.
Key Requirements
- Lawful processing of personal data
- Purpose limitation
- Data minimization
- Data subject rights
- Information Officer appointment
- Security safeguards
Reporting Deadlines
Additional Regulations
Ensemble also supports compliance with these subsidiary regulations and frameworks.
Environmental Regulations
NEMA and environmental management requirements
Construction Regulations
Requirements for construction work under OHSA
General Safety Regulations
Machinery, electrical, and hazardous substances
Driven Machinery Regulations
Requirements for machinery operation and maintenance
How Ensemble Ensures Compliance
Our platform is built from the ground up for South African regulatory requirements, with automated workflows, deadline tracking, and one-click reporting.
- Automated incident classification per regulation
- Deadline tracking with escalation alerts
- Pre-populated regulatory forms
- One-click submission to authorities
- Complete audit trails for inspections
- Real-time compliance dashboards
- Regulatory update notifications
- Expert support from SA compliance specialists
Free Compliance Resources
Download checklists, guides, and templates to support your compliance journey.
OHSA Compliance Checklist
Complete checklist for OHS Act compliance
MHSA Reporting Guide
Step-by-step DMR reporting procedures
COIDA Forms Package
All COIDA forms with completion guides
POPIA for EHS Managers
Data protection in safety management
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