SafeTech First Aid, Fire & Safety Training

22/01/2026

Knowing the risks is the first step to preventing incidents.

Employers must ensure that workers understand the hazards linked to their tasks, machinery, materials, and work environment.

Effective health and safety training saves lives.

Employer must see to it that every is informed and understands the hazards of any work being done, anything being produced, processed, used, stored, handled or transported, and any equipment or machinery being used. https://ow.ly/C32K50TxSAC

14/01/2026

14/01/2026

While recent fires are reportedly under control, changing weather conditions can still escalate risk.

Fire preparedness, early detection, and proper training remain critical — especially during high-risk seasons.

Prevention and readiness save lives, property, and livelihoods.

While no fires are currently out of control, volatile wind conditions mean crews remain on high alert.

14/01/2026

Workplace safety is a shared responsibility.
Employees must follow safety procedures, use protective equipment correctly, and report hazards — while employers must provide training, guidance, and safe systems of work.

Contact us for training and support on OHS matters.

Workers should cooperate with employers by taking care of their own safety, complying with the instructions given regarding safety and health, using protective equipment correctly and reporting hazardous conditions or accidents.

13/01/2026

Authorities are investigating the cause of the latest fire in the Overstrand.

Fires place lives and businesses at risk, reminding us of the importance of prevention, vigilance, and proper fire safety training.

Municipal officials say preliminary information suggests the blaze did not start naturally, raising concerns of possible arson.

13/01/2026

Incident update: Hazmat technicians have confirmed the area in Montague Gardens is now safe.

A reminder of the importance of proper hazardous materials management and trained emergency response.

Preparedness, training, and correct response save lives.

12/01/2026

The wider impact of fire incidents.

With tourism a vital part of the regional economy, road closures and flare-ups near key resorts are forcing business owners to make tough decisions.

12/01/2026

A reminder of the importance of fire readiness.

Firefighters in the Overberg district are still battling raging fires in Pearly Beach and Stanford, while the fire in the Franschhoek area has been largely contained.

12/01/2026

Update from Eyewitness News:
The Pearly Beach fire has been contained. Crews continue with controlled backburns to prevent further spread.

Fire season remains a high-risk period — continued vigilance is essential.

Emergency services warn that fire danger still remains high across the area, despite cooler temperatures.

12/01/2026

🔥 Fire Season Awareness

As wildfire conditions continue across the Western Cape, it’s critical that we act responsibly and lawfully when encountering wildlife affected by fires.

Thank you to CapeNature for this important guidance. Please read and share to help protect both people and wildlife.

⚠️ Fire Season Update | What to do if you encounter wildlife affected by fire

As the Western Cape continues to experience an intense and extended wildfire season, CapeNature is urging the public to act responsibly and lawfully when encountering wildlife affected by fires.

Fynbos is naturally adapted to fire, and many animals can recover without human intervention. Wildlife must not be touched, captured, fed, or removed, even if they appear injured or disoriented. Only trained and authorised individuals may assist — removing wildlife without permission is unlawful.

If you encounter an animal that is injured or in immediate danger, keep a safe distance, note the location, and contact the appropriate authorities.

👉 Read the full update with emergency contact details here: https://zurl.co/eYRc9

08/01/2026

Incident reporting is a legal duty.
Informing health and safety representatives promptly saves lives and ensures compliance.

[DYK ] Employer must, as soon as possible, inform health and safety representatives of the occurrence of an incident in the workplace. An incident is an event that occurs at the workplace where a person is killed, injured or becomes ill.