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Specializing in all Occupational Health and Safety training.
* SHE Representative
* Fire Fighter
* First Aider
* Incident Investigator
* HIRA
* Evacuation Warden
* PASMA Training
* Work at Height
* Fall Prevention
* Fall Arrest Rescue
* Ladder Training

🔥 Is Your Building Actually Fire Compliant?Many Gauteng businesses only discover fire-protection problems when there is ...
07/09/2026

🔥 Is Your Building Actually Fire Compliant?

Many Gauteng businesses only discover fire-protection problems when there is an inspection, an insurance query, a fire alarm fault — or an actual emergency.

If you manage a commercial, industrial, retail or warehouse property, it is worth checking whether your:

✅ Fire extinguishers and hose reels are correctly maintained
✅ Fire detection system is being serviced at the correct intervals
✅ Smoke detectors are correctly positioned
✅ Fire alarm faults are being investigated
✅ Suppression systems are suitable for the risk
✅ Escape plans are up to date
✅ Fire-safety documentation is available

Our latest guide explains what Gauteng building owners should be looking for.

👉 Read it here:
https://www.altrafire.co.za/fire-protection-in-gauteng-what-building-owners-need-to-know/

Not sure where your building stands?

📩 Contact Altrafire and let us assess your fire-protection systems before a small problem becomes a major one.

🔥 Altrafire — Fire Protection Specialists

🚨 Would your workplace be ready if a DEL inspector arrived today?Here are 7 warning signs that say you may not be:❌ Nobo...
07/09/2026

🚨 Would your workplace be ready if a DEL inspector arrived today?

Here are 7 warning signs that say you may not be:

❌ Nobody can clearly explain what OHS items are still outstanding
❌ Training certificates are scattered and expiry dates are not tracked
❌ Appointment letters exist, but people do not understand their duties
❌ Risk assessments no longer match the actual workplace
❌ Emergency procedures have not been tested recently
❌ The same findings keep coming back in audits
❌ You would need several days to “get ready” for an inspection

If you need a week to prepare for an OHS inspection, you are probably not compliant today.

Read the full article here:
https://www.altramed.co.za/7-signs-your-workplace-is-not-ready-for-a-del-inspection/

Altra Medical Productions can help you identify the real gaps before an inspector does.

📊 **Do you actually know who in your company needs safety training next?**An OHS training matrix should do more than lis...
07/09/2026

📊 **Do you actually know who in your company needs safety training next?**

An OHS training matrix should do more than list certificates.

It should show you:

✅ Who needs training
✅ Who has completed it
✅ Which shift they work
✅ Which area they cover
✅ When their training expires
✅ Where you have compliance gaps
✅ Whether you have backup coverage

Too many companies only discover expired certificates or missing competence when an audit or DEL inspection is already underway.

A good training matrix helps you stay ahead of that.

Read the full article here:
https://www.altramed.co.za/how-to-build-an-ohs-training-matrix-that-keeps-your-workplace-compliant/

Is your fire alarm panel showing EARTH FAULT or GROUND FAULT?That warning usually means part of the fire alarm circuit h...
07/09/2026

Is your fire alarm panel showing EARTH FAULT or GROUND FAULT?

That warning usually means part of the fire alarm circuit has developed an unintended electrical connection to earth.

Common causes include:

damaged fire alarm cable
water ingress or moisture
cable touching metal conduit or steelwork
loose or frayed conductors
damaged detectors, modules or bases
faults introduced during renovations or building work

An earth fault may be permanent or intermittent — and in some cases it only appears when it rains.

The important point is this:

If the panel is showing an earth fault, don’t just keep resetting it. Find the cause.

A persistent fault can affect the reliability of the fire detection system and should be investigated by a competent fire alarm technician.

Read the full article here:

https://www.altrafire.co.za/fire-alarm-panel-showing-earth-fault-what-does-it-mean/

🚨 Would your workplace be ready if a Department of Employment and Labour inspector arrived tomorrow?OHS compliance is no...
06/09/2026

🚨 Would your workplace be ready if a Department of Employment and Labour inspector arrived tomorrow?

OHS compliance is not just about having a safety file.

A compliant workplace should be able to show that:

✅ Risks have been identified and controlled
✅ Legal appointments are current
✅ The right people are trained and competent
✅ First-aid and emergency arrangements are in place
✅ Evacuation procedures are understood and tested
✅ Inspections and corrective actions are being completed
✅ Management knows what is still outstanding

The real question is not:

“Do we have the paperwork?”

It is:

“Can we prove that our safety system actually works?”

Read the full guide here:
https://www.altramed.co.za/how-do-i-know-if-my-workplace-is-ohs-compliant-in-south-africa/

Is your fire alarm going off when there is no fire?Repeated false alarms are more than just an inconvenience. They disru...
06/09/2026

Is your fire alarm going off when there is no fire?

Repeated false alarms are more than just an inconvenience. They disrupt operations, frustrate staff and tenants, and eventually create a dangerous problem:

People stop trusting the alarm.

Common causes include:

cooking fumes
steam
dust
welding and hot work
aerosol sprays
high airflow from HVAC systems
insects and detector contamination
water ingress
external smoke
faulty or unsuitable detectors

SANS 10139 makes it clear that repeated false alarms should be investigated — not simply reset and ignored.

The goal is simple:

A fire alarm system that stays quiet when there is no fire, and is trusted when there is.

Read the full article here:
https://www.altrafire.co.za/why-does-my-fire-alarm-keep-giving-false-alarms-south-africa/

🚨 Would your emergency plan actually work today?Having an evacuation map on the wall is not enough.A workplace emergency...
06/09/2026

🚨 Would your emergency plan actually work today?

Having an evacuation map on the wall is not enough.

A workplace emergency system should clearly answer:

✅ Who raises the alarm?
✅ Who calls emergency services?
✅ Who manages the evacuation?
✅ Who assists injured people?
✅ Who accounts for staff, visitors and contractors?
✅ Where does everyone assemble?
✅ What happens if the normal exit cannot be used?
✅ When was the last drill, and were problems corrected?

Your emergency arrangements should reflect the actual risks, layout, people and shifts in your workplace — not a generic template.

Read the full guide here:
https://www.altramed.co.za/?p=3858&preview=true

🦺 What safety training does your company actually need?It is not as simple as booking the same courses for every employe...
06/09/2026

🦺 What safety training does your company actually need?

It is not as simple as booking the same courses for every employee.

Your training requirements should be based on:

✅ The OHS Act and applicable regulations
✅ Your number of employees
✅ The hazards in your workplace
✅ The duties people perform
✅ Your shifts and working hours
✅ Your emergency arrangements

This may include:

• First Aid
• Health & Safety Representative training
• Fire and emergency response
• Evacuation roles
• OHS Legal Liability for managers
• Risk Assessment and Incident Investigation
• Work at Height and other hazard-specific training

The goal is not to collect certificates.

The goal is to make sure the right people are competent, available and properly trained for the risks and responsibilities in your workplace.

Read the full guide here:
https://www.altramed.co.za/what-safety-training-does-my-company-legally-need-south-africa/

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