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About Safebuild DVD
The SafeBuild DVD series was borne out of a need to provide the Industry with a locally produced Occupational Health & Safety training aide that would assist in educating and informing all persons working in the Construction Industry.
At the start of the project there was no single training resource for the South African Construction Industry. The resources available, focused largely on individual elements of Health & Safety and were imported from overseas where working conditions and legislation were often very different to that in South Africa. These DVD's were often very expensive, putting them out of the reach of the people that needed them most.
With the above in mind, we put together a technical team of experts and sourced a local video production company (Sesalos) to produce the SafeBuild DVD series. We wanted the material to be comprehensive and to be based on local legislation and regulations.
Another critical consideration was to make the DVD available in 5 official languages; English, Afrikaans, Xhosa, Zulu and Sotho. This easy to use facility on the discs enables workers to be able to view and take in the important lessons in their own language.
Our final goal was to make the DVD available at an affordable price. This will enable the greatest possible uptake of the SafeBuild DVD throughout South Africa, which will mean that more workers and Industry Stakeholders are taught how to work safely and how to create a safe working environment.
We trust that the SafeBuild DVD will assist in lowering the frequency of incidents and accidents on South African construction sites and if just one life is saved through the lessons and guidelines contained in the DVD, we will feel that we have made a positive contribution to the Industry.
A project as large as this one does not happen without the assistance of a number of key people and companies.
Safebuild DVD
The SafeBuild DVD series was produced by Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal.
The Association is an employers' organisation registered in terms of the Labour Relations Act and exists to represent the interests of members, as well as to provide them with specialist support services to assist them in the successful running of their businesses. The membership comprises some 760 enterprises involved in the building industry and related activities in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. The organisation has been in existence for 108 years and is recognised and respected by a wide range of role players in the building industry and beyond.
Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal has a rich Occupational Health & Safety culture and was instrumental in launching an annual regional and national Health & Safety competition.
Testimonials
"being able to convey the safety message to the team, in their home language, has made a huge difference with respect to buy-in."
Happy Client - Durban
"Good day, I thank you very much. I received my package today and i find the quality and contents exceptionally good. This set of DVD`s should be in every employers training department. Kind regards"
PS Jansen van Vuuren (Piet) -Occupational Safety Practitioner
"The quality and the content of the SafeBuild DVD is brilliant."
Mr Lamati, Chief Inspector - Department of Labour
"The SafeBuild DVD series will go a long way in preventing accidents."
Thelma Pugh, MD - Federated Employers Mutual
"I had purchased 2 copies of the above DVD's at NOSHCON 2010. I was skeptical at first as having being involved in SHE for the past 23 years I am very well aware of all the substandard safety products out there. Firstly the price was very low for the 20 topic DVD set which added to my skepticism. However, after watching the DVDs I was pleasantly surprised. All topics are covered comprehensively. The essential safety messages are clearly and succulently provided. The really value for my organization in these DVD's is the language change options. To date I have not seen a safety communication product of such high quality that is so reasonably priced.
In my professional opinion the DVD's are of an excellent standard and would be an investment for any Company that is serious about safety and values it's greatest assets i.e. its people."
Dr Shaun Ramroop, Corporate SHE Manager - Sasol Oil (Pty) Ltd
"The Safebuild Occupational H & S Video Series for the Building & Construction Industry was a great visual aid to our HSE Department and to our technicians.
The multiple languages is perfect for this industry and helped a lot with our Multi Cultural Range of Staff."
Cheree Lombard, GPI Call Centre Manager -General Petroleum Installations
"We find the safebuild DVD one of our best investments to date. We have incorporated into our training programmes with new recruits and on rain days with existing personnel, the results have been priceless with PPE use and overall attitude to the work environments. A tool for any contractor!!!"
Antonio De Freitas, ADF Roofing
OHS Consulting
Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal has identified that in addition to our standard OHS Member Services offering, there is a need within the construction industry for a more comprehensive service bouquet. With this in mind we have introduced a variety of Consulting Services also available to non-members.
Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal offers a comprehensive Occupational Health & Safety Consultancy service that will assist Members and Non-Members to comply with the requirements as set out in the Construction Regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993 and subsequent amendments thereto.
OHS Consulting services are offered to Members at a discounted rate and to Non-Members at a market- related rate. Our consultants meet the requirements of the South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professionals (SACPCMP) for Professional Construction Health and Safety Agents (Pr. CHSA).
Construction Ergonomic services
The Association also offers Construction ergonomic services. Watch this video to learn more:
The Association has the following registrations with SACPCMP:
- Pr.CHSA (Professional Construction Health and Safety Agent)
- CHSM(Construction Health and Safety Manager)
- CHSO (Construction Health and Safety Officer)
These registrations added to the expertise of the unit enable the Association to deliver a professional service that meets all safety requirements
Consulting Services Include:
- Full Pr. CHSA Services for Clients as per Construction Regulation 5(7) a & b,
- Developing of Safety Specifications and Base Line Risk Assessments for Clients
- Conducting of site audits and inspections
- Submit written reports on audits and inspections
- Assist with incident investigations
- Provide assistance during Department of Labour inquiries
Members qualify for a substantial discount.
For more information, please contact the Association's OHS Co-ordinator on 031 831 3205 or fill out a contact form by CLICKING HERE.
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The SafeBuild DVD series can be watched in 5 different languages and covers the following topics:
| Health & Safety Administration | Form Work & Support Work | Excavations |
| Education, Training & Promotion | Ladders | Tools |
| Public Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness | Fall Protection | Lifting Machinery & Lifting Tackle |
| Personal Protective Equipment & Clothing | Electrical Safe Guarding | Hoists |
| Workplace, Environment, Health & Hygiene | Fire Prevention & Precautions | Conveyors |
| Housekeeping | Demolition Work | Site Plant & Machinery |
| Scaffolding | Excavations | Plant and Storage Yards |
The SafeBuild DVD will help you:
- Comply with Health & Safety legislation and regulations
- Avoid a fine and/or jail sentence
- Decrease the huge direct and indirect costs associated with an accident
- Increase productivity and efficiency on site
- Save your life and the lives of your most important assets - your employees
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