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Construction Regulation 10: What a Compliant Fall Protection Plan Actually Requires

Compliance & Standards

Construction Regulation 10: What a Compliant Fall Protection Plan Actually Requires

A generic safety induction isn't a Fall Protection Plan. Here's what Construction Regulation 10 actually requires, and who's allowed to compile it.

2 June 2026 · 7 min read

SANS 1808 vs SANS 50795: What Each Standard Actually Covers

Compliance & Standards

SANS 1808 vs SANS 50795: What Each Standard Actually Covers

These two standards get quoted together constantly, but they cover completely different equipment. Here's the difference, in plain terms.

18 May 2026 · 6 min read

Why Annual Anchor Inspection Isn't Optional (And What Happens If You Skip It)

Inspection & Maintenance

Why Annual Anchor Inspection Isn't Optional (And What Happens If You Skip It)

An anchor that passed its pull test on installation day doesn't stay compliant on its own. Here's what changes over a year, and what it costs to ignore.

27 April 2026 · 6 min read

Temporary vs Permanent Fall Protection: Which Does Your Site Actually Need

Buying Guide

Temporary vs Permanent Fall Protection: Which Does Your Site Actually Need

Neither option is automatically cheaper or safer. Here's how to actually decide, based on how the site will be used, not just the project budget.

9 April 2026 · 6 min read

The Real Cost of Non-Compliant Anchors on a South African Roof

Site Safety

The Real Cost of Non-Compliant Anchors on a South African Roof

An anchor bolted into the wrong substrate can look identical to a compliant one. Here's why that gap is more common in South Africa than people expect.

22 March 2026 · 7 min read

Preparing Your Safety File for a Fall Protection Audit

Compliance & Standards

Preparing Your Safety File for a Fall Protection Audit

Most safety file gaps aren't about missing equipment - they're about missing paperwork for equipment that's actually fine. Here's what an auditor actually checks.

4 March 2026 · 6 min read

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