From Our Flagship - Our OHS Division:
Our company name is pronounced as “FLAME”. Originally when the first divisions were registered in 2008 we registered the name with the correct English spelling, but the documents were returned with a “V” instead of the usual “F”. We found this amusing, and decided to continue trading with the “mis-spelled” name. While we have subsequently also registered the correctly spelled name to avoid confusion and undue gorilla marketing, we will always be known as “Flame with a V”. Occupational Health & Safety has evolved greatly in the South African context since the mid 80's. Originally known and commonly referred to as the “Factory Act”, it now encompasses every aspect of the business world in South and Southern Africa. There are no exemptions, and apply equally from a one-man proprietary business to the large multi-national conglomerate. Equally so there is no industry or occupation not compelled to apply, from residential rentals to mining. The applicable legislation has equally increased over time, and some of the Acts and Regulations now applicable to OHS are:
Occupational Health & Safety Act (83 of 1993)
Electrical Installation Regulations
Unfair Practise Regulations (Western Cape)
Rental Housing Act
Asbestos Regulations
CoC-Regulations
Construction Regulations
Driven Machinery Regulations
Electrical Machinery Regulations
Environmental Regulations for Workplace
Explosive Regulations
Facilities Regulations
General Administrative Regulations
General Safety Regulations
Hazardous Biological Agents
Hazardous Chemical Substances
Passenger Conveyer Regulations
Major Hazard Installations
Noise Induced / Hearing Loss
General Machinery Regulations
Pressure Equipment Regulations
Compensation for Occupational Injuries & Diseases Act No.130 of 1993, Amended Act No. 61 of 1997
Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Amendment Act of 2002
And there is even more applicable to this maze of Regulations, Acts and Legislation. It has therefore become industry-norm to appoint professional OHS Consultants to safeguard business-owners from prosecution due to non compliance. Even the role-players in the industry has seen significant changes to their environment. NOSA used to be a statutory organisation, part of government, but today it is a private organisation and just another OHS consultancy practise. While there is as yet no statutory body or organisation for OHS consultancies, the law is quite clear and direct in requiring you to appoint COMPETENT persons under the Act. The competency is determined by Education, Training and Experience. Under the OHS Act, appointing a non-competent person will leave the business-owner unshielded and unprotected from prosecution. Since competence is determined on all aspects and disciplines of the business, it is therefore essential to ensure your skill and qualification levels of your OHS appointees are above reprieve. For this reason Vlame has the most comprehensive range of competency in the industry. Rivalled by none. Some of the qualifications held within the Vlame OHS Group are:
OHS, Environmental, Quality And Related Industry Qualifications
NOSA SHE Representatives
NOSA SHE Functions (NQF Level 2)
NOSA Health and Safety Representative
NOSA Applying SHE Principles & Procedures (NQF Level 2)
NOSA Introduction to SAMTRAC
NOSA SAMTRAC
NOSA Supervisors Safety
Preliminary Incident Investigation
Nebosch International General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
IGC 1 – Management of Health & Safety
IGC2 – Control & Hazards
IGC 3 – Practical
Accident and Incident Investigation
Working principles for Health & Safety Representatives
ISO9001:2008 Implementation & Lead Auditor – Quality Management Systems
OHSAS 18001 Implementation & Lead Auditor
ISO 14001 Environmental Assurance - Implementation & Lead Auditor
ISO 9001:2008 Quality Assurance Internal Auditor
ISO 9000:2000 Quality Assurance Lead Auditor/ Series Auditor
NEBOSH – International Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety
Firefighting
Fireman Certificate
Advanced Firefighting
Vehicle Rescue
Personal Fall Protection Safety
Emergency Medical Assistant
Ambulance Medical Assistant
CPR/Level 3 First Aid instructor
Diploma: Counselling
Safe Asbestos Removal & Handling
Courses on Siemens S5 and S7 plc, WINCC Scada, BBT Procontrol DCS, various Supervisory courses
This un-rivaled and highly sought-after skill-level allow Vlame OHS to practise in and across all industries, especially where a number of key-competencies are required within the business model of a single business. As our qualifications listed are recognised internationally, and many of them having been achieved internationally, we are able to serve, with proven competence, the most diverse client base of all consultancies within South Africa and Africa, in fact in most parts of the world. Our client base spans across the business spectrum as well, from small sole-propriatry businesses being run from home, to large multi-national companies with footprints across the globe. In the highly-regulated business environment of today it is no longer an option to be left liable for civil-claims, as well as or criminal prosecution. Systems has to be cross-implemented on various continents, and in various judicial jurisdictions. Public and employee safety has become a public relations nightmare, even of suppliers, as the Act clearly holds a business-owner responsible for all employees, including those of his contractors (any person or body with whom a contractual relationship exist), as well as for any person on any property under his control. Equally important is our National Footprint, with points of presence across Africa, and currently expanding to North America, Australia and Europe. The consistency of reports, and management of risks and liability is critical for any business. And with our integrated system and quality control, we are the ideal candidate for any business, large or small to achieve full compliancy and be shielded from risk.
