NOSA COMPANY PROFILE

NOSACOMPANYPROFILE
NOSAisaSouthAfricaninitiativesettingglobalstandardsin
occupational risk management solutions that enhance
clients’ business performance. Services and products are
tailor‐madeaccordingtoclients’needsandriskprofilesand
include areas such as occupational health, safety, hygiene,
working at heights, environmental management, mine
safety, quality management, behaviour‐based safety,
HIV/Aids in the workplace, social responsibility and
sustainability.
CONTENTS
NOSATrainingProgrammes.........................................................................................................3
NOSAAuditServices.........................................................................................................................6
NOSAWorking@Heights..............................................................................................................16
NOSAOccupationalHygiene(AIA)..........................................................................................17
NOSAMining.....................................................................................................................................18
NOSATechnologies........................................................................................................................20
NOSAEducationSystem...............................................................................................................21
NOSAConsultingServices...........................................................................................................22
NOSACertificationServices........................................................................................................24
NOSASupportProducts...............................................................................................................25
NOSHCON...........................................................................................................................................30
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1.
NOSATRAININGPROGRAMMES
NOSAisanaccreditedNEBOSH®andSETAtrainingprovideraswellasISO9001certified.Courses
arepresentedbyexperienced,well‐qualifiedandaccreditedfull‐timetrainingfacilitatorsatallNOSA
officesworldwideorin‐house/on‐site.
GENERAL&INTRODUCTORYCOURSES
ApplyingSHEPrinciples&Procedures(ASHEPP)(US259604)
BasicSHEInspections
EnvironmentalAwareness
IntroductiontoOccupationalSHE
OfficeHealth&Safety
SHEInduction(US259639)
SHEREPRESENTATIVE/SUPERVISORYCOURSES
COIDAct
IntroductiontoOccupationalHealth&SafetyAct
PreliminaryIncidentInvestigation(US259617)
SafetyforSupervisorsTrainingCourse
SafetyforSupervisorsTrainingCoursewithPractical
SHERepresentative
SHERepresentativeFunctions(US259619&US259622)
SPECIALISEDCOURSES
NOSAAuditor(US12674)
HazardIdentification&RiskAssessment(HIRA)(US244287)
NOSAIncidentInvestigationLevel3(US120335)
IntroductiontoSAMTRAC®
ITIS:Train‐the‐Trainer(US117870)
MIRACLESCourse
NOSAIntegratedFiveStarSystemNavigator
Procedures&Observations(US120337)
SAMTRAC®(US244283)
SAMTRAC®forGeneralIndustry(Namibia)(US244283)
StrategicRiskPlanning(US12885)
INTERNATIONALCOURSES
NEBOSHInternationalConstructionCertificate(ICC)
NEBOSHInternationalGeneralCertificate(IGC)
NEBOSHNationalEnvironmentalCertificate(NEC)
SAMTRAC®International
FIREFIGHTING&FIRSTAIDCOURSES
BasicFireAwareness
FireFighting‐Level1(US252250*)
FirstAid‐Level1(US119567*)
FirstAid‐Level2(US120496*)
FirstAid‐Level3(US376480*)
ADVANCEDSHELEGISLATIONCOURSES
AdvancedOHSAct(No.85of1993)
FromA‐Z:OHSAct(No.85of1993)
EXECUTIVELEVELCOURSES
ClimateChangeManagement
CorporateGovernance:AnInsightintoStrategicRiskManagement
SafetyforSeniorExecutives
MININGINDUSTRYCOURSES
ASHEPPforMining(US259639)
HazardIdentification&RiskAssessmentforMining(HIRA)(US244383)
IntroductiontoSAMTRAC®forMining
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MineHealth&SafetyAct(No.29of1996)
SAMTRAC®forMining(US244283)
SAMTRAC®forMining:BridgingCourse(US244283)
SAMTRAC®forMining(Namibia)(US244283)
SHERepresentativeforMining(US259622)
SHERepresentativeforMiningwithPractical(US259622)
NOSAIncidentInvestigationLevel3atMines(US120335)
Spider&ScorpionRiskAwareness
ReptileRiskManagement
OHSAS&ISOCERTIFICATIONTRAINING
HACCPIntroduction&Overview
ISO9001:2008QMSIntroduction
ISO9001:2008QMSImplementation
ISO9001:2008QMSInternalAuditor
ISO14001EMSIntroduction
ISO14001EMSImplementation
ISO14001EMSInternalAuditor
ISO22000Introduction&Overview
OHSAS18001Introduction
OHSAS18001Implementation
OHSAS18001InternalAuditor
CombinedOHSAS18001&ISO14001EMSImplementation
CombinedOHSAS18001&ISO14001EMSInternalAuditor
WORKING@HEIGHTSTRAINING
WorkingatHeights:Basic
WorkingatHeights:PostFallArrestRescue
WorkingatHeights:PostFallArrestSelfRescue
WorkingatHeights:FASUser
WorkingatHeights:FASRescue
WorkingatHeights:FallProtectionPlanDevelopment(US229994)
WorkingatHeights:FallArrest&Rescue(US229995)
WorkingatHeights:BasicFallArrest(US229998)
WorkingatHeights:AdvancedFallArrestRescue(US229999)
ConfinedSpaceWorkshop
ConfinedSpaceEntry(US15034)
ConfinedSpaceRescue(US260139)
FallProtectionPlanDevelopment&HIRA
NOSAWORKSHOPS
Aids
ClimateChangeManagement
ConstructionRegulations&Implementation
EmergencyPlanningforEvacuation
EnvironmentalAwareness
Ergonomics
HACCP
HazardousChemicalSubstances
Hazards&Risks
LadderSafety
LegalLiability
Lock‐Out
NoiseInducedHearingLoss(NIHL)
QMSAwareness
SafeStacking&Storage
Scaffold&FallProtection
Tools&Machinery
WasteManagement
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SAMTRACInternationale‐Learning
SAMTRAC International is a product of NOSA, a globally recognised provider of occupational risk
management services. SAMTRAC International's e‐learning platform has been designed to be fully
interactive and is aimed at providing a practical experience that equips the learner with the
knowledgeandskillstoimplementandmanageanHSEmanagementsystem.
Overthepast50years,theSAMTRACtrainingcoursehasbeenacornerstonetothedevelopmentof
the HSE profession in a number of countries and the decision to create SAMTRAC International was
driven by the demand for the training course from NOSA’s international client base. View an online
demoontheSAMTRACInternationalwebsite(www.samtrac.com).
SAMTRACInternationale‐Learningprovideslearnerswith:
 FoundationalandfundamentalknowledgecriticaltoHSEapplication
 ValuableandpracticalinsightintoHSEmanagement
 Aninteractivestate‐of‐the‐arte‐learningplatform
 CountryspecificHSElegislation
RegistrationProcess
AlearnermayregisterthroughtheSAMTRACInternationalwebsite(www.samtrac.com)ordirectlyby
e‐mailing info@samtrac.com. Upon registration, learners will gain limited access to the learner
managementsystemuntilpaymentoravalidcompanyordernumberhasbeenreceived.Learnerswill
have between 1 and 9 months to complete the online course and write the final exam at one of
SAMTRAC International’s exam centres. Upon registration, a study pack, which supplements your
onlinee‐learningcontent,willbesentviaregisteredmailtotheuser’saddress.Thepackwillcontain
thefollowingdocuments:
a.SAMTRACInternationalUserManual
b.SAMTRACInternationalAdditionalNotes
c.EnhesaRegulatoryDigestwithcountry‐specificHSElegislation
d.SAMTRACInternationalWorkplaceGuidelines
Thecourseisdesignedforthefollowinggroups:
 HSEpractitioners
 Risk/insuranceassessors
 Occupationalhealthpractitionersandhygienists
 Linemanagersandsupervisors
 Labourinspectors
 HSErepresentatives,committeemembersandchairpersons
 Designengineers
 Humanresourcemanagers
Benefits
 SAMTRACInternationalisaccreditedbyIOSH(www.iosh.co.uk)
 LearnersmayselectcountryspecificlegislationintheformofanEnhesaRegulatoryDigest
fromover100countries(www.enhesa.com)
 Networkwithotherlearnersandindustryexpertsfromaroundtheworldandgaininsightinto
internationalbestpractise
 Thecoursecoverstheintegrationofoccupationalhealth,safetyandenvironmental
management
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Studyinyourowntimewith24hraccesstothee‐learningcontent
Interactiveonlinee‐learningplatform
Over80accreditedexamcentreslocatedaroundtheworld
Interactiveandengagingcontentthatallowsthelearnerthebestopportunitytosuccessfully
completethecourseintheirowntimeandwithouttheassistanceofatutor
Visitwww.samtrac.comfordetailedinformation.
2.
NOSAAUDITSERVICES
NOSAassistsclientstoachievesetgoalsthroughauditsconductedbysomeofthemostexperienced
auditors in the world. NOSA audits various risk management systems, and issues a NOSA Grading
CertificateandStarRating.
TheNOSAFiveStarSystemStandardSpecificationisaccreditedwithCMB001anInternationalsafety
management standard. The NOSA Five Star System Standard Specification details the critical
requirementsforaneffectiveandefficientoccupationalhealth,safetyandenvironmentalmanagement
system.ImplementingandmaintainingtheNOSAFiveStarSystemStandard,enablestheimplementer
to manage risks and improve both sustainability and business performance within the field of
occupationalhealth,safetyandenvironmentalmanagement.Itisbasedontheprinciplesof:
•
Continualimprovement
•
Commitmentandpolicy
•
Planning
•
Implementationandoperationalcontrol
•
Monitoringandsystemreview
ThefollowingNOSAFiveStarSystemStandardAuditGuidelinesprovideaframeworkwithinwhich
the implementer can develop, implement, evaluate, adapt and maintain an effective and efficient
occupationalhealth,safetyandenvironmentalmanagementsystem.
1.1
NOSAFiveStarSystemStandard‐AuditGuidelines‐HealthandSafety
TheNOSAFiveStarSystemStandardisimplementedbythousandsoforganisationsacrosstheworld,
providing them with a rock‐solid framework for managing occupational health and safety. Various
companieswishnottointegrateenvironmentalstandardsintotheirmanagementsystems.ThisNOSA
FiveStarSystem(HealthandSafety)auditoutcomeisideallysuitedforthatpurpose.NOSArecognises
theneed,especiallyforsmallormediumenterprisesthatwishtomanagetheirhealthandsafetyrisks
but do not have the resources to implement a fully integrated safety, health and environmental risk
management programme, or wish to implement a separate programme to address environmental
issues.
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1.2
NOSA Integrated Five Star System Standard ‐ Audit Guidelines ‐ Safety, Health and
Environment
The NOSA Integrated Five Star System Standard Audit Guidelines provide for the management of
safety,healthandtheenvironment(SH&E)inanintegratedmanner,basedontheriskprofileofany
particularsite,withanemphasisoneffectivenessatanoperationallevel.
TheNOSAIntegratedFiveStarSystem‐StandardAuditGuidelines
• Encompassessafety,healthandenvironmentalriskmanagement
• Risk‐based
• Ensureslegalcompliance
• Providesanoutcomes‐basedsystemforbenchmarkingSH&Eperformanceandexperience
• Allowsforcontinuousimprovementthroughmeasurementofeffectiveness
• Isamanagementsystem
Implementation will benefit any organisation committed to minimising the SH&E risks. It may be
utilisedtomanagetheissuesrequiredforshort‐termbusinesssuccess,aswellasmedium‐termissues
ofcorporategovernanceandsustainability:
• Occupationalsafety
• Employeehealthandmorale
• Thestateofthenaturalenvironment
The NOSA audit team makes every effort to provide an independent audit outcome to clients in the
questtoupholdthebestprinciplesofoccupationalsafety,healthandenvironmentalcareineveryday
business operations. Clients are graded at least once a year to determine the status of their safety,
healthandenvironmentalperformanceandexperience.Theresultsoftheauditsarethendisplayedas
starratings.Overall,auditresultswillindicatepossibleperformanceweaknessesintheareasofrisk
assessment,humanbehaviourcontrol,visibleleadership,continuousimprovementandsafety,health
andenvironmentalstandardsintegration.
NOSAMeasurement
At the heart of the NOSA Integrated Five Star System Standard Audit Guidelines lies a thorough,
detailed evaluation of the principles and practices that keep an organisation safe, healthy, and
environmentallysustainable.
ThemainfivesectionsoftheNOSAIntegratedFiveStarSystemStandardAuditGuidelinesare:
1.
Premises&housekeeping
2.
Mechanical,electricalandpersonalsafeguarding
3.
Managementoffireandotheremergencyrisks
4.
Incidentrecordingandinvestigation
5.
Organisationalmanagement
Eachapplicableelementisevaluatedduringanaudit,withcriteriaandpercentagepointsallocatedas
followsforsafety,healthandenvironmentrespectively:
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CRITERIA
Hazardsidentifiedandrisksassessed
Appropriatesystems,standards,andproceduresinplace
Degreeofcompliancewithabovesystems,standardsandprocedural
requirements
Overalleffectiveness
TOTAL
%POINTS
10
20
30
40
100
NOSAmeasuresincidentexperienceandeffortduringagradingaudit.Theseoutcomesarereachedby
takingintoconsiderationandmeasuringspecificsafety,healthandenvironmentalindicators:
Safety
• Fatalityfrequencyrate
• Permanentdisabling/impairmentfrequencyrate
• Lostworkdayfrequencyrate
• Restrictedworkdayfrequencyrate
• Medicaltreatmentfrequencyrate
• First‐aidtreatmentfrequencyrate
Health
• Healthfatalityfrequencyrate
• Irreversiblediagnoseddiseasefrequencyrate
• Reversibleoccupationaldiseasefrequencyrate
• Noise‐inducedhearinglossfrequencyrate
Environmental
• Majorenvironmentalincidentrate
• Mediumenvironmentalincidentrate
• Minorenvironmentalincidentrate
BenefitsofImplementingtheNOSAIntegratedFiveStarSystemStandard
• Health,safetyandenvironmentalimpactsandrisksareeasilyidentified.
• Riskscanbeprioritisedandaddressedinasystematicmanner.
• Enablesallcategoriesofstafftoparticipate.
• Compatible with existing organisational management systems and standards such as ISO
9001:2000andISO14001andlegislativerequirements.
• Proven correlation between the incident frequency rate of a company and its current NOSA Star
Rating.
• Reducesabsenteeism,claimsandinsuranceassessments.
• Addresses moral, legal and financial issues related to occupational health, safety and
environmentalmanagement.
• Enhancesemployer/employeerelationshipsandmarketingintegritybothlocallyandabroad.
• Boostsmorale,productivity,standardsoflivingandprofits.
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•
Improvescommitmenttohealth,safetyandtheenvironmentthatareasintegraltooperationsas
productionandqualitystandards.
• Implementation can start virtually overnight as NOSA can supply all necessary back‐up
documentation,examplesofforms,registersandothertechnicaldata.
• Recognitionisgivenintheformofagradingcertificateandgradingboardattheentranceofthe
plantforalltosee–employees,publicandcompetitors.
• Providesforinternationalbenchmarkingopportunities.
• Couldbeincorporatedintosustainablereporting.
• Reflectsperceptionsaswellasrealitiesasbuiltintocorporatereputation.
1.3 SeaSafeSystemStandard‐AuditGuideline‐FishingandMaritime
NOSA,inco‐operationwithitsmaritimeclientsandshipowners,hasdevelopedtherisk‐basedSeaSafe
System Standard, incorporating all of the requirements of the ISM (International Safety Maritime)
Code for shipping as prescribed by the IMO (International Maritime Organisation). Implementation
dependsontherequirementsoftheclient:
• Basiclevel:smallervesselsincludingsmallfishingvessels.
• Intermediatelevel:largervesselsincludingtrawlers.
• Advancedlevel:vesselstowhichtherequirementsoftheISMCodeapply.
NOSAhasawealthofexperienceinmaritimesafetymanagementandisassistingclientstoattainand
maintain high levels of safety, health and environmental management, both ashore and afloat. NOSA
usesthespecialisedSeaSafeSystemStandardAuditGuidelinestoconductindependentauditsonsea‐
goingvessels.
BenefitsoftheSeaSafeSystemStandard
• Specialisedauditmethodologydesignedforsea‐goingvessels
• Improvedsafety,healthandenvironmentalstandards
• Demonstratedcommitmenttoemployeehealthandsafety
• Increasedsafetyawareness,moraleandproductivity
• Reducednumberofaccidents,injuriesandcosts
• Externalannualauditstobenchmarkperformanceandeffectiveness
1.4 MiningSystemStandard‐AuditGuidelines‐Opencast,Quarries,Coal,HardRock,
Surface
NOSAhasdevelopedsafety,healthandenvironmentalmanagementsystemstandardsspecificallyfor
the mining industry. Recognising the need for industry‐specific management system standards has
madeitpossibleforNOSAminingclientstoimplementandmanagetheirsystemseffectivelyandwith
immediate results. NOSA’s ability to serve the international mining industry comes from its global
networkofminingauditorsandhalfacenturyofexperiencefocusedatthetrendsandspecificneedsof
theminingindustry.
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NOSAauditsonthefollowingMiningSystemStandardAuditGuidelines:
• Opencastmining
• Surfaceplants,workshopsandgeneral
• Quarriesandworks
• Undergroundcoalmine • Undergroundhardrockmine
• Underground:othermineralmines
TheMiningSystemStandardAuditGuidelinesareavailableforhealthandsafety(S&H)aswellasfor
health,safetyandenvironment(SH&E).NOSA’sinternationalminingauditingteamhasextensiveand
widespread experience in the mining industry and is constantly working with clients to ensure that
uniquechallengesoftheminingindustryareaddressed.NOSAcurrentlyservicessomeofthebiggest
mining groups in the world and its commitment to assist mining clients in managing their risks is
unmatched.
BenefitsoftheMiningSystemStandard
• Recognisedinternationally
• Legalcompliance
• Standardsdevelopedtoaddressspecificminingrisks
• Specialisedauditmethodologydesignedfortheminingindustry
• Improvedsafety,healthandenvironmentalstandards
• Riskbased
• Demonstratedcommitmenttoemployeehealth,safetyandtheenvironment
• Increasedawareness,moraleandproductivity
• Reducednumberofaccidents,injuriesandcosts
• Externalannualauditstobenchmarkperformanceandeffectiveness
1.5
ContractorsComplianceSystemStandard‐AuditGuidelines‐Industry,Mining,Forestry
A contractor can, unfortunately, also add risk to a company’s operations. NOSA has designed
ContractorComplianceSystemStandardAuditGuidelinesthatarebasedontheriskofthecontractor
in relation to the activities performed on the premises of the principal company. A certificate of
complianceisissuedafterasite‐specificauditinthreecategories:Red,SilverandGold.
For the high‐risk contractors NOSA provides the well‐known NOSA Five Star System Standard Audit
Guidelines(incorporatingsafetyandhealth)thatgivessite‐specificrecognitionfromonetofivegreen
stars. Contractors with significant environmental impacts or impacts that could influence the
environmentalimpactoftheprincipalshouldbeevaluatedontheNOSAIntegratedFiveStarSystem
StandardAuditGuidelines(incorporatingsafety,healthandenvironmentalriskmanagement)oneto
five platinum stars. In some companies, the contractors outnumber the employees. The impact of
contractors on the operational activities of the business could vary from positive to extremely
negative. Therefore, contractors should be classified or categorised according to the risk associated
withtheactivitiesthecontractorperforms.
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NOSAauditsonthefollowingNOSASystemStandardAuditGuidelines:
• Industry
• Mining
• Forestry
Auditing becomes vital when dealing with high‐risk contractors. Standards or performance criteria
required for the contractors need to be set for occupational health, safety and environment. Some
contractors will require criteria only for health, while others will require performance criteria for
safetyhealthandenvironment.Itisclearthattheperformancecriteriaforcontractorsshouldbebased
ontheperceivedriskofthecontractor’sactivitiestothecompanyanditsemployeesaswellasriskto
theemployeesofthecontractor.
Principal companies are encouraged to prescribe, to the contractor, SH&E performance criteria in
relation to the risk profile and the influence of the risk on their operation. The minimum for all
contractorsshouldbeGoldStatuswithinthreeyears.
BenefitsoftheContractorComplianceSystemStandard
• Industry‐specific,addressingspecificrisks(industry,mining,forestry)
• Uniquerecognitionsystem
• PrincipalcompaniesassuredofSH&Estandards
• Reducedincidents,claims,costs
• Increasedmoraleandproductivity
• Reflectsgoodcorporatereputation
1.6 HealthcareSystemStandard‐AuditGuidelines‐Hospitals
NOSA provides standard‐specific auditing services to the healthcare industry (hospitals, clinics,
privateandpublic).NOSArealisesthatthehealthcareindustryhasuniquecharacteristicsandwithits
network of resources. The Healthcare System Standard Audit Guidelines are specific to risks
encountered in the healthcare industry. It has three objectives, namely patient care, environmental
managementandtheoccupationalhealthandsafetyofemployees.
PatientCare
• Infectioncontrol:sterilisation,hygienesampling,cross‐contamination,theatreairandfiltering
• Patientincidents:wrongmedication/operations,patientslipsandfalls,equipmentfailure.
• Technicalintegrity:equipmentcalibration,standbyequipment,emergencyequipment,equipment
integrity,radiation,andradiationsourceintegrity.
EnvironmentalManagement
• Wastemanagement:wasteseparation,biologicalwastesincineration,pathologicalwastedisposal,
humantissuedisposal,andmedicalequipmentdisposal.
• Liquidwastestreams:wastestreamseparation,drainidentification.
• Airpollution:incineratormonitoring,filterdisposal.
• Employeehealthandsafety
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• Reductioninemployees’incidents.
• Cross‐infectionofemployees.
BenefitsoftheHealthcareSystemStandard
• Betterhealthcareservicetopatients
• Fewerinfectionsandlesscross‐contamination
• Equipmentfailureminimised
• Patientdeathasaresultoftechnicalfailureminimised
• Fewerinsuranceclaims
• Incidentsreduced
• Reducedpatientrecoverytimes
1.7 GasProductionSystemStandard‐AuditGuidelines
Theauditguidelinesdealspecificallywiththeproductionprocessofgasesthroughairseparationand
other specialized gases production technologies of specialised gases like nitrous oxide and carbon
dioxide.Storageofgasesandtransportationisaddressedthroughthetechnicalintegrityofthestorage
facilitiesandthedriverandtransportationsystems.Correctcylinderfillingandhandlingareensured
by compliance with procedures and operator training and experience. Environmental management
comprises sound waste management and sound management of water and air pollution. The risk‐
basedauditsareconductedbyanauditteamthathasworldwideexperienceintheauditingofgases
production,distributionandstorage.
BenefitsoftheGasProductionSystemStandard
• Management‐basedoutputsareachieved
• Industryspecific
• Riskspecific
• Reductioninincidentsandcost
• Corporatereputationisenhanced
• Willleadtoworld‐classperformance
1.8 ForestrySystemStandard‐AuditGuidelines
Incidentandfatalityratesintheforestryindustryareamongthehighestcomparedtootherindustry
sectors.NOSAhasdesignedspecificauditguidelinesfortheforestryindustry,includingstandardsfor
forestrycontractorsanditaddressesrisksfromthesylviculturestagetoharvestingofplantations.The
guidelinesprovideforequipmentsafetyandbehaviouralorsafeworkprocedures.Thehealthaspects
of application of herbicides and insecticides are specifically addressed, including the biological
monitoringofexposedemployees.
Contractors
• Controlofcontractorsthroughtheprincipal’smanagementsystem
• Contractors’SH&Eperformanceisimproved
• High‐riskcontractorsaremanaged
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TheNOSAAudit
AuditsareconductedbytheNOSAforestryspecialistsaccordingtotherisksandnumberofemployees.
Preandpostharvestingauditsareconducted.
BenefitsoftheForestrySystemStandard
• Reductionininjuriesanddeaths
• Performance‐basedoutputandmeasurement
• RecognitionisbasedoneffortandSH&Eexperience
• Reductionofenvironmentalincidents
1.9 ClientProtocol‐CorporateStandardsAudit
NOSAisabletoperformauditsagainstcorporatestandards(e.g.GMPorBOPstandards)toevaluate
compliance,analysetrendsoridentifypossibleareasforimprovement.
1.10 DueDiligence
The scope of due diligence may vary depending on the requirements of the client. NOSA offers
assistanceduringduediligenceprocesstoverifythattheclientistransparentaboutitsoperationsand
processes,highlightthepotentialproblems,giveanopinionontheclient’scurrentstatusandprovide
inputforthedevelopmentofanactionplantoaddvalue.
NOSA’sroleduringtheduediligenceprocess:
• Reviewexistingoperations
• Provide valuable input regarding legislative and occupational risk management issues for
inclusionintheclient’sactionplan
• Identifyallrelevantlaws,standardsandcodesofpracticewithwhichtocomply
• Identifyallstepsthatshouldreasonablybetakentocomplywiththoselaws,standardsandcodes
ofpractice
• Ensurethattheauditscopeaddressestheserequiredareas
• Identifycurrentperformancewithrespecttorelevantlaws,standardsandcodesofpractice
1.11 Sustainability
Safety,healthandenvironmentalmanagementareafewofthecomponentsembeddedintheconcept
ofsustainabledevelopment.Society,corporateresponsibilityandtheeconomyareequallyimportant.
Although it is necessary to protect the environment, it is not always sufficient, since a healthy
environment does not necessarily mean a prosperous society or a healthy economy. Sustainable
developmentexplorestherelationshipsbetweenenvironmental,socialandeconomicbenefits.
Environmental protection implies reducing adverse effects, not necessarily allowing future
generationstoinheritthesameamountofnatural,socialandeconomicwealthastheirpredecessors.
Whereasenvironmentalprotectionisoftenregulated,sustainabledevelopmentinvolvesgoingbeyond
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compliance.TheNOSAauditingandcertificationdivisionhastheexpertisetoassisttheclientwiththe
measurement of standards of performance – an important part of the company’s sustainable
developmentbusinessstrategy.
1.12 LegalComplianceAudits
NOSA offers legal compliance audits to clients who wish to ensure that they act in accordance with
legal requirements. The purpose of these audits is to identify and measure the exposure that the
organisationhastoappropriatestatutoryrequirements.
EachNOSAAuditEntails:
• Auditpreparation(includingidentificationofrelevantlegislation)
• Conductinganaudit(onsite)
• Reportwritingandfeedback
Duration
Thiswilldependonthesizeofeachsiteandthetypeofactivitiesconducted,aswellasthescopeofthe
audit.
BenefitsofaNOSALegalAudit
• Anexternalevaluationoftheorganisation’scompliancewithapplicableSH&Elegislation.
• Awrittenreportonauditfindingsisprovided.
1.13 LimitedScopeAudits
These are audits based on limited requirements determined by the client where NOSA audits only a
specifiedactivityorsectionoftheoperation.
Examplesofsuchauditsare:
• Lockoutprocedures
• Preventivemaintenancesystem
• Materialshandlingdivision
• Occupationalhealthprogramme
• Standardsandprocedures
MoreabouttheNOSAAudit
NOSA has more than 60 years of experience in auditing companies in all sectors of industry on the
NOSAFiveStarSystemStandardAuditGuidelines.
• Baselineaudit:ThisisthefirstauditNOSAconductsattherequestofaclient.Duringthisaudit,
systemdeviationsareidentifiedandrecommendationsforfurtherimprovementsaremade.
• Star grading audit: This is an audit conducted to determine the status of a client’s health and
safetymanagementsystemandcompliancewiththestandard.Thisauditisusuallyconductedonce
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a year but could be conducted more frequently at the client’s request. The result of this audit is
usuallydisplayedasagreenstargrading.
MeasuringofAuditOutcomes
ThemeasuringofthesuccessfulimplementationoftheNOSAFiveStarSystemStandardisdetermined
bythegradingaudit,whichfocusesontheprogrammestatusandthedisablingincidentfrequency
rate (DIFR) of the company. NOSA awards a star rating based on the following criteria:
EFFORT%
DIFR(EXPERIENCE)
STARRATING
>95
<0.8
NOSCARStatus
>91
<1
5Star:Excellent
>75
<2
4Star:Verygood
>61
<3
3Star:Good
>51
<4
2Star:Average
>40
<5
1Star:Fair
DIFR =
Numberofdisablingincidentsx200000
Totalman‐hoursworked
Disabling injuries: Included are lost workday and restricted workday cases. Occupational diseases
areincludedonthedayofdiagnosis.
BenefitsofimplementingtheNOSAFiveStarSystemStandard
• Criticalissuesandrisksareeasilyidentified,prioritisedandaddressedinasystematicmanner.
• Enablesallcategoriesofstafftoparticipate.
• Compatiblewithexistingorganisationalmanagementsystems,ISO9001:2000and14001
standardsandlegislativerequirements.
• ProvencorrelationbetweentheDIFRofacompanyanditsNOSAStarRatingstatus.
• Reducesabsenteeism,claimsandinsuranceassessments.
• Addressesmoral,legalandfinancialissuesrelatedtooccupationalhealthandsafetymanagement.
• Enhancesemployer/employeerelationshipsandmarketingintegritybothlocallyandabroad.
• Boostsmorale,productivity,standardsoflivingandprofits.
• ImplementationcanstartvirtuallyovernightasNOSAcansupplyallnecessaryback‐up
documentation,examplesofforms,registersandothertechnicaldata.
• Recognitionisgivenintheformofagradingcertificateandgradingboardattheentranceofthe
plantforalltosee–employees,publicandcompetitors.
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3.
NOSA WORKING@HEIGHTS
NOSA,anaccreditedtrainingprovider,offersheightsafetytrainingcourses,presentedbyqualifiedand
experiencedpractitioners,atitsriggedpracticaltrainingfacilityinCenturion,Gauteng,aswellasatall
NOSAtrainingacademiesacrossSouthernAfricaorin‐houseattheclient’spremises.
NOSA is an official member of the Institute for Work at Height (IWH) in the Height Safety and
SpecialistFallArrestChamber.
TrainingCourses
COURSE
WorkingatHeights:FallProtectionPlanDevelopment
(1:10)
FallProtectionPlanDevelopmentandHIRA(1:10)
WorkingatHeights:FallArrestandRescue(1:10)
WorkingatHeights:BasicFallArrest(1:10)
WorkingatHeights:AdvancedFallArrestRescue
(1:10)
BasicWorkingatHeights(1:20)
WorkingatHeights:PostFallArrestRescue(1:6)
WorkingatHeights:PostFallArrestSelfRescue(1:6)
ConfinedSpaceWorkshop
ConfinedSpaceEntry(1:10)
ConfinedSpaceRescue(1:10)
DURATION
2days(alignedtoUS229994)
4days(alignedtoUS229994andUS224287)
3days(alignedtoUS229995)
3days(alignedtoUS229998)
3days(alignedtoUS229999)
1day(competencybased)
1day(competencybased)
1day(competencybased)
1day(attendancecertification)
3days(alignedtoUS15034)(competency
based)
2days(alignedtoUS260139)(competency
based)
ESKOM‐SpecificHeightSafetyCourses
WorkingatHeights:FASUser::Duration:2days(competencybased)
WorkingatHeights:FASRescue::Duration:2days(competencybased)
CoursesarepresentedbyNOSAfacilitatorsaccreditedthroughtheServicesSETAandevaluatedby
EskomasApprovedEskomHeightSafetyTrainers.
CertifiedInstallations
NOSAisacertifiedandcompetentinstallerofpermanentlifelinesconforming toEN 795Cbasedon
theproductsassuppliedbytheTractel®group.
• Travsmart™:Singlecablelifelinewithautomatictravelthroughintermediateandturnanchors
• Travflex™:Forsteelandaluminiumroofs
• Travspring™:Easytoinstallmonocableline
• Travsafe™:Forfragilesupportingstructures
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4.
NOSAOCCUPATIONALHYGIENESERVICES(AIA)
NOSA Occupational Hygiene Services, a division of NOSA (Pty) Ltd, is an Approved Inspection
Authority(AIA),withapprovalnumberisCI12/113OHandincludesmonitoringofChemicalStress
Factors, Physical Stress Factors, Evaluation of Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation Systems. Our
OccupationalHygieneservicesinclude:
• Health Risk Assessments: on potential exposure to hazardous chemical substances (including
dusts,fumes,vapours,etc.),physicalagents(noise,heat,vibration,illumination,etc.),ergonomics
(physicalandorganisationalaspects).
• Workplace & Environmental Monitoring: according to international recognised methods
includingNIOSH&OSHAonexposuretochemicalstressfactorssuchasindustrialchemicalsand
stressorsincludingdusts,fumesandvapours.
• Noisesurveysforhearingconservationorannoyancepurposes
• Illumination(dayandnighttime)andemergencyilluminationsurveys
• Ventilation andindoorairqualitysurveys,includinganevaluationofthe efficiencyoflaboratory
fumecupboards,extractionventilationsystemsandspraybooths
• Heatandcoldstresssurveys
• Hygiene evaluation including food premises, sanitary facilities, change rooms, dining rooms and
drinkingwater
• Evaluationoftheairpurityfromcompressedairsystemsforairlinebreathingapparatus
• Safetyglassassessments
• Baselineergonomicassessments(physicalandorganisationalaspects)
• Air,waterandsoilpollutionassessments
Laboratory&AnalyticalServices
• Gravimetricanalysisofairbornedustsandfumes(Microbalance)
• AnalysisofchemicalsamplesviadifferentsamplingmediabySANASaccreditedlaboratories
• Identification of asbestos in bulk materials by Polarised Light Microscopy (PLM) in accordance
with MDHS 77 and evaluation of asbestos fibres in air by Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) in
accordancewithMDHS39/4
• Chemicalanalysisofair,waterandsoilsamplesforcontaminants,elements,chemicalcomposition
(X‐RayDiffraction,AtomicAbsorption,GasSpectrophotometry)
• Microbiologicalanalysisofair,waterandsoilsamplesforpathologicalorganisms
Advice&InformationServices
• Legalaspectsofoccupationalhealth,hygieneandtheenvironment,OccupationalExposureLimits
(OELs)andotherevaluationstandards,includingMaterialSafetyDataSheets(MSDSs)
• Drafting, implementation and maintenance of safety, occupational hygiene and environmental
managementprogrammes
• Compilingofstandards,proceduresandguidelines
• Selection,useandmaintenanceofPersonalProtectiveEquipment(PPE)
• Ergonomicsandworkplacedesign
NOSAOccupationalHygieneTrainingServices
• Inhouseoratourvenuestrainingcoursesforyourmanagers,supervisorsandemployees
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5.
NOSAMINING
RiskManagementConsulting
Through our worldwide and highly specialised consulting services, we help clients analyse and
managerisktopeople,productivity,quality,andtheenvironment.Underverytryingconditionsandin
a labour‐intensive environment, mining organisations have to implement and manage effective HSE
programmes. Apart from protecting the workforce, a further concern mine management has to
contendwith,isthesocialresponsibilitytowardsitslocalcommunityandotherparties.
NOSAhaspioneeredanintegratedapproachtooccupationalriskmanagement.Ourconsultantshave
first‐hand experience and are positioned to provide advice and guidance on implementing and
managementofaHSEriskmanagementprogramme.
NOSA offers mining sector‐specific implementation and managed services. Some mining companies
conduct their HSE management planning either solely in response to regulatory requirements or to
address their main risk areas, and tend to address HSE challenges on an ad hoc basis. However,
proactive intervention allows systematic identification and prioritisation of all risks and
environmentalimpacts,includingthosenotregulated.
NOSA mining clients have experienced positive outcomes in terms of improved risk management
performance, assured legal compliance and effective identification of responsibilities beyond legal
compliance.Ourprovenmethodologiesdefineandinstitutestructure,practices,procedures,processes
andresourcesnecessarytoensuresustainedregulatorycomplianceand continuousimprovementin
HSEriskmanagementperformance.
Servicesinclude:
• Guidance and support to mine management in the planning and implementation of an effective
HSEriskmanagementprogramme,tailoredtothemine’sriskprofile,structure,sizeandculture.
• Independent assessment of workplace hazards, risks and environmental impacts and setting
objectives to address them, within an appropriate timeframe, supported by all relevant
documentationanddatacontrol.
• On‐sitemanagementandintegrationofexistingHSEstandards,workingwithmanagement,focus
groups,supervisors,unionofficialsaswellashealthandsafetyrepresentativesandcommitteesto
establishhighlevelofawareness,knowledgeandskill.
• Reviews, implementation tools, gap analysis, examples of HSE systems, policies and procedures
andcasestudies.
NOSAMiningTrainingProgrammes
NOSA Mining Training Programmes provide the necessary knowledge and skills to identify and
managesafety,healthandenvironmentalriskswithintheworkplace:
 ASHEPPforMining(US259639)
 HazardIdentification&RiskAssessmentforMining(HIRA)(US244383)
 IntroductiontoSAMTRAC®forMining
 MineHealth&SafetyAct(No.29of1996)
 SAMTRAC®forMining(US244283)
 SAMTRAC®forMining:BridgingCourse(US244283)
 SAMTRAC®forMining(Namibia)(US244283)
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




SHERepresentativeforMining(US259622)
SHERepresentativeforMiningwithPractical(US259622)
NOSAIncidentInvestigationLevel3atMines(US120335)
Spider&ScorpionRiskAwareness
ReptileRiskManagement
MineSafetyAudits
NOSAoffersauditandconsultingservices,focusingonitscoreproduct,theNOSAIntegratedFiveStar
System,aworld‐renownedsetofstandardsspecificallydesignedtoaddresstheoccupationalrisksof
theMiningIndustry.NOSA’sauditmethodsareuniquebutatthesametimeconsistentwiththelatest
internationalpractice.Theemphasisisonsystemsratherthansimplycompliance.
MiningorganisationsthatwanttoensureitsoperationscomplywithHSEstandards,canrequestNOSA
to conduct a baseline audit of major risk areas. This identifies problem areas, from which a needs
analysisisdrawnupwhichoutlinesproceduresthatthemineshouldimplementtomanageitsrisks
effectively. Audits on the following Mining System Audit Guidelines are available: open cast mining,
surfaceplantsworkshops,quarriesandworks,undergroundcoalmine,undergroundhardrockmine,
underground – other mineral mines. The Mining System Standard Audit Guidelines are available for
safetyandhealth(S&H)aswellasforhealthandtheenvironment(HSE).
IntegratedMalariaManagement
Not only does malaria have a direct impact on mine employees, it also is a major cause of death in
young children and pregnant women, therefore affecting the entire community. NOSA offers an
integrated solution that helps combat and manage the disease and its consequences. Co‐ordinators
and team members receive intensive training in all aspects of malaria management, including
diagnosis,treatmentandmonitoring.
WorkingatHeights–MiningIndustry‐specific
NOSAofferscompetencybasedandaccreditedtrainingcoursesfortheminingindustry,including:
• WorkingatHeights:Basic
• WorkingatHeights:PostFallArrestRescue
• WorkingatHeights:PostFallArrestSelfRescue
• WorkingatHeights:FASUser
• WorkingatHeights:FASRescue
• WorkingatHeights:FallProtectionPlanDevelopment
• WorkingatHeights:FallArrestandRescue
• WorkingatHeights:BasicFallArrest
• WorkingatHeights:AdvancedFallArrestRescue
• ConfinedSpaceWorkshop
NOSAWorkingatHeightsdivisiondevelopscustomisedfallprotectionplansforminingclients.
MineManagementTrainingandMentoringProgramme
Thetransitionfromasupervisoryleveltomanageriallevelmaybeoverwhelmingtosomeemployees,
especially if the employee has not received management training. NOSA’s Management Training and
Mentoring Programme provides the opportunity to grow professionally through structured training
andon‐goingmentoring.Ourprocessinvolvesalltherelevantknowledge,toolsandskillsrequiredto
build a successful career in Mine Management. Areas addressed are communication skills, human
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resource management as well as quality, financial and risk management, planning, implementation
and evaluation – i.e. the full cycle of project management. Once the process is complete, all learning
objectivesareevaluated toensurethatyouarearmedwithboththeknowledgeand skilltoconduct
yourmanagementroleeffectivelyandefficiently.Allofourtrainingisdeliveredontheclient’ssite,and
topicsarecustomisedtosuittheuniquerequirementsoftheclient.
ReptileRiskTraining
Miningcompaniesoftenoperateinenvironmentswhereemployeesareexposedtosnakesandother
reptiles.Accordinglyitisimportanttoensurethatstaffareproperlytrainedandequippedtodealwith
therisksassociatedwithreptiles.NOSA,incollaborationwithReptileVentures,offersvarioustraining
programmes for employees in the mining industry, including snake awareness, reptile awareness,
snake handling and first aid for snake bite and emergency procedures. Risk assessments and
environmental impact assessments on reptiles and amphibians for EIA reports, are conducted by
skilledNOSAauditors,throughoutAfrica.
Spider&ScorpionRiskAwareness
Spidersandscorpionsposeaserioushealththreatinmanyplacesaroundtheworld.TheSpiderand
Scorpion Awareness course empowers employees that work in areas where spiders and scorpions
may be found. It provides skills and knowledge to work effectively, responsibly, comply with
environmental policies, emergency protocol and help make the workplace a safer place. Aimed at
employees working in areas that are inhabited by spiders and scorpions. Duration is a full day and
includespresentation,discussion,trainingmanual,workbookandassessment.
6.
NOSATECHNOLOGIES
NOSA Technologies provides commercial products such as MIRACLES that supports daily HSE
management functions, thereby empowering Risk Managers to have the necessary tools to reduce
incidentfrequencyratesandmitigatehighriskactivities.
NOSATechnologieshasstronginternalsystemstosupporttheintegratedtechnologyimplementedby
ourclients,suchasoursupportteams,businessanalystsandprojectmanagementtools.
MIRACLES (Multiple Integrated Risk Assessment and Control Level Evaluation System) is a
comprehensiveandreal‐timeriskmanagementsystemforthepreventionofincidents andaccidents
withintheworkplace.Thesystemproactivelyalertskeyusersonessentialriskmanagementactivities
and is compatible with standard ISO and NOSA system specifications. It is one of very few software
solutions that accurately predicts workplace incidents before they occur, thereby empowering risk
managers to pro‐actively plan, implement and manage occupational safety, health, quality and
environmentalrisks.
MIRACLESTrainingCourseOverview:
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•MODULEONE:Introductiontoriskassessment
•MODULETWO:Occupationalhazardidentificationandquantification
•MODULETHREE:Occupationalrisks
•MODULEFOUR:Themechanicsandtechnicalitiesofriskassessment
•MODULEFIVE:ThefourdimensionsoftheMIRACLESriskassessmentprocess
•MODULESIX:Controls
•MODULESEVEN:Theriskassessmentprocess–practicalmodule
•MODULEEIGHT:PracticalapplicationoftheMIRACLESsoftware
MIRACLES can be accessed through cloud computing which is based on the Software as a Service
(SaaS)model.TheMIRACLESsoftwareishostedbyNOSAandmadeavailabletousersviaanetwork,
ortheinternet.
Benefitsofthisoptioninclude:
•effortlessadministration
•safeandsecuredatamanagementandbackup
•automaticupdatesandpatchmanagement
•compatibleandconsistentuseofsoftware
•globalaccessibilityfromthefollowinginternetenableddevices:desktoppersonalcomputers/
laptops/tablets
7.
NOSAEDUCATIONSYSTEM
NOSAIntegratedFiveStarSystemStandardfortheEducationSector(Schools)
TheNOSASystemhasbeendevelopedinresponsetoagrowingawarenessamongschoolsandother
educationalsystemsthatHSEmattersneedtobetakenseriouslyandneedactivemanagement.There
have also been calls from education institutions for a system that meaningfully reflects a school’s
uniquecharacter,focusingonthewiderangeofriskstobothstudentsandstaff.
NOSAisacorporatememberoftheIndependentSchoolsAssociationofSouthernAfrica(ISASA)and
the System was developed in consultation with ISASA. As a corporate member, NOSA is a preferred
supplierofHSEservicestoeducationalsystems.
WhatistheNOSASystem?
The NOSA Integrated Five Star System for the Education Sector (CMB700), based on the NOSA
IntegratedFiveStarSystemStandardAuditGuidelines(see1.2)isarisk‐basedsystembuiltaround69
elements that serve as a unique framework for institutions to establish, implement and manage an
integrated and sustainable health, safety and environmental system. Once established, the system is
compliant with relevant local legislation and is compatible with international standards such as ISO
9001,ISO14001andOHSAS18001.
TheNOSASystemissuitableforapplicationinalltypesofeducationalsystemsfromsmallpre‐schools
tolargecomplextertiaryinstitutions.Beingrisk‐basedthesystemcanbeadjustedtoreflecttheunique
riskprofileandrangeofactivitiesthatcharacterizeeachinstitution.Acentralfeatureofthesystemis
thatitprovidesaninstitutionwithanintegratedandholisticapproachtoHSEthattakesaccountofthe
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wholecommunity.Assuch,theSystemhasbeencustomizedtoensurethehealthandsafetyofstaff,as
wellasthehealthandsafetyofthestudentsandwhenrelevant,parents,visitorstothecampusandthe
surroundingcommunity.
How would your institution go about achieving the highest standards in HSE management?
HavingtakenthedecisiontoadopttheNOSAIntegratedFiveStarSystemStandardfortheEducation
Sector, NOSA would normally start with a baseline audit of the facilities and the systems that are in
place.FollowingtheauditNOSAconsultantscanprovideallthesupportanddocumentationneededto
ensurethattheinstitutionissuccessfulinestablishing,implementingandmanagingthesystem.NOSA
believes in building long term relationships with each of its clients so as to ensure the development
and sustainability of the system. The support NOSA provides can be tailor‐made to suit the specific
needs of the institution and will be based on each institution’s unique requirements and resources.
With the support and assistance of NOSA the institution will embark on a journey of continuous
improvement until the highest level of HSE management has been reached – being awarded five
platinumstars.
8.
NOSACONSULTINGSERVICES
NOSA Consulting Services Division offers a complete range of consulting services, including design,
implementationandreviewofbusinessprocess:
• Design and implementation of customised risk management solutions focused on social and
environmentalresponsibility(Safety,Health,EnvironmentalandQualitymanagement)
DiagnosticReview/SituationalAssessment
•Initialbusinessriskreview
•Initialoccupationalhealthandsafety(OH&S)review
•Initialenvironmentalaspect/impact/riskreview
•Initialsafety,healthandenvironmental(SHE)riskreview
•Reviewofcurrentstatusofmanagementsystemsorcomponentsthereof
•ReviewofSHEcompetencies/trainingneeds
RiskAssessments
•FacilitationofOH&Sriskassessments
•Facilitationofenvironmentalriskassessmentsandaspectregisters
•FacilitationofbaselineSHEriskassessments
 Facilitation of issue‐based/task and risk assessments (HAZOP, Noise, Hazardous Chemical
Substances,AfterIncidents,NewProcesses)
•Facilitationofcontinuousriskassessments
•FacilitationofdevelopingacompanySHEriskprofile
•Facilitationoftaskriskassessments
•Facilitationanddevelopmentofsafeworkproceduresbasedonriskassessments
•Enterprisewideriskassessment
IntegratedManagementSystemDevelopmentandImplementation
•QualityManagement(ISO9001)
•OccupationalHealthandSafety(OHSAS18001,NOSAFiveStarSystem)
•EnvironmentalManagement(ISO14001)
•SHEManagement(NOSAIntegratedFiveStarSystem)
•HACCP
•SA8000
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•Contractormanagementsystem
•Companyspecific/customisedsystem
•MiraclesElectronicRiskManagementSolution
ManagementSystemOptimisation
•Developmentofcorrectiveactionplansfollowingaudits
•Managementofcorrectiveactionplans
•Facilitationofinternalaudits
•FacilitationofManagementSystemIntegration
•IntegratedSHEQmanagementsystem(ISO9001,OHSAS18001,NOSAFiveStarSystem,ISO14001&
Responsiblecare)
SkillsTransfer
•Workshopsonriskassessmentandriskmanagement
•Workshopsonmanagementsystemrequirements
•Workshopsonoccupationalhealthandsafetyawareness
•Workshopsonenvironmentalawarenessandsustainabledevelopment
•Workshopsonmanagementsystemdevelopmentandimplementation
•CustomisedworkshopsasperclientrequirementsonSHEQissues
SHEReporting
•Incidentstatisticcompilationandreportingmechanisms
•SHEperformancereports
MonitoringofEnvironmentalStressors
•Illumination
•Noise
•Hazardouschemicalsubstances
•Ventilation
•Indoorairquality
•Thermalconditions
LegalServices
•DevelopmentofLegalRegisters(Health,SafetyandEnvironmental)
•Legalupdateservice
•Legalassessmentsandrecommendations
Certification‐Assistancewithcertificationofmanagementsystemsandstandards
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9.
CERTIFICATIONSERVICES
NCAisasubsidiaryofMICROmegaHoldingsLimited,acompanylistedon
the JSE. Existing NOSA clients stand to benefit from a multiple outcome
audit by integrating the NOSA system with a combination of the above
certifications.WithestablishedofficesinallmajorregionsacrossSouthern
Africa,NCAisideallypositionedtomeetclientspecificneedsnomatterhowremotethelocation.
NCAusestheverybestindustryknowledgeandskillsavailable,ensuringourclientsreceive
professionalandefficientservicesatalltimes.
 ISO9001‐QualityManagementSystem
 ISO14001‐EnvironmentalManagementSystem
 OHSAS18001‐OccupationalHealthandSafetyManagementSystem
Thefollowingtrainingcoursesareavailableforthemanagementsystemsmentionedbelow:
Awareness,Introduction,ImplementationandtheInternalAuditorCourse
 ISO9001
 ISO14001
 OHSAS18001
 ISO14001&OHSAS18001(Combined)
 HACCP
 ISO22000
NQA Africa provides auditor training and third‐party management
certification to all business sectors, licensed in Africa, Australia and New
Zealand.AccreditationisviaUKAS(UnitedKingdomAccreditationService)
and annual audits ensure compliance with strict international business
protocols and auditor qualifications. NQA (UK) is one of the largest
certificationbodiesintheworld,issuingapproximately18500certificates
of registration in 52 countries, with agency agreements in place for
representationoneverycontinent.
NQAAfricaprovidesthird‐partymanagementcertificationtothefollowinginternationalstandards:
• ISO9001
• HACCP
• ISO14001
• OHSAS18001
• TS16949
• ISO22000
NQA Africa auditors are registered with IRCA (UK) (International Register of Certificated Auditors)
and/orSAATCA(SouthAfricanAuditorandTrainingCertificationAssociation)andareinpossession
of at least one professional qualification (diploma or degree) which complies with NQA UK
requirements.Auditorsareselectivelyscheduledaccordingtoprovenindustry‐relatedknowledgeand
experience.
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TheApplicationProcess:
1.
Clientcompletesapplicationforms(availablefromNQAAfrica)
2.
NQA Africa prepares quotation for submission to NQA UK for approval of audit schedules and
auditors.
3.
Onceapproved,thequotationispresentedtotheclient.
4.
Iftheclientaccepts,auditschedulesareconfirmed.
TheCertificationProcess:
1. Apre‐auditcanbearrangedonrequest(thisdoesnotformpartoftheactualauditprocess).
2. Initial/documentation/preliminaryaudit.
3. Mainaudit(thismusttakeplacewithinsixmonthsaftertheinitialaudit).
4. Annualsurveillanceauditsareconductedtoconfirmandensurethelegitimacyofthecertificate
whichisvalidforthreeyears.
10.
NOSASUPPORTPRODUCTS
SystemKit(GeneralNOSA,ConstructionandISO9001kitsavailable)
The System Kit is a set of tools that assists with the implementation and improvement of the
Integrated Safety, Health and Environmental Risk Management Programme. These tools are flexible,
easytouseandtimeefficient.Thekitcomprises:
1. IntegratedFiveStarSystemGuide
2. ImplementationStandardsFramework
3. EquipmentRegisters
4. RegisterControlDocuments
5. AppointmentDocuments
6. SH&EPlanner
7. IncidentInvestigationDocuments
NOSAIntegratedFiveStarSystemGuide
ProvidesclarityontheinterpretationsoftheIntegratedFiveStarSystemthrough:
• Thedefinitionofkeywordscontainedintheintentstatement
• Orientationwordstoassistcustomisation
• Linkstootherrelevantclauses,whichensurestotalriskmanagement
• Linkstolegislation,whichensureslegalcompliance
ImplementationStandardsFramework
• Noneedtodevelopsystemdocumentationfromscratch
• Guidespractitionerstoconformance
• Providesflexibilityforcustomisation
• Provideslinksforsystemintegration
• Easesdocumentcontrol
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Registers
• Providesameansoflegalcompliance
• Simplifiesequipmentmaintenancemanagement
• Allequipmentcoveredinonedocument
• Documentlayoutprovideseaseofuse
• Paperworkreducedby90%
RegisterControlDocuments
• Allinspectionsrecordedinonedocument
• Providesrecordofinspectionsperformedandregisterskept
• Identifiesareasforattentionorimprovement
• Canbeusedinthesmallerenterprisesasregisters
• Consists of weekly, monthly and annual inspection checklists and 28 equipment register
monitoringdocuments
AppointmentDocuments
• Commitment‐accountability&resources
• Competence
• Riskassessment‐identify,assess&prioritise
• Performance‐objectives,targets&indicators
• Consistsof36appointmentletters
SH&EPlanner
• BreaksdowntheSH&Epolicyintomeasurableobjectives
• ProvidesanoverviewofthestatusoftheSH&Emanagementsystem
• Enablestheorganisationtomonitorprogress
• Providesownershipofactivity
• IncreasesawarenessofSH&Eintheorganisation
IncidentInvestigationDocuments
• Allincidentsarerecorded
• Incidentsaredocumentedanddefinedinaformalsystem
• Causesofincidentsaredeterminedinastructuredmanner
• Legalimplicationsofincidentsaredefinedandaddressed
• ConsistsofSH&Eincidentinvestigationdockets(10),minorincidentinvestigationregister,SH&E
incidentregister,AnnexureIIsummary
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NOSADVD’s
NOSAoffersarangeofmediaproductstoassistwiththeimplementationandenhancementof
occupationalriskmanagementprogrammes,including:
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Posters
PostersareavailableinA2andA3format,fullcolour,printedonhighqualitymaterialandlaminated.
NOSA posters are used by hundreds of companies to create awareness of occupational risk
managementprinciples,aswellasforinductiontraining.Thefollowingpostersareavailable:
Registers
Registers are for recording of findings during equipment checks, internal inspections and monthly
SH&E representative inspections. Registers are particularly useful documents containing minimum
standards,legislativeandrelevantindustrystandards,andcodes:
• Providesameansoflegalcompliance
• Simplifiesequipmentmaintenancemanagement
• Allequipmentcoveredinonedocument
• Documentlayoutprovideseaseofuse
• Paperworkreducedby90%
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PMR002
BUILDERSHOISTREGISTER
PMR003
CHAINS,CHAINSLINGSREGISTER
PMR005
FIBER&STEELWIREROPESREGISTER
PMR006
FIREEXTINGUISHINGEQUIP.REGISTER
PMR007
SHEREPINSPECTIONREGISTER
PMR008
GOODSHOISTREGISTER
PMR010
LADDERREGISTER
PMR011
LIFTINGMACHINERYREGISTER
PMR012
PORTABLEELECTRICALEQUIPMENT
PMR014
PRESSUREVESSELREGISTER
PMR015
REFRIGERATION&AIRCOND.INSTALL.
PMR016
SCAFFOLDREGISTER
PMR017
GASWELDING&CUTTINGREGISTER
PMR018
FIRSTAIDREGISTER
PMR019
SHEINCIDENTINVESTIGATIONREGISTER
PMR053
ELECTRICALEQUIP.INHAZARDOUSLOC
PMR054
CHAINBLOCKS&LEVERHOISTREGISTER
PMR068
NOSASHEINC.REG‐ANNEXURE1SUMMARY
PMR069
EARTHLEAKAGETESTINGREGISTER
PMR070
FORKLIFTREGISTER
PMR071
PRESSUREVESSELS(AirCompressor)
PMR072
MINORINCIDENTINVESTIGATIONREGISTER
PMR073
WORKPLACERISKASSESSMENTREGISTER
CMB253
INTFIVESTARSYSTEMAUDITWORKBOOK
CMB150
FIVESTARAUDITWORKBOOK(INCL.NEWRISKBASEDSYSTEM)
CMB274
INC.INV.DOCKETS1X10
Legislation
• FullVersionOHSAct(Book)
• FullVersionOHSAct(File)
• MineHealthandSafetyAct(File)
• OHSAct(OHSAS)(File)
FlagsandGradingBoardItems
• NOSAflagwithlogo/NOSAflagwithlogo&5stars
• NOSCARflag
• ISO9001:2000flag/ISO14001flag
• GreenStars‐Medium130mm/GreenStars‐Large220mm/GreenStarsforCertificate
• BlankStars‐Large220mm/BlankStars‐Medium130mm
• NOSAGradingBoardSticker
• PlatinumStars–Large/PlatinumStar‐Medium
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•
•
•
GoldStarsGrading220mm/GoldStarsGrading130mm SilverStarsGrading220mm/SilverStarsGrading130mm
ContractorsGradingStickers
11.
NOSHCON(Conference&Exhibition)
www.noshcon.co.za
NOSA has hosted more than 50 international occupational safety, health and environmental risk
managementconferencesandexhibitions(NOSHCON).
Theconferenceattractsmorethan500delegateseveryyear,affordslocaland
many overseas businessmen, SH&E specialists and practitioners the
opportunity to share their knowledge and expertise on the latest
developmentsinthequestforasafer,healthierandenvironmentallyfriendlier
workplaceforallemployees.
International speakers, exhibitors, industry leaders, government
representativesanddelegatescometogethertonetworkandshareexperiencesandideasduringone
of the largest occupational safety, health and environmental risk management conferences and
exhibitions.
During NOSHCON there are more than 25 presentations to choose from while parallel sessions run
concurrently over the three‐day period. Topics relevant to SH&E practitioners, coordinators,
representatives and managers are covered and skill‐focused presentations for SH&E representatives
andSH&Emanagementcommitteemembersareusuallypresentedduringtheconference.
Speakers are selected for their excellent knowledge, practical experience and presentation skills.
Presentations aim to transfer modern business principles and concepts appropriate to SH&E
practitioners and professionals in all industry categories and associated responsibility and support
areas. The Noshcon programme design allows for a vast exposure to both discipline‐specific and
generalsystemmanagementconcepts,methodsandinnovation.
NATIONALSUPPORTCENTRETELNO:086111NOSA/0861116672
Email:info@nosa.co.zaWeb:www.nosa.co.za
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