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Mine Health and Safety Council (MHSC)

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The Mine Health and Safety Council is a national public entity (Schedule 3A) established in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act, No 29 of 1996, as amended.

The entity comprises a tripartite board represented by State, Employer, and Labour members under chairmanship of the Chief Inspector of Mines. The MHSC is funded by public revenue and is accountable to Parliament.

The main task of the Council is to advise the Minister of Mineral Resources on occupational health and safety legislation and research outcomes focused on improving and promoting occupational health and safety in South African mines. The Council also oversees the activities of its committees; promotes a culture of health and safety in the mining industry; arranges a summit every two years to review the state of occupational health and safety at mines; and liaises with the Mining Qualifications Authority and any other statutory bodies about mining health and safety.

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Fire Fighting Equipment Traders Association (FFETA)

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The Fire Fighting Equipment Traders Association [FFETA] promotes high standards in equipment, workmanship, maintenance and service to the public. We meet regularly with the South African Bureau of Standards and our members ascribe to the highest level of safe working practices and hold a FFETA recognised certificate of competence for each employee engaged in service maintenance.

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Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa (FPASA)

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The Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa (FPASA) was established in 1973 to provide a specialized fire safety management technical and training service to industry, commerce and society at large.

Over the years the Association has developed a range of membership options and technical, training and fire safety management services that are recognized for their quality, professionalism and value.

Today the role of the FPASA covers Education, Information, Advice, Consultancy and Training (Fire College).

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Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Southern Africa (CAPFSA)

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Childsafe, a campaign of the Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Southern Africa (CAPFSA) and Safe Kids Worldwide, promotes optimal health and development of all children in South Africa. Childsafe aims to reduce and prevent intentional and unintentional injuries of all severity through research, education, environmental change and recommendations for legislation.

CAPFSA believes that every child has a right to grow and flourish in a safe environment without the threat of being hurt.

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Southern African Emergency Services Institute (SAESI)

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Fire fighting has grown, developing through the years, guided by SAESI into a professional discipline many are proud to call their own through our emergency service training. The united voice of SAESI is proud to have, through the years, successfully guided and developed the industry into the giant it has become today through the use of effective emergency service training.

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Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC)

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Ensuring quality and safety in healthcare in South Africa. The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) is an independent body established in terms of the National Health Amendment Act of 2013 to ensure that both public and private health establishments in South Africa comply with the required health standards.

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Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA)

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Through effective and efficient partnerships with employers and training providers, our legacy is one of learning and leadership alongside equity, integrity and respect. In understanding the impact that industry-relevant skills can have, it’s our aim to provide opportunity and prosperity to all. At SASSETA, we are the link between employers, training providers and learners. It is a role that we gladly fulfil, knowing the extent to which we can empower people and uplift the South African Economy.

The service delivery environment with respect to SASSETA covers both the public and private sectors. The public security sector consists of government security agencies and law enforcement bodies, whose role is to protect and serve the public and the interests of the state. The private sector comprises of companies and bodies who provide private security and legal services.

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