Celebrating 7 Years of Health and Safety Excellence

Celebrating 7 Years of Health and Safety Excellence   Saiosh was established on the historic day when South Africa celebrated the 20th anniversary of the release of Nelson Mandela from prison on 11 February 2010

Historic background

The South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh) was established on 11 February 2010 by a group of enthusiastic Occupational Health and Safety Professionals from South Africa. Saiosh is recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) as a professional body to register Occupational Health and Safety Professionals in South Africa in terms of the NQF Act, Act 67 of 2008.

From 7 members in 2010 to more than 7000 in 2017!

With more than 7 500 Members Saiosh is the leading source of information and networking opportunities within the Occupational Health and Safety profession. Members are from a wide range of industries from the private and public sector. Our non-profit organisation represents individuals and organisations committed to the enhancement of the Occupational Health and Safety discipline. Saiosh is the choice for OHS professionals and practitioners in Southern Africa, dedicated to the advancement of the OHS profession, through research, promotion, education, upliftment, training, guidance and strong relationships with other OHS organisations.

Excellent Service and great Membership Benefits is the key!

Saiosh is committed to the upgrading of the professional skills of its members by keeping them updated and informed on the latest developments in the field of Occupational Health and Safety. Saiosh do this by offering Members the following benefits:

• SAQA Professional Registration
  
• Free CPD OHS Workshops
• Free e-Learning
• Free Legal Updates
• Free subscription to SHEQ Management Magazine
  
• Online Networking, CPD and Profile Updates
• OHS Seminars and Conferences
  
• OHS Updates and Newsletters
• Career Portal

Saiosh also offer the following added benefits for its Members:

• Student of the year with a financial award
• Person of the year with a financial award
  
• Bursary funding for qualifying members

In addition Saiosh also acts as a lobby group for Occupational Health and Safety legislation and standards and for this purpose interacts and liaises with the Department of Labour and other Government Bodies on behalf of its Members.

Saiosh thanks all its members for their support over the past 7 years

Saiosh will continue to be the leading Professional Body for
Occupational Safety and Health in South Africa