More than just a “tick and flick”

Workplace safety – while driven by compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations – should be more than just a checklist, because it directly impacts employee well-being, business continuity, and productivity. It should be considered a critical, non-negotiable part of all stakeholders’ working lives.

“The cost of inadequate or ineffective workplace safety practices is immense, and can include increased workplace injuries, legal and financial implications, decreased employee morale and productivity, and damage to an organisation’s reputation,” says Mark Anderson, portfolio director at Specialised Exhibitions – a division of Montgomery Group.

Anderson adds that finding the right solutions to match a specific workplace environment should be a top priority for organisations serious about occupational safety and health (OSH) compliance. “This starts with risk assessments, which will identify areas of strength and weakness in the organisation’s OSH profile. It also includes appropriate training, and the adoption and implementation of high-quality safety products and technology,” he explains. “A visit to A-OSH Expo 2025 is the best starting point for risk and safety managers, as each of these modalities is covered extensively by the exhibitors.”

Co-located with Securex South Africa, Facilities Management Expo, and Firexpo at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from 3 to 5 June 2025, A-OSH Expo is Africa’s largest one-stop source of OSH solutions. “This means that not only do organisations save a substantial amount of time and effort in finding what they need, but their interactions with the knowledgeable and highly experienced exhibitors mean that they are given sterling advice on their OSH requirements,” says Anderson.