Who Are We
OHMS has over the years grown in stature and has established itself as a leading service provider in the field of occupational health and safety. We achieved SANAS accreditation in 2014 as a Type A inspection body in occupational hygiene for ISO/IEC 17020:2012, for measuring noise, hazardous chemical substances, lead, asbestos and evaluation of ventilation systems for hazardous biological agents.
OHMS is a well-known Occupational Hygiene AIA company that specialises in Occupational Hygiene Surveys and Asbestos Assessment & Monitoring, implementing Health and Safety compliance to the Occupational Health and Safety Act to ensure that the workplace is safe and risk-free.
To be a preferred service provider when it comes to matters of health, safety and environment, by the mining industry as well as the regulatory authorities globally employing the most recent monitoring methodology and strategy and working beyond legal compliance but contributing to healthier societies through improved conditions achieved by more accurate and involved reporting and recommendations.
This is to be achieved through honesty, transparency and rendering the best service at any one time while maintaining a high level of ethics as is required by the professional associations that Occupational Hygiene Monitoring Services is affiliated with and is associated with.
Our Core Values
01 – Problem-Solving – We’re naturally inquisitive, finding solutions to problems that matter. We embrace new ways of thinking. We’re leading minds who pursue innovation. We’re mindful of our impact on those who depend on environmental, social and financial stability.
02 – Our Personality – We anticipate client needs and push boundaries in our response. We challenge each other to do better. We deliver our promise without compromising on integrity. We encourage intelligent risk-taking to deliver the best outcome by using sound judgement.
03 – Strong Attitudes – We’re respectful, acknowledge diversity and recognise potential. We bring out the best in one another always assuming best intent. We act responsibly for the wellbeing of all. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.
Our Services
Occupational Hygiene Surveys & Monitoring
Is one of the key services OHMS offer. The role of the occupational hygienist is to anticipate, evaluate and control health hazards in the working environment, this can be done effectively by carrying out occupational hygiene surveys, health and safety surveys, and overall workplace surveys. We constantly work on helping to safeguard employees against stress factors like noise, hazardous chemical substances, lead, asbestos, hazardous biological agents, poor illumination, heat stress, cold stress and poor indoor air quality levels to avoid work-related injury or illness, we collaborate with clients to develop occupational hygiene policies they can rely on.
Asbestos
Is the generic name for 6 different naturally-occurring fibrous minerals. A “fibre“ is defined as a particle that is more than 5 micrometres (μm) in length and having a length-to-width ratio of at least 3:1. Based on their physical and chemical properties, there are two major groups of asbestos: serpentine and amphibole.
Training Services
What We Can Train You On:
- Hearing Conservation – Hearing conservation programs strive to prevent initial occupational hearing loss, preserve and protect remaining hearing, and equip workers with the knowledge and hearing protection devices necessary to safeguard themselves.
- Asbestos Awareness and Handling – All Asbestos training complies with the Department of Employment and Labour’s new Asbestos Abatement Regulations 2020, Regulation 7 (3), (4) and 5.
- Hazchem – Understand the various risks and hazards presented by the different chemical classes.
Risk Assessment
As per the regulations in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, No. 85 of 1993, an occupational risk assessment should be performed when employees could be exposed to health hazards. These health hazards could result from the work environment, general work activities or processes.
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Contact Info
- ADDRESS: 5 Human Crescent, Duynefontein, Melkbosstrand, 7441
- PHONE: +27 21 553 1100
