Reference desk

Legal & Standards

Official sources to support informed workplace decisions.

Use these links to consult the issuing organisation. Confirm the current amendments, edition and requirements that apply to your activities. This directory is a starting point, not a complete legal register or a compliance assessment.

Environmental management

National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998.

Consult the official legislation and review the environmental requirements relevant to your operations.

Open the official government source ↗

Management system standards

ISO 9001 · Quality
ISO 14001 · Environment
ISO 45001 · Occupational health and safety
ISO 22301 · Business continuity

Find the applicable edition and obtain licensed access from the publisher. We link to the publisher; full standards, clauses and tables are not reproduced here.

Browse the official ISO catalogue ↗

Turn requirements into practical actions.

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More reference options for your workplace

The demo includes selected OHS regulations, environmental legislation, COIDA, ISO and SANS references. Selection does not establish applicability or certify compliance. Confirm current amendments and the edition that applies to your activity.

COIDA

Employer arrangements for occupational injury and disease compensation and reporting.

COIDA — official government reference ↗

SANS reference examples

SANS 1186-1: safety-sign references. SANS 10142-1: low-voltage electrical-installation references. Specialist assessment and certification remain with appropriately qualified persons.

Find standards and licensing information through SABS ↗

Standard numbers and topic descriptions are provided for navigation. No ISO or SANS clauses, tables or complete standards are reproduced here.