Identify the Risk. Control the Hazard. Protect Your People.

Effective risk management is more than completing a risk assessment and putting it in a file. It is an ongoing process of identifying hazards, evaluating risks, implementing appropriate controls and reviewing those controls as circumstances change.

Africa’s Department of Employment and Labour describes risk management in much the same way: a systematic process of identifying, assessing, controlling and monitoring workplace hazards.

At ASM Safety Consultants, we help businesses take a proactive approach to risk management by identifying potential sources of injury, illness, property damage, operational disruption and non-compliance before they become costly incidents.

Our services can be tailored to your workplace, project, building or operational environment.

Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment

We assist with comprehensive risk assessments designed to identify hazards, evaluate risk levels and establish appropriate control measures.

Services include:

  • Baseline Risk Assessments

  • Issue-Based Risk Assessments

  • Task Risk Assessments

  • Activity-Based Risk Assessments

  • Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

  • Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

  • Safe Work Procedures

  • Method Statement Reviews

  • Risk Control Recommendations

  • Risk Assessment Reviews and Updates

For construction activities, risk assessment and management form an important part of the regulatory framework, with the Department of Employment and Labour specifically highlighting baseline and task-based risk assessments as areas requiring attention.

Building & Workplace Compliance Inspections

A building can look perfectly safe while still containing hidden risks.

Our compliance inspections can help identify potential safety deficiencies within commercial, industrial, retail, office and other workplace environments.

Depending on the scope of the inspection, we can assess areas such as:

  • General workplace safety

  • Access and egress

  • Emergency exits and escape routes

  • Housekeeping

  • Walkways and stairways

  • Guardrails and handrails

  • Signage

  • Emergency preparedness

  • Fire safety arrangements

  • First-aid provisions

  • Electrical safety concerns

  • Workplace hazards

  • Storage areas

  • Safe access to equipment

  • Visible structural or building-related concerns

  • General compliance observations

Building requirements in South Africa are governed within the framework of the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, which provides for building standards and the regulation of building work.

Important: Where a specialised statutory inspection, certificate or professional sign-off is required, ASM can coordinate with the appropriately registered or approved professional/service provider.

Fire & Emergency Risk

Fire safety is a critical component of workplace risk management.

We can assist with assessing:

  • Fire hazards

  • Fire extinguisher positioning and accessibility

  • Emergency exits

  • Escape routes

  • Emergency signage

  • Assembly points

  • Emergency preparedness

  • Evacuation procedures

  • Emergency response arrangements

  • Fire-risk control measures

  • Emergency drills and preparedness

Recent South African municipal enforcement activity has specifically focused on fire safety equipment, evacuation routes and emergency response planning at higher-risk facilities.

Electrical Safety Risk

Electrical installations can present significant risks including electric shock, fire and equipment damage.

Our compliance assessments can identify visible and operational safety concerns relating to electrical installations and recommend corrective action.

Where formal electrical testing or a Certificate of Compliance (CoC) is required, this must be undertaken and issued by the appropriately registered electrical professional. South African Electrical Installation Regulations require the applicable installation to have a valid CoC, and the Department of Employment and Labour advises property owners and businesses to use competent, registered electrical contractors.

Construction Risk Management

Construction environments change constantly, making effective risk management essential.

We can assist with:

  • Construction risk assessments

  • Baseline Risk Assessments

  • Task Risk Assessments

  • Activity Risk Assessments

  • Method Statement reviews

  • Construction Health & Safety documentation

  • Site inspections

  • Contractor compliance inspections

  • Excavation risk assessments

  • Working-at-height risk

  • Fall protection risk

  • Lifting and rigging risk

  • Electrical risk

  • Plant and equipment risk

  • Traffic and pedestrian interaction

  • Emergency preparedness

  • Environmental and housekeeping risks

The Department of Employment and Labour identifies risk assessment, PPE, emergency preparedness, incident reporting and other controls as important elements of construction health and safety management.

Chemical & Hazardous Substance Risk

Where workplaces use, store or handle hazardous substances, effective risk identification and control are essential.

Depending on the workplace, assessments may consider:

  • Chemical storage

  • Handling procedures

  • Exposure risks

  • Labelling and signage

  • Safety Data Sheets

  • Spill response

  • Emergency arrangements

  • Personal protective equipment

  • Storage compatibility

  • Waste handling

  • Exposure control measures

For facilities involving quantities of dangerous substances that fall within the Major Hazard Installation framework, specialist risk assessment and regulatory requirements may apply.

Emergency & Disaster Risk Management

We can assist businesses in evaluating their preparedness for emergencies such as:

  • Fire

  • Medical emergencies

  • Electrical incidents

  • Evacuation

  • Severe weather

  • Workplace incidents

  • Hazardous substance incidents

  • Major emergencies

Our approach focuses on preparedness, response and recovery, helping organisations establish practical procedures before an emergency occurs.

Ergonomic Risk Assessments

Not every workplace hazard is immediately visible.

Ergonomic risks can arise from:

  • Poor workstation design

  • Repetitive activities

  • Manual handling

  • Awkward postures

  • Prolonged sitting or standing

  • Excessive physical workload

  • Poorly designed work areas

  • Repetitive movements

South Africa's Ergonomics Regulations, 2019 specifically address the identification and control of ergonomic risks in workplaces.

Compliance Audits & Gap Assessments

Not sure where your business stands?

ASM can conduct a compliance gap assessment to identify areas requiring attention and provide

a practical corrective-action plan.

We can review:

Legal compliance → Workplace conditions → Documentation →
Risk controls → Emergency preparedness → Training → Corrective actions

The result is a clear picture of where you are, where the gaps are and what needs to be done next.

Additional Risk Management Services

Depending on your industry and requirements, ASM can also assist with:

  • Contractor Safety Audits

  • Workplace Safety Inspections

  • Safety File Audits

  • PPE Risk Assessments

  • Manual Handling Risk Assessments

  • Working-at-Height Risk Assessments

  • Fall Protection Risk Assessments

  • Traffic & Pedestrian Risk Assessments

  • Plant & Machinery Risk Assessments

  • Lifting Operations Risk Assessments

  • Emergency Preparedness Assessments

  • Environmental Risk Assessments

  • Occupational Hygiene Risk Coordination

  • Incident & Accident Investigation

  • Root Cause Analysis

  • Corrective & Preventive Action Plans

  • Safety Management System Reviews

  • OHS Legal Compliance Audits

  • Safety Documentation Reviews

Why Choose ASM Safety Consultants?

We don't believe in “tick-box” safety.

Our objective is to help you understand the risks within your organization and implement practical, achievable controls that protect your people, property and business.

Whether you operate an office, retail environment, industrial facility, construction site or project-based operation, ASM Safety Consultants can help you develop a more proactive approach to safety and compliance.

Identify. Assess. Control. Improve.

ASM Safety Consultants
Safety is Our Priority.