About us
The Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH) is a professional body committed to the prevention and reduction of ill health at work through the dissemination of knowledge and the professional registration of Occupational Hygiene Practitioners.
Occupational Hygienists help to protect the health of people at work. They are trained to recognize hazards to health, they understand how to assess the risks that might arise from these hazards and they know how to control the risks.
SAIOH has its origins in The Occupational Hygiene Association of SA (OHASA) that was established in 1983 to promote an awareness of Occupational Hygiene as a discipline and in The Institute of Occupational Hygienists of SA (IOHSA) that was established in 1993 to register Occupational Hygienists who meet appropriate standards of education and practical experience. These two bodies merged in 2000 to form the present SAIOH.
Aims and Objectives
• Advance the Discipline of Occupational Hygiene
• Promote the Activities of the Institute
• Uphold and Promote the Interest and Status of the Members
• Promotion of Occupational Hygiene Education and Training
• The Recognition of Qualifications and Experience
• Commitment to Strict Ethical Standards. Download the SAIOH Code of Ethics.
• Creation and Maintenance of Opportunities for Professional Development
Workshops and Conferences
SAIOH holds regular workshops and conferences and is an equal partner in the bi-monthly publication of the journal “Occupational Health Southern Africa” and supports the “National Safety & Occupational Hygiene journal. Both journals are received by the members as part of their membership.
Membership and Professional registration
Membership is available to any person with an interest in the field of occupational hygiene. Those wishing not to demonstrate professional competence can become a member by submitting the SAIOH membership only form. The form is under review (Oct 2011), please contact info@saioh.co.za if you would like the reviewed copy sent to you at the end of the review procedure.
For those wishing to demonstrate professional competence to clients, customers or peers, SAIOH offers certification in various categories to reflect the level of their capabilities through formal SAIOH professional registration. The form is under review (Oct 2011), please contact info@saioh.co.za if you would like the reviewed copy sent to you at the end of the review procedure.
International recognition of this Certification has been achieved from the International Occupational Hygiene Association (IOHA). SAIOH is very proud to be a member of the International Occupational Hygiene Association (IOHA) which is in its turn recognized by the International Labour and the World Health Organisations.
Lobby group
SAIOH acts as a lobby group for Occupational Hygiene legislation and standards and for this purpose interacts with the Departments of Labour (DoL), Department of Minerals and Resources (DMR) and Department of Health (DOH).
SAQA participant
From its inception SAIOH was an active participant in the Standards Generating Body for Occupational Health and Safety under the auspices of the SA Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Joint venture partner
It is a joint venture partner in the National Occupational Safety and Health Board (NOSHBO) as well as The Board of Registration for Occupational Safety and Associated Professionals (OHSAP).
Council Members
Voting members
President: Johann Beukes (HOHL)
Vice President: Jakes Jacobs (Sasol Synfuels)
Immediate Past President: Melinda Venter (Safetech)
Chairman PCB: Deon van Vuuren (Gijima)
Treasurer: Philip van Dyk (Poltech)
Secretary: Delmarie Kruger (Gijima)
Cas Badenhorst (Anglo Platinum Management Services)
Johan du Plessis (North West University Potchefstroom Campus)
Elize Lourens (Department of Labour)
Garth Hunter (Engen Petroleum Ltd)
Kobus Davel (Occuserv)
Bohlokoa Matshiane (Eskom)
Fanie Kruger (SafeNet (Africa)
Co-opted members
Milly Ruiters (Department of Labour)
Johan Cornelius (GijimaAst OH&ES)
Paul Britz (Dept of Health, Gauteng, Representative)
Gopolang Sekoba (NIOH)
Itumeleng Motlhamme (NECSA)
Mathula Thulare (Eskom)
Vijay Nundlall (MVSSA Representative)
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