Height Safety Training for Construction Sites: Are You Legally Compliant? [Free Checklist]
Falls from height remain one of the leading causes of injury and death on construction sites. Yet,
Sarah Friend
2 July 2025
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InSights by The Training Academy: Broadening Horizons in Construction, Wellness, and Education
Dive into InSights – the hub where The Training Academy shares its wealth of knowledge. From mastering the art of working at heights in construction to the intricacies of workplace wellness, down to the foundational stones of basic education skills – we cover it all.
Height Safety Training for Construction Sites: Are You Legally Compliant? [Free Checklist]
Height Safety Training for Construction Sites: Are You Legally Compliant? [Free Checklist] In South Africa’s construction industry,
Sarah Friend
15 June 2025
No more Frame type Scaffolds in latest SANS 10085-1
The recent revision of SANS 10085-1, effective July 1, 2024, has brought significant changes to scaffold regulations
Sarah Friend
16 July 2024
Is the new SANS 10085-1: 2024 A Game-Changer for Scaffold Safety?
Let’s talk about the new SANS 10085-1: 2024. As a seasoned scaffolding professional with over a decade
Sarah Friend
1 July 2024
Balancing Safety and Production: The Key Role of Safety Personnel
As a safety professional, you have a critical responsibility to ensure the well-being of your workforce while
Sarah Friend
3 May 2024
Understanding the Manufacturing Process of Kwikstage Scaffolding.
As a seasoned scaffold specialist with years of experience in the South African scaffold industry, I have
Sarah Friend
5 April 2024
History of Formwork, Falsework, and Shoring in South Africa
South Africa’s rich tapestry is woven with stories of resilience, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of progress.
Sarah Friend
14 December 2023
The Importance of Working at Heights Training in South Africa
As someone who has spent a significant portion of his career working in various industries that involve
Sarah Friend
28 August 2023
Duties of a Scaffold Inspector
As a professional in the scaffold industry with years of experience, I have gained extensive knowledge and
Sarah Friend
10 April 2023
A Wellness Journey
Wellness is something that we all should be striving for in our day-to-day lives, yet it is
Sarah Friend
10 February 2023
The history of Scaffolding
Scaffolding is a fundamental tool that has been used in construction and repair work for centuries. This
Sarah Friend
9 February 2023
Aluminium vs. Steel Scaffolding
When it comes to construction projects in South Africa, scaffolding is a crucial component to ensure the
Sarah Friend
1 February 2023
Self-care hacks
Self-care is a term that we are seeing everywhere these days, especially on social media, but what
Sarah Friend
31 January 2023
How scaffolding technology has evolved over the years
Scaffolding technology has come a long way since its inception. From ancient times to modern day, scaffolding
Sarah Friend
25 January 2023
Using an extension ladder safely.
Using an extension ladder safely is crucial when working at heights in South Africa. Extension ladders, also
Sarah Friend
24 January 2023
Working at heights
Working at heights can be a dangerous task, especially in South Africa where safety regulations may not
Sarah Friend
6 January 2023