HEALTH AND SAFETY 27
What can you expect for this year’ s programme? More intense visits, audits and training, with the introduction of additional courses such as:
• Working at heights
• SHE Representatives( Safety Files)
These additional courses, site visits and training are there to give insight into the main concerns the plumbing industry is facing and provide valuable input to achieving a health and safety goal, that of‘ zero is no accident’( The Zero Is No Accident campaign is part of FEM’ s commitment to championing better occupational health and safety within the construction industry, and beyond).
All images supplied by Chris Coetzee
Through our visits and discussions with plumbers, we have seen that plumbing is dear to your hearts, and some of you even want to make changes and impact the industry in more ways. We appreciate your commitment and commend you for your efforts thus far. So let us recognise those who have made an impact, take time out to commend those in your companies, teams and personal life for their commitment and hard work, never underestimate the power of a good word and recognition for achieving something even small, as these will lead to greater accomplishments in the future.
Chris Coetzee accepting the FEM Mentorship of the year award.
With Occupational Health and Safety laws and regulations constantly changing and adapting, we urge all our plumbing members as well as those in our industry to take seriously the health and safety of their companies, employees and those exposed to your scope of plumbing works. We are excited to continue working with you throughout this year and into the future to achieve health and safety excellence.
In 2025, FEM was generous enough to provide funding for more mentorships to be carried out. Are you taking advantage of the amazing benefits of this programme and other membership-based benefits IOPSA offers? PA
Sharfudien Martin of PPEW in Cape Town winning the Mentee of the year award.