South African
Flameproof Association

REGISTRATION SPONSORSHIP EXHIBITIONS AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE CALL FOR PAPERS ACCOMMODATION Registration Members Price Non-Members Price Early Bird Registration (booked and paid by 30 September 2023) R3 600.00 R3 800.00 Team Special (10 delegates) R25 000.00 R30 000.00 After 30 September 2023 R3 800.00 R4 000.00 This event will be CPD accredited TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Cancellation Fee: Please note that the full fee will be charged to members and non-members if registration is not cancelled 7 days prior to the event or if the delegate is a no-show at the event

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SOUTH AFRICAN FLAMEPROOF ASSOCIATION IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY About Us The South African Flameproof Association is a non profit body, and is an association of companies involved in explosion prevention/protection techniques for equipment used in hazardous atmospheres in industry and mining. ​ It comprises almost 200 member companies which include both end users and manufacturers, as well as relevant government bodies and equipment testing houses. The association has branches in Gauteng (Johannesburg), KwaZulu-Natal (Durban), and the Cape (Cape Town). More About Us GOLD SPONSORS SILVER SPONSOR If your company or organization is involved in explosion prevention technology, or if your operations involve any work in hazardous or potentially hazardous areas, then you should consider becoming a member of SAFA. Membership Join SAFA SAFA has been recognized as a Voluntary Association (Category C) in terms of Section 25(1)(3) of the Engineering Professions Act (46 of 2000). In terms of this registration, ECSA registered professionals may earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points when participating in registered SAFA activities. CPD Learn More Click the "Learn More" button below to find out more about becoming a SAFA sponsor, alternatively, click the "Current SAFA Sponsors" button to view all the SAFA sponsors. Sponsorship Learn More Current Sponsors SAFA MIE Application Apply for Certificate of Personal Competency (COPC) to register as a Master Installation Electrician. SAFA Individual MIE Membership Fee: R1800 p/a Apply Here! The African Electrotechnical Standardization Commission International Electrotechnical Commission System for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipmen IECWebstore2019 The African Electrotechnical Standardization Commission 1/3 Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing 00:57 Play Video Now Playing 06:06 Play Video Now Playing 06:57 Play Video SAFA Certificate of ECSA Recognition as a Voluntary Association View Certificate View Affiliations

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) CPD SAFA has been recognized as a Voluntary Association (Catergory C) in terms of Section 25(1)(3) of the Engineering Professions Act (46 of 2000). In terms of this registration, ECSA registered professionals may earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points when participating in registered SAFA activities. Further to this SAFA provides members and providers of activities for ongoing professional development an understanding and proffer background information into the processes that have been developed to facilitate compliance with the statutory requirements for the renewal of professional registration.Some background to the process that were adopted to introduce CPD in accordance with the broad framework set out by the Engineering Profession Act 46 of 2000 and the policy of the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) is contained in A SAFA manual. The essential elements of CPD as compiled by the Professional Development Working Group (PDWG) of SAFA are also outlined. ECSA After a lengthy process of consultation and deliberation with Voluntary Associations and other Stakeholders in the Engineering Industry, a formal system of recording Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for engineering practitioners is now a reality as from 1 January 2006. CPD will be used as the mechanism through which all registered practitioners would have to renew their Registration with ECSA. In this regard section 22(1) of the Engineering Profession Act, 2000 (Act 46 of 2000) requires that a registered practitioner has to renew his or her Registration and has to "apply, in the prescribed manner, to the Council for the renewal of his or her Registration". Council decided that the most appropriate way for ECSA to give effect to the legislation would be to link renewal of Registration with Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The Policy on Continuing Professional Development was published for general comments and directly distributed among Voluntary Associations, for comment, and the Council on 24 November 2005 approved the Policy for purposes of implementation on 1 January 2006. The Policy has been converted into a set of Rules, which originally have been published as Board Notice 131 in Government Gazette No. 28328 on 23 December 2005. Interested and affected parties are urged to study the rules, which came into operation on 1 January 2006. In addition to the CPD Rules, provision has also been made in the Rules for "Renewal of Registration", which links CPD as a mechanism for implementing renewal of registration. ECSA SERVICE PROVIDERS Below is a list of the Engineering Council of South Africa's (ECSA) approved service providers. Feel free to browse this list: ECSA Service Provider Verification Number Name of Company Verification Period SAFA-103/2023 MTex Laboratories 11/06/2020 - 11/06/2023 SP_008/2025 South African Flameproof Association 06/12/2021 - 06/12/2025 View CPD Accredited Items

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Intrinsic Safety Please contact safaservices@vdw.co.za with any suggestions or comments of matters concerning intrinsic safety. ​ The group will meet every two months, and has set its objectives as follows: ​ To communicate on a regular basis. To gain and exchange knowledge and experience between end users, suppliers, vendors, test houses, and legal authorities. To share and implement best practices. To ensure practical IS installations and standardize on IS loops. To identify and discuss typical problems and concerns in the industry and solve them. To get feedback from the test houses and trends in the international arena. To fill the gap in the knowledge of role players. To provide information on local IA certification & the implications. To work towards full compliance with IECEx. Exic Clarification From IS Sub-Committee Meeting These questions were raised at the IS meeting on 18 August. Herewith follows the questions and answers: Q - Where does it say that Exic is for zone 2 only? A - The relationship is identified in 60079-14 section 5.3 and 5.4 - (please click here for 60079-14 section 5.3 and 5.4) Q - Where does it say that it does not require a barrier/isolator? A - This statement isn't true, you will need an IS interface - barrier, isolator or I/O card or a device with suitable IS safety parameters declared. Q - Where does it say that you can run Exic wiring with Exia & Exib wiring? A - It appears in both 60079-14 and Draft 60079-25 - (Please click here for the latter) Q - What is necessary for loop drawing approvals? i.e. how do you do calcs? A - It will follow the same process that we have now. However, as per Chris T note cable parameters are not likely to cause a problem for most installations. Please Click Here for the 'Comparison of the techniques of Intrinsic Safety ‘ic’ and Energy Limitation ‘nL' View Intrinsic Safety Documents

News & Marketing SAFA News Engineers Need To Act Now ​ The Minister for the Built Environment has published draft policy document Notice 337 of 2008 indicating that ECSA would be converted into a professional board that will report to the South African Council for Built Environment (SACBE) who in turn will report to the Minister for the Built Environment. SAFA Marketing Material Members are invited to submit their company details and information they would like included in their listing. For details on marketing material, please contact the Secretariat for more information and pricing - safaservices@vdw.co.za

About Us What is The South African Flameproof Association? The South African Flameproof Association (SAFA) is a non profit body, and is an association of companies involved in explosion prevention/protection techniques for equipment used in hazardous atmospheres in industry and mining. It comprises almost 200 member companies which include both end users and manufacturers, as well as relevant government bodies and equipment testing houses. The association has branches in Gauteng (Johannesburg) KwaZulu-Natal (Durban) and the Cape (Cape Town). In terms of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the South African National Committee of the IEC, the Association is the official South African Mirro r Committee for the IECEx Sche me. SAFA is registered as a voluntary association with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). Our Vision is to be the recognised authority in South Africa on explosion prevention technology used in potentially hazardous locations. ​ Our Mission - Stakeholders are important to us and we shall strive to promote and encourage the interests in terms of safety of the industry in the field of explosion prevention technology. View Constitution View Complaints Procedure Our Objectives Internal Objectives External Objectives Drive safety and best practices in the Industry Develop competencies and promote training Influence the formulation and implementation of National & International Standards and Regulations Improve and maintain excellent stakeholder relationships Maintain Industry Leadership Ensure responsible association governance Attract and retain new skills within the association Deliverables to members must be of quality standards

SAFA MIE WORKSHOPS & BRANCH MEETINGS DURBAN AND CAPE TOWN Durban 19 September 2023 and Cape Town 21 September 2023 SAVE THE DATE & REGISTER FOR FREE! The South African Flameproof Association invites you to attend the CPD Accredited SAFA MIE Workshops from (09h00am) & Branch Meetings from (16:00pm) onwards on the following dates: Durban on Tuesday, 19 September 2023 at the Protea Hotel Marriott Karridene Beach Cape Town on Thursday, 21 September 2023 at the Royal Cape Yacht Club ​ SPEAKERS DETAILS,TOPICS AND AGENDA WILL BE SHARED SOON This event can be attended free of charge Refreshments and cocktail snacks will be served. EXHIBITION Exhibition stands are available at R3500 per stand for members / R4500 per stand for non-members ~ Exhibition stand bookings include a 5 minute advertising presentation to the audience ~ Contact Mpho@vdw.co.za to book your 3x3m stand IMPORTANT: Please note that a cancellation fee of R250 will be charged to delegates that do not cancel registration 48 hours prior to the event or is a no-show on the day. Even though the event is free of charge, SAFA covers the cost of each registered delegate. Registration is compulsory as we need to confirm numbers with the venue and make sure that the event is economically viable for our exhibitors.

Awards SAFA invites members to submit nominations for the 2023 Awards of Excellence. All nominations received will be evaluated and the awards will be presented during the Cocktail Awards Evening on Wednesday, 8 November 2023. The submission categories are: ​ CONTRIBUTION TO SAFETY A product system or service which has made a significant contribution to safety in hazardous area environments. Please click here to submit your nomination. ​ TECHNICAL INNOVATION An innovative product or system for use in hazardous area environments. Please click here to submit your nomination. ​ BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE A company or corporate division that has provided excellent customer service in the sector over the last two years. Please click here to submit your nomination. ​ YOUNG PROFESSIONAL AWARD Please click here to submit your nomination. ​ THE DELEGATE AWARD / PRESIDENT’S AWARD ​ Closing date for submissions is Friday, 29 September 2023. PRESIDENT’S AWARD Gerhard Pillay TECHNICAL INNOVATION Schalk Kruger (award received by William Tshene) CONTRIBUTION TO SAFETY Henk Zwart BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE CCG Cable Terminations BEST EXHIBITION STAND CCG Cable Terminations YOUNG PROFESSIONAL AWARD Gerhard Pillay Best Exhibition Stand CCG Cable Termination Contribution to Safety Award Dean Martin from Hazardous Location Centre, Sasol Infrachem Best Customer Service Award Geritt Schepers, MASC Technical Innovation Award Ni cholas Lackinger, CCG Cable Termination on behalf of Geof Mood Best Customer Service Award Pieter Coetzee, Sasol Secunda Technical Innovation Award Marc Van Pelt, Pepperl + Fuchs Contribution to Safety Award Nick Wells from Independent Inspection Services Technical Innovation Award Sven Breedt, Pratley on behalf of Eldon Kruger Presidents Award and Best Customer Service Award Katlego Setwaba, Pepperl + Fuchs Best Presenter Award Gary Friend Award of Excellence Henk Zwart Best Exhibition Stand CCG Cable Terminations Award of Excellence Jabulani Nhlapo Award of Excellence Alan Dawson Product Innovation Award Joynx Pty Ltd Award of Achievement MTEx Laboratories President’s Award Kim Pratley and Paul Meanwell Best Presenter Award Schalk Kruger ​ Best Exhibition Stand Pratley Marketing ​ Company of the Year based on Current Contribution CCG Cable Terminations ​ Member of the Year based on Current Contribution Arthur Cameron ​ Young Achiever of the Year Sarieet Theron ​ Most Innovated Product Engineered Solution CCG Cable Terminations ​ President's Award Dr Johannes Auret and Willa Breed Young Achiever of the Year Olga Mothibedi Member of the Year based on Current Contributions Schalk Kruger Most Innovative Product or Engineer Solution Hazleton Pumps International (Pty) Ltd From the left (Back Row): Bennie Lemmer - Pratley Marketing, Pieter Coetzee - Sasol, Schalk Kruger - Sasol, Eldon Kruger - Pratley Marketing, Mathys Wehmeyer - Hazleton Pumps International, Jaco le Roux - CCG Cable Terminations President's Award Max Koen Member of The Year Based on Current Contributions Pieter Coetzee Young Achiever of the Year Sicelo Kunene Best Presentation Award Henk Zwart Most Innovative Product or Engineering Solution Roelof Viljoen Awards Of Excellence 2013 Young Achiever of the Year Award David Maree Member of the Year based on Current Contributions Pieter Coetzee Most Innovative Product or Engineering Solution Award CCG Cable Terminations President’s Award Pieter Coetzee Exceptional Service Award Paul Meanwell

Events 2023 Events SAFA MIE WORKSHOPS & BRANCH MEETINGS | DURBAN AND CAPE TOWN | SEPTEMBER 2023 2023 SAFA Symposium Registration is now open for the 2023 SAFA Symposium, hosted at Emperors Palace (Johannesburg, GP) on 8 & 9 November 2023! See registration link below! Register Now! Delve into the highlights of our previous events, where industry professionals and thought leaders gathered to share knowledge and insights. Relive the valuable experiences, engaging discussions, and memorable moments. Past Events View Past Presentations View Past Programmes Discover a collection of stunning photographs showcasing our events, achievements, and the vibrant spirit of our community and let the images tell the stories of our remarkable journey.. Event Photos View Photo's