South African
Flameproof Association

South African Flameproof Association's collection of photos from our past events and symposiums. Photo Gallery SAFA MIE Photo's SAFA Symposium 2025 Photos SAFA Golf Day - May 2025 - Maccauvlei Golf Course MIE Symposium - March 2023 - Woodmead, Johannesburg SAFA Symposium - May 2022 - Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng SAFA Symposium - May 2019 - Carnival City Casino, Gauteng SAFA Symposium - May 2018 - Emperors Palace, Gauteng SAFA Symposium - May 2017 - Protea Hotel By Marriott, Gauteng SAFA Symposium - Oct 2015 - Khaya iBhubesi, Free State SAFA Symposium - Nov 2014 - Graceland Casino, Mpumalanga SAFA Symposium - Nov 2013 - Gateway Hotel, Umhlanga SAFA Symposium - Nov 2012 - Emperors Palace, Gauteng Symposium 2010 SAFA Symposium 2008

More information about the services that The South African Flameproof Association provides. Services Sub Committees The association has a number of sub committees which have been formed to tackle issues of concern as and when they arise. Such issues are discussed by the executive committee, and if required, the appropriate sub committee is called on to investigate the issue and report its findings back to the executive or management committee. If you have a query regarding explosion protected equipment and / or practices in South Africa, contact us - we can help. SAFA & ECSA Registration SAFA is registered as a voluntary association with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). In terms of this registration, ECSA registered professionals may earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points when participating in registered SAFA activities. Two relevant documents are available from this site. The ECSA " Policy on Continuing Professional Development " (806 kb) may be viewed by clicking on the link, or downloaded by right clicking and selecting "save as". The " SAFA CPD Manual " may be viewed and downloaded in a similar manner.

Need more information about our services? Find all of our contact numbers and emails, as well as our provincial contacts. Suite 17, Block F, Saint Andrews Office Park, Meadowbrook Ln, Epsom Downs, Bryanston, Sandton, 2152 Post and Courier: PostNet Suite #0530 Private Bag X51 Bryanston 2021 Tel: (011) 061 5000 Fax : 086 688 7005 Email: safaservices@vdw.co.za For membership inquiries please contact membership@vdw.co.za Contact Us Provincial Contacts Cape Town Johan Petzer 083 635 4237 johan@sallab.co.za Durban Bill Abrahams 031 208 4711 billsonelect@telkomsa.net

The South African Flameproof Association invites you to register for the annual SAFA Symposium of 2025! Presentations Photos

SAFA Young Professional Free Webinar SAFA Young Professional Free Webinar 17 April 2024 Terms and Conditions: Please contact Dion Abrahams if you are unable to attend - dion@vdw.co.za

The South African Flameproof Association invites you to register for the annual SAFA Symposium of 2024! REGISTRATION AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE EXHIBITION SPONSORSHIP Symposium 2024 Programme Terms and Conditions If you use a new email address a new account will be opened for you, unless you ask the secretariat to update your old account details. You and the billing contact of your organisation will receive invoices a few minutes after you have registered. If you see a red notice on the screen about unpaid invoices please contact the secretariat on safaservices@vdw.co.za to resolve. Should you wish to cancel your registration altogether, please do so in writing to safaservices@vdw.co.za by no later than 13 Oct 2024. Any cancellations not made or if the delegate is a NO-SHOW at the symposium the FULL registration will be payable. If you are asked for a 'Valid Purchase Order Number' kindly use your name as a reference. Please click here for more information on the Awards and to Nominate!

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Explore expert-curated links to affiliated websites offering invaluable insights, products, and services to safeguard your workplace. Enhance safety protocols, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with industry-leading solutions. Useful Links Acts Online - Acts Online provides legislation, including amendments and Regulations, in an intuitive, online format. Use this site as often as you like, everything here is free. Chamber of Mines - News, data, and policy information on the South African Mining industry DEL - South African Department: Employment and Labour DMR - Department of Mineral Resources ECSA - Engineering Council Of South Africa EE Publishers - Web site for the publishers of Vector, Electron, and Energize Explolabs - Including CERTEX Explosive Atmospheres - Technical Committee N° 31: Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Atmospheres IECEx - The IECEx is the IEC scheme for the certification to standards for electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres IEC Webstore - On this Webstore you can buy IEC International Standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies. SACEA - South Africa Colliery Engineers Association SABS - South African Bureau of Standards SAIEE - The South African Institute of Electrical Engineers SANAS - South African National Accreditation System CSA Group - CSA Group consistently sets the standard across a range of certification and compliance sectors SABS Standards Search - Standards South Africa TC65 – Strategic Policy Statement - Contains links to the list of published standards, programme of work, emerging needs, members and contacts etc. MTEx Laboratories - Testing and Certification Services. MASC - Mining And Surface Certification Please report any problems to bruce@vdw.co.za

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

SAFA MIE Workshop - 23 May 2024 - Cape Town SAFA MIE Workshops in Durban and Cape Town 23 May 2024 - Cape Town Registration Terms and Conditions: Please contact Dion Abrahams if you are unable to attend - dion@vdw.co.za If you don’t have a Valid Purchase Order Number please use your phone number

Get more information about the benefits of registering to become a Master Installation Electrician (MIE) and how to register for membership. MIE EVENTS MIE MEMBER APPLICATION MIE DOCUMENTS SAFA MIE BENEFITS MIE MEMBERS Benefits Include: Allowed to use the SAFA MIE Member logo Attend SAFA events at member rates MIE Webinars and Workshops at preferential member rates Standard Updates relevant to MIE's Access to SAFA Telegram and Whatsapp group Attend General Meetings at no cost SAFA Individual MIE Membership Fee: R1 800 p/a Information brochure for application of registered person - Electrical Installation Regulations Prerequisites for Application 1. Has registration as an Installation Electrician for two years. 2. Has five years practical experience in hazardous locations. 3. Has a National N3 Certificate or a technical grade 12 with relevant subjects. 4. Has a Statement of Results for the Specialised Codes Paper 1 & 2 as administered by the FET Campus. 5. Has a Statement of Results from the EWSETA for the 2x Unit Standards for hazardous locations. NB a) The applicant completes the SAFA application form to be assessed by the SAFA MIE appointed Group, this assessment will validate the workplace competency of the applicant, and the applicant will undergo an interview b) SAFA MIE group will evaluate the portfolio of evidence and approve or reject the application c) The SAFA MIE group will consist of a broad spectrum of the Ex industry and training centres. DOL may forward questions that could form part of the questions that can be asked during the interview. d) The applicant will be questioned during the interview regarding Explosion Prevention Methodologies. e) The SAFA MIE group will identify gaps (if any) during the interview and request the applicant to close these gaps and apply to be re-assessed. f) The SAFA MIE group will sign a Certificate of Personal Competency (COPC) and addressed to DOL and also submitted to the applicant was successful g) All COPC’s will be captured in a data base that will be kept at SAFA, and will be available to DOL on request. Note: Applicant needs to complete the application form and submit it electronically to SAFA with proof of payment (R1 800.00). Please note that an invoice will be automatically generated with the SAFA Banking details when the application has been submitted! T o register as a Master Installation Electrician (MIE) please complete this application for Certificate of Personal Competency (COPC) , you can choose to either apply online or download, print and complete this short pdf form and return to safaservices@vdw.co.za . Annexure B - OPTION 4 PROCESS FLOW Download SAFA Registration Requirements Download SAFA MIE Membership Application Form Download SAFA Complaints Procedure Download Verification of contractors registered at DEL Learn More About The SAFA Constitution 3.2 Test Reports SANS_10142-1_ED3.1 (Hazardous Locations) Additional SAFA MIE Documents View the latest photo's from SAFA MIE View the MIE file directory SAFA MiE Meetings 2025: Visit this page regularly to keep up to date with SAFA MIE events taking place

Keep up to date and register for our upcoming events and symposiums. Events Events MIE/EXCO Meetings 5 February 2 April 4 June 6 August 1 October 3 December (EXCO only, no MIE in Dec) SAFA MiE Workshops: 8 July 10 July SAFA Golf Day: 16 May 2025 General Meetings 12 March 07 May 2 July 18 Sept (AGM) 5 Nov Safa Ex Steering/Organising meetings 5 Feb 12 March 2 April 7 May 4 June 2 July 6 August 3 Sept 1 Oct 5 Nov 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