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The South African Flameproof Association is a non profit body association of companies involved in explosion prevention and protection techniques for equipment used in hazardous atmospheres in industry and mining. SOUTH AFRICAN FLAMEPROOF ASSOCIATION IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY 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 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. Sponsorship Learn More 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! SAFA Certificate of ECSA Recognition as a Voluntary Association View Certificate View Affiliations SAFA Gold Sponsor: 1/3

The South African Flameproof Association invites you to register for the annual SAFA Symposium of 2023! REGISTRATION AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE The 2023 annual SAFA Symposium was held on Wednesday, 8 November & Thursday, 9 November 2023 at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park. 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 Symposium 2023 Programme Symposium 2023 Presentations This event was CPD accredited 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. TECHNICAL INNOVATION An innovative product or system for use in hazardous area environments. BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE A company or corporate division that has provided excellent customer service in the sector over the last two years. YOUNG PROFESSIONAL AWARD THE DELEGATE AWARD / PRESIDENT’S AWARD Award Submissions are now closed

Need more information about our services? Find all of our contact numbers and emails, as well as our provincial contacts. Hurlingham Office Park Baobab Block 59 Woodlands Ave (off Republic) Hurlingham Manor, Sandton 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

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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

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

The South African Flameproof Association Young Professionals Initiative aims to bridge the gap within the SAFA membership and to create a safe platform for young professionals to learn about Ex. Young Professionals Initiative Click here to become a SAFA YPI ABOUT SAFA YPI MEMBERS PRESENTATIONS VIDEOS EVENTS Christopher Koen (Chair) Katlego Setwaba Cherice Condon Kagiso Malibe Gerhard Pillay Dion Abrahams Duncan Ward NOVEMBER 2022: Standards: Why we use them, How we use them, And conformity assessment - Paul Meanwell JULY 2022: Selection of Equipment for Hazardous Areas with a Focus on Gas Groups - William Tshenye NOVEMBER 2021: Explosion proof beacons, sirens and sounders by Rouane Herselman OCTOBER 2021: Approaching an Area Classification - Pratheer Ramkaran SEPTEMBER 2021: Explosion Protection with a focus on purge + Preeurization - Katlego Setwaba AUGUST 2021: Introduction to the Explosion Prevention world - Gerhard Pillay Click here to Register Past Events 17 April 2024 - SAFA YP Professional Webinar - Video 17 August 2022 - Site Visit - Pratley 13 July 2022 - Virtual Webinar, Webinar presented by William Tshenye. Topic: Selection of Equipment for Hazardous Areas with a Focus on Gas Groups 30 Nov 2022 - Virtual Webinar presented by Paul Meanwell. Topic: Standards – Why we use them, how we use them and Conformity Assessment Systems 11 May 2023 - Site visit – SASOL 8 August 2023 - Site visit – CCG

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

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.

South African Flameproof Association's collection of photos from our past events and symposiums. Photo Gallery SAFA MIE Photo's 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

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