South African
Flameproof Association

Consider becoming a member of The South African Flameproof Association if your company or organization is involved in explosion prevention technology, or if your operations involve any work in hazardous or potentially hazardous areas. Membership Membership Documents Member Benefits 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. Documentation Download Printable SAFA Membership Application Form Download Printable SAFA Membership Policy Full Members Can Expect A forum in which they can express views and ideas on explosion protected equipment. Sub committees which provide valuable input to South Africa's testing and governmental bodies. Member companies are often invited onto SABS committees which form standards leading to legislation. General discussions and interchange of viewpoints with other companies, both suppliers and end users, involved in the explosion protection industry. Access to information from experts in particular fields of explosion protection concepts and hazardous areas. An opportunity to disseminate information to other interested parties. A forum giving the opportunity to contribute meaningful input regarding codes of practice and standards. The accreditation of being a member of an association that is respected in industry. Use of SAFA Member logo (To be used for displaying a company/individual’s membership of SAFA.) - Download Individual MIE Membership Offers the Following Benefits Use of SAFA MIE Member logo (To be used for displaying a company/individual’s membership of SAFA.) - Download MIE focused webinars and events at reduced member rates. Communication updates on legislation and standards. MEMBERS LIST HONORARY MEMBERS LIST W S Alexander Brian Atkins KW Bryant* Reger du toit Chris Fritzpatrick* Marcel Heintjie C.J.M. Kinghorn Franz Lackinger* * Deceased Philip Marks H.A. Meijer LJ Mulligan* T.P.T. Page Bill Pritchard Robbie Wilson Johannes Auret* Paul Meanwell

Explore our network of facilities offering comprehensive testing services to ensure safety compliance. Trust industry-leading test houses to validate your measures, enhance workplace safety, and protect your business from potential hazards. Test Houses Explolabs leannam@explolabs.co.za +27 (11) 316 4601 MTEx Laboratories info@mtexlab.co.za 012 030 1034 South African Bureau of Standards info@sabs.co.za 086 127 7227 Mining And Surface Certification (MASC) info@masc-ex.co.za +27 (0)12 653 2959 +27 (0)12 653 7594

The South African Flameproof Association invites you to attend the annual SAFA AGM. SAFA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 11 SEPTEMBER 2024 REGISTER NOW The South African Flameproof Association will be hosting its 46th Annual General Meeting 11 September 2024 13:00 – 15:00 Venue: Starling Meeting Room, Country Club Johannesburg (CCJ), Cnr Woodland and Lincoln Street, Woodmead, Sandton 1. NOTICE CALLING THE MEETING 2. APOLOGIES 3. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING • Minutes of meeting held 06 September 2023 4. PRESIDENTS REPORT 5. FINANCE • Audited Financial Statements for year ending 30 June 2024 6. AUDITORS • Appointment of auditors 7. YOUNG PROFESSIONALS 8. PRESENTATION • Speaker: Mr Mike Wilson (TBC) • Topic: “Sodium Metal Chloride Batteries” 9. CLOSURE IMPORTANT: Registration is compulsory. Members are reminded that the Company is the SAFA Member, and not the individual. Therefore, you are welcome to invite your colleagues to attend the SAFA Annual General Meeting and all other SAFA General Meetings.

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 Affiliations View Certificate SAFA Gold Sponsor: 1/3

Visit Aberdare Cables with SAFA Young Professionals SAFA Young Professionals site visit: Aberdare Cables Join the SAFA YP initiative in an exciting site visit to the Aberdare Cables factory. Terms and Conditions: Please contact Dion Abrahams if you are unable to attend - dion@vdw.co.za Any cancellations not made at-least 72 hours before the event, the FULL golf fees will be payable. If you are asked for a 'Valid Purchase Order Number' kindly use your name as a reference.

SAFA MIE Workshops in Durban and Cape Town - 21 to 23 May 2024 SAFA MIE Workshops in Durban and Cape Town 21 - 23 May 2024

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 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 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 YP Site visit to Hansen & Genwest 21 August 2024 Terms and Conditions: Please contact Dion Abrahams if you are unable to attend - dion@vdw.co.za

Find out more about our executive committee members made up of qualified explosion prevention/protection and industry safety professionals! Executive Committee Past President Mr. Gerhard Pillay Sallab (Pty) Ltd President Mr. Arthur James Cameron CCG Cable Terminations President Elect Mr. Eldon Kruger Pratley Marketing (Pty) Ltd - JHB Treasurer Clyde September Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd Mr. Henk Zwart South African Colliery Engineers Association Mr. Max Koen HAZLOC Consultants & Training Mrs. Terine Orsmond Mining and Surface Certification Mr. William Tshenye Synfuels Operations a div of Sasol SA (Pty) Ltd Mrs. Cynthia Badenhorst VdW&Co Jay Pancham Premier FMCG

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.