Bok Van Rooy, the former CEO of OHSISA started the company when recognizing the need in the market for an effective health and safety training company where training is practical, and students learn the importance of health and safety.

Through the years the owner realized the need in the market for more than just another training company. The market needed an effective consulting company that could explain the various regulations and laws in an understandable way that made business sense. There was a need for people in business who can clearly convey to fellow owners that this isn’t just a requirement-it’s a “you must.” They should articulate how embracing this is not merely a formality but a game-changer that will shape the entire business landscape. Various other needs were identified in this way, and he developed an effective SHE System that included all the legal forms and paperwork needed. Creating a CLIENT business and premises specific SYSTEM THAT IS STILL understandable and manageable BY THE CLIENT.

The business has grown from strength to strength, and services needed were added or contracted in so that the customer can deal with one person who is knowledgeable and who will focus on the client’s needs while ensuring compliance. Servicing and supply of all fire-related products and extinguishers were added; with a unique fireball-type automatic extinguishers that is effective even if you are not present, ensuring that every service added is done by a specialist in their respective fields.

The latest service was added in 2019, and OHSISA now has a fully compliant and registered Occupation Health Clinic under the management of someone with more than two decades of experience. Growing to have branches in Gauteng and Cape Town, and clients that have been with the business for more than a decade, OHSISA has proven to be a leader in the market and excited to announce further development and services in the pipeline.

From 1st of June 2024, OHSISA is under new management, with Nico Vermeulen appointed as the new General Manager who will manage the day-to-day operations. With the expertise that the new owners bring to the table, the staff will be able to explore more avenues and opportunities to enhance our services and render a more comprehensive one-stop service to our valued client base.