About Safety File
Safety File (Pty) Ltd is a consultant-led OHS compliance service in South Africa, supporting contractors, principal contractors and project teams with practical construction health and safety solutions.
Safety File is led by Stephan van der Westhuizen, a registered Construction Health and Safety Manager (CHSM) with more than 18 years’ experience across the construction and mining sectors.
We do more than compile Safety Files. Our services include project-specific OHS documentation, legal compliance audits, site inspections, risk management and ongoing construction health and safety support.
We help clients establish and maintain practical, site-specific OHS management systems designed to support legal compliance, audit readiness and effective health and safety management throughout the project lifecycle
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Professional Registrations
- SACPCMP Registered Construction Health & Safety Manager (CHSM/063/2015)
- Registered OHSPRAC Practitioner (SAIOSH)
- Institute for Working at Heights Registered Fall Protection Plan Developer
- Stephan Van Der Westhuizen have 18 years OHS Compliance experience
What You Get
- Clear, structured compliance documentation
- Support aligned to legislation and project requirements
- Practical, implementable systems for active sites
Professional Background
Stephan has served as appointed Construction Health and Safety Agent on large-scale projects including:
- Civil infrastructure developments
- Bulk earthworks projects
- Structural steel and industrial construction
- Multi-storey residential and commercial builds
- 100% Construction Work Permit application approval rate
- Client representation during DoEL inspections
- Safety management from mobilisation through close-out
Core Areas of Expertise
- Construction Work Permit applications
- Project Safety Management
- Incident Investigations (RCAT methodology)
- Legal Compliance Audits
- Fall Protection Plan development
- Tender Documentation and Safety Specifications
- SHE Management System implementation
- Contractor compliance management
More Than Just Safety Files
While Safety Files remain a primary focus, Safety File also provides broader OHS compliance support, including:
- Construction Work Permit applications
- Legal compliance audits using structured digital systems
- Fall Protection Plan development
- OHS documentation for tenders and project mobilisation
- Incident investigations and corrective action reporting
- Ongoing compliance monitoring and advisory support
Bottom line: Documentation is designed to meet legal requirements and function effectively on site.
Selected Project Experience
- Tailings Storage Facilities (Bulk Earthworks) – Platinum mining operations
- Multi-Storey Residential Developments – Gauteng
- Civil Infrastructure & Road Upgrades – Municipal projects
- Industrial Warehouses & Structural Steel Installations
- Government building refurbishments and fire system upgrades
- Large-scale housing developments (RDP projects)
Our Commitment
- Client approval processes
- Regulatory inspections
- Audit readiness
- Practical implementation on active construction sites
All documentation aligns with the OHS Act 85 of 1993, the Construction Regulations 2014, and applicable South African industry standards.
Safety File is a consultant-led compliance service backed by professional registration, regulatory knowledge and extensive project experience.