SANAS Accredited OH0238
DoEL Approved Inspection Authority
SAIOH Registered Occupational Hygienist

Occupational Hygiene Surveys Across South Africa

SANAS accredited inspection body with 30+ years' experience delivering comprehensive occupational hygiene surveys. Noise, illumination, IAQ, ergonomics, asbestos, HCA, Legionella, lead, thermal stress, ventilation, water quality and more. Three offices — Gauteng, Western Cape & KZN.

20+

Survey Types

30+

Years Experience

OH0238

SANAS Accredited

3

Offices Nationwide

SANAS OH0238 ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Type A Inspection Body
AIA CI 059 Dept of Employment & Labour Approved
SAIOH 0359 Registered Occupational Hygienist
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20 Survey & Assessment Types

Every assessment conducted by a SAIOH registered occupational hygienist per the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards.

All Services
Physical Agents
Chemical & Biological
Environmental
Water Quality
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Noise Survey

Area & personal noise monitoring, dosimetry, noise mapping

SANS 10083
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Illumination Survey

Task-specific lux level measurement per area type

SANS 10114
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Indoor Air Quality

CO₂, CO, temperature, humidity, particulates, VOCs

ASHRAE
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Ergonomics Assessment

Workstation & manual handling risk assessment

Ergonomics Regs 2019
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Heat Stress Assessment

WBGT thermal stress monitoring

SANS 7243 / ISO 7243
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Cold Stress Assessment

Wind chill & cold exposure assessment

ISO 15743
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Interior Acoustic Survey

Office & building interior noise levels

SANS 10103
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Ventilation Assessment

LEV, spray booths, duct velocity & air changes

ERW / SANS
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HCA Risk Assessment

Hazardous chemical agent qualitative risk assessment

HCS Regs 1995
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HCA Exposure Monitoring

Airborne chemical agent sampling & lab analysis

HCS Regs 1995
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Dust Exposure Survey

Gravimetric sampling (inhalable / respirable)

HCS Regs 1995
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Asbestos ID & Risk Assessment

ACM identification, bulk sampling, register & management plan

Asbestos Regs
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Lead Survey

Lead exposure assessment & air monitoring

Lead Regulations
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Chemical Storage & Compatibility

GHS segregation, bunding, SDS & emergency equipment

GHS / SANS
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OH Risk Assessment

Comprehensive OHRA covering all occupational stressors

OHS Act Sec 8
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Environmental Noise Survey

Ambient noise & community impact assessment

SANS 10103
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Environmental Pollution RA

Air, water, waste, soil & noise

NEMA / NEM:AQA / NWA
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Legionella Sampling & Analysis

Legionella pneumophila temperature monitoring

SANS 241
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Potable Water Analysis

Drinking water micro & chemical analysis

SANS 241
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Water Risk Assessment

Legionella & water management assessment

SANS 241

The DASH Difference

We are not a faceless corporate. Every survey is conducted or overseen by a SAIOH registered occupational hygienist.

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SANAS Accredited & AIA Approved

SANAS OH0238 under ISO/IEC 17020:2012 and DoEL Approved Inspection Authority (CI 059). Your reports carry the weight of full regulatory accreditation for asbestos, HCA, lead, and NIHL.

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30+ Years, Registered Hygienist-Led

Surveys conducted by Barry de Beer (SAIOH No. 0359), BTech Environmental Health, certified occupational hygienist since 2008. Career spanning gold mines, Ergosaf, Poltech, Aurecon, and founding Ashreq (acquired by EOH in 2013). Three decades of hands-on field experience.

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20 Survey Types, One Provider

From noise and illumination to Legionella, potable water, environmental pollution, and chemical storage. One consultancy for all your compliance needs.

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Fast Turnaround, 3 Offices Nationwide

Reports delivered within 5\u201310 working days. Offices in Gauteng (Edenvale), Western Cape (Somerset West) and KwaZulu-Natal (Umhlanga, Durban), serving all nine provinces.

From Enquiry to Compliance

1

Site Assessment

Complete our pre-survey form or call us. We determine the correct scope based on your operations and site size.

2

On-Site Survey

Registered hygienist visits with calibrated instruments. Non-intrusive measurements during normal operations.

3

Analysis & Reporting

Data analysed against legislated limits and SANS standards. Comprehensive report with findings and recommendations.

4

Ongoing Support

Implementation guidance and biennial reassessment scheduling. Continuous compliance, not just a report.

Common Questions

How often must occupational hygiene surveys be done?
The OHS Act requires surveys every 24 months by an Approved Inspection Authority. Some regulations (e.g. NIHL for noise-exposed workers) may require more frequent monitoring depending on exposure levels.
What is a SANAS accredited inspection body?
A SANAS accredited inspection body has been assessed under ISO/IEC 17020:2012 by the South African National Accreditation System. DASH-EMS holds accreditation OH0238 as a Type A body, demonstrating technical competency and quality management.
How many survey types does DASH-EMS offer?
We offer 20 distinct survey and assessment types covering physical agents (noise, illumination, thermal stress, ergonomics, ventilation, acoustics), chemical and biological hazards (HCA, asbestos, lead, dust, chemical storage), water quality (Legionella, potable water, water risk assessment), and environmental monitoring.
What legislation requires these surveys?
Key legislation includes: OHS Act Section 8, NIHL Regulations 2003, HCS Regulations 1995, Environmental Regulations for Workplaces, Asbestos Regulations, Lead Regulations, and Ergonomics Regulations 2019. Our AIA certificate covers Asbestos, HCA, Lead, and NIHL regulations.
Does DASH-EMS operate nationwide?
Yes. With offices in Gauteng (Edenvale), Western Cape (Somerset West), and KwaZulu-Natal (Umhlanga, Durban), we conduct surveys across all nine provinces of South Africa.
Will the survey disrupt our operations?
No. Our surveys are non-intrusive and designed to assess your workplace during normal operations. We work around your schedule with no equipment shutdowns required.

Pre-Survey Site Assessment

Complete this form and a DASH-EMS consultant will contact you within 24 hours with a tailored quotation.

Ready to get compliant?

Request a free, no-obligation quote for any of our 20 survey types. A DASH-EMS consultant will contact you within 24 hours.

Request Your Free Quote
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Hygieia-AI

DASH-EMS Virtual Hygiene Consultant

Hello! I'm Hygieia, your virtual occupational hygiene consultant. I'm named after the Greek goddess of health — the very origin of the word hygiene. 🎯

I can help you with:

  • Understanding which surveys your site needs
  • OHS legislation & compliance questions
  • Explaining what our surveys involve
  • General occupational hygiene advice

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