Provincial Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital - OHS and Building Compliance
Project Details:
Client: Gauteng Department of Health and GDID
Discipline: Health, Safety and Building Compliance
Category: Health Care Facilities
Location: Coronationville, Gauteng
Key project Details: Health, Safety Risk Assessment- Inspection To Comply With The Occupational, Health And Safety Infrastructure Requirements For 9 Hospitals in the central corridor to comply with OHS Act 85 of 1993 and National Building Regulations
2020 –2021
In the expansive realm of Gauteng Province's healthcare infrastructure, Thero Services emerged as a pivotal force, spearheading Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) compliance endeavours across nine prominent hospitals. Mandated by the Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development (GDID), this collaboration navigated a spectrum of challenges with finesse. The hospitals under scrutiny, including the Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital, stood as pillars awaiting meticulous evaluation.
Armed with an encyclopaedic grasp of South African OHS regulations, global benchmarks, and the nuanced Infrastructure Unit Support Systems (IUSS) standards, Thero Services embarked on a rigorous journey. Their modus operandi revolved around meticulous infrastructure assessments, unravelling latent safety concerns, and instituting remedial actions. From scrutinizing general wards to optimizing storage setups and sanitization protocols, every nook and cranny of hospital operations underwent scrutiny, ensuring regulatory compliance and nurturing a sanctuary for both caregivers and patients.
Furthermore, Thero Services shouldered the mantle of building and infrastructure compliance, delving into the intricacies of building codes, structural robustness, and accessibility mandates. Their synergy with the Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development bore fruit in tailored solutions, addressing infrastructural deficiencies head-on. This proactive stance not only upheld local and international building norms but also bolstered the hospitals' resilience, fortifying their capacity to deliver unwavering healthcare excellence. Amidst this multifaceted endeavour, Thero Services championed environmental stewardship, orchestrating initiatives to curtail the hospitals' ecological footprints. From optimizing waste management to infusing eco-conscious practices into food and energy dynamics, sustainability became the lodestar guiding every project facet. Harnessing expertise in Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) functions, and aligning with the Gauteng Department of Health’s sustainability ethos, Thero Services blazed a trail in responsible infrastructure evolution, heralding a new era of conscientious healthcare development across the region.