Webinar | Engagement with the Department of Health on the Hazardous Substances Act (Act 15 of 1973) Declaration Notices
Hosted on 1 September 2026, representatives from the Department of Health provided an overview of the Declaration Notices and their implementation with CAIA members being afforded the opportunity to raise any issues of concern for discussion and request clarification regarding the Declaration Notices gazetted on 4 April 2026.
Addressing Major Hazard Installation Compliance Gaps
Gain practical insights into Major Hazard Installation (MHI) compliance in this CAIA webinar recording. Industry experts, regulators and an Approved Inspection Authority unpack the key findings from recent Department of Employment and Labour workshops and inspections, offering practical guidance to strengthen process safety, address compliance gaps and align with regulatory expectations.
Waste Webinar – Overview of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act (Act 59 of 2008)
On 14 May 2026, Mishelle Govender, Kgauta Mokoena and Grant Walters from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment provided an overview of the Waste Act.
Performance-Based Standards (PBS) for Heavy Vehicle Design and Operations
On 9 October 2025, CAIA, in collaboration with Cranfield University, hosts a thought-provoking webinar on how process safety extends beyond hazard prevention to support a sustainable and circular economy. Experts from the University of Strathclyde and Coventry University share insights on integrating sustainability, innovation, and safety within industrial and supply chain systems.
Talking Sustainability and the Circular Economy in Process Safety
On 9 October 2025, CAIA, in collaboration with Cranfield University, hosts a thought-provoking webinar on how process safety extends beyond hazard prevention to support a sustainable and circular economy. Experts from the University of Strathclyde and Coventry University share insights on integrating sustainability, innovation, and safety within industrial and supply chain systems.
Second webinar on biodiversity hosted by CAIA
On 6 May 2025, a webinar hosted by the Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association (CAIA), experts and industry leaders explored the critical role of biodiversity in business, with a specific focus on Target 15 of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF).
Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0 in Process Safety
CAIA and Cranfield University explore how digital transformation and Industry 4.0 are shaping process safety in the chemical and related industries. The session highlights how AI, big data, and cloud computing are revolutionising process design, monitoring, and optimisation — offering insights into both opportunities and challenges in industrial innovation.