The Safety First Association is the oldest occupational health and safety association in South Africa. It was founded in 1932 by Sir Ernest Oppenheimer and the Mayor of Johannesburg.

Mission
The Safety First Association promotes occupational health and safety in southern Africa by

• Spreading knowledge of the principles and methods of accident/incident prevention.
• Encouraging co-operation in the prevention and/or reduction of accidents/incidents which lead to loss of life, injury or other losses
• Publishing and distributing information
• Monitoring and influencing the impact of standards and legislation.

Vision
The Safety First Association continually makes further significant contributions towards furthering the understanding and promotion of occupational health and safety in southern Africa, making the association a leading commentator on occupational health and safety issues.

Partner Associations

		IOSM: Institute of Safety Management
		SAPEMA: Southern African Protective Equipment Marketing Association
		SAIOH: Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene
		NOSHEBO: National Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Board
		SAQCC Gas: South African Qualification and Certification Committee
		SARACCA: South African Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors
		SACGA: South African Compressed Gases Association
		SAGA: Southern African Gas Association
		LPGSASA: Liquefied Petroleum Gas Safety Association of Southern Africa