The Safety First Association together with SAPEMA will host the PPE Conference 2026.

Theme: Protecting people and enhancing performance through elevating PPE Standards, Practices and Technology

Dates: 10-11 March 2026

Venue: Emperors Conference Centre, Kempton Park, Johannesburg

Benefits of the conference for attendees

PPE isn’t optional, it’s essential!

This conference will be a unique opportunity for participants to develop their expertise and knowledge of PPE, its application and the law. It will also provide excellent networking opportunities with colleagues, industry experts, vendors and suppliers.

Attendees will gain valuable knowledge and practical skills when applying PPE in the workplace ultimately creating a more productive and safe work environment including:

• Enhanced knowledge of PPE, its proper uses and its limitations
  Improved understanding of workplace hazards and risks
  Increased confidence in using PPE, through proper application
  Access to resources for future concerns
• Improved awareness of industry trends and innovations
• Better understanding of emergency procedures and responses
• Learn about new technologies and innovations
• Training and education on correct PPE use and maintenance
• Increased knowledge of compliance and understanding the law
• Opportunities to learn from case studies
• Improved supply chain management and procurement processes
• Future innovations
• Understand the importance of using the correct PPE.

Who should attend:

This conference will be of benefit to the industry at large.

Employers and managers who care for the wellness and safety of their workforce, wanting an improved knowledge of PPE and wanting to keep inline with the law will benefit from attending. These include, but are not limited to:

• Occupational health and safety (OSH) practitioners / managers / specialists
• Occupational hygienists
• Environmental practitioners
• Compliance officers
• Directors
• Chief executive officers
• Operations managers
• Facilities managers
• Training managers
• PPE manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers
• Occupational health nurses
• Occupational health doctors
• Emergency response/fire fighting and fire safety personnel
• Ergonomics specialists
• Project managers
• Procurement managers
• Risk managers