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Your trusted source for SANS-compliant height safety knowledge

Expert guidance, compliance updates, and practical resources to help South African contractors, engineers, and safety professionals build safer, fully certified worksites.

What You’ll Find in the EMFab Resource Hub

The EMFab Resource Hub brings together everything you need to understand, verify, and maintain height safety compliance, all in one place.


Here, you can:


  • Read expert articles explaining SANS standards and testing methods


  • Download practical inspection and audit tools


  • Explore real-world case studies of certified EMFab installations


  • Learn how compliance, testing, and documentation fit together


Whether you’re preparing for an audit, designing a new system, or managing an active site, this hub connects you to the right information fast.

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Expert Articles & Insights

Our blog articles break down complex compliance topics into clear, practical guidance written by EMFab specialists.


Popular article themes include:


  • Understanding SANS-compliant fall protection systems


  • Anchor testing and annual recertification requirements


  • Common compliance mistakes that fail audits


  • Best practices for height safety system maintenance


Each article is written to support safer decision-making on site and better documentation in audits.

Read our recent articles:

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Why Inspection and Testing Are Critical for Fall Protection Systems

By EMFab • January 23, 2026
Regular inspection and testing keep fall protection systems compliant and safe. Learn inspection schedules, pull testing, and documentation requirements.
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How to Choose the Right Height Safety System for Your Site

By EMFab • January 23, 2026
Not all height safety systems are the same. Learn how to choose between anchors, lifelines, ladders, and guardrails for full SANS compliance.
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Roof Anchor Compliance in South Africa: What Contractors Must Know

By EMFab • January 23, 2026
Understand roof anchor compliance in South Africa. Learn which SANS standards apply, how anchors are tested, and how to stay audit-ready on every site.

Case Studies: Compliance in the Real World

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Compliance is best understood in practice. Our case studies show how EMFab systems perform on real sites across South Africa.


Explore projects involving:


  • Industrial anchor retrofits


  • Solar farm lifeline systems


  • High-rise access ladders and walkways


  • Engineer-approved, audit-ready installations


Each case study highlights the challenge, the solution, and the compliance standards met.

Materials and Environmental Considerations

Anchor materials are selected based on exposure and operating conditions. Options include:


  • Marine-grade stainless steel for coastal or corrosive environments
  • Hot-dip galvanised steel for inland and industrial locations


Correct material selection improves longevity and reduces maintenance costs.

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(Used by site managers, safety officers, or contractors to record annual inspections.)

Free Downloadables

Access site-ready tools designed to simplify inspections, audits, and ongoing system maintenance.


Available downloads include:

This template is used to record annual inspections of fixed anchor points forming part of a height safety system. It provides a clear, traceable inspection record aligned with SANS-compliant inspection and certification practices.

This template is used to record ongoing maintenance, repairs, and updates for height safety systems. It ensures compliance with SANS standards and provides a clear, traceable record for audits, inspections, and site management.

This overview document provides a concise, easy-to-read reference for the key SANS standards relevant to height safety systems. It is designed to support site managers, contractors, and engineers in maintaining compliance and preparing for audits.

This checklist is designed to help contractors, site managers, and safety officers prepare for height safety audits. It ensures that documentation, systems, and certifications are complete, current, and compliant with SANS requirements.

All resources are formatted for practical use and aligned with audit expectations.



Disclaimer: These documents provided are guidance tools and do not replace formal inspection, testing, or certification where required by SANS standards or legislation.

Materials and Environmental Considerations

Anchor materials are selected based on exposure and operating conditions. Options include:


  • Marine-grade stainless steel for coastal or corrosive environments
  • Hot-dip galvanised steel for inland and industrial locations


Correct material selection improves longevity and reduces maintenance costs.

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Technical Data Sheets

Whether designing new systems, specifying products, or preparing for audits, these technical data sheets ensure you have the correct, up-to-date information at your fingertips.

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Structural Assessment and Installation

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Learn More About Standards, Testing & Certification

Understanding compliance goes beyond reading articles. Explore how EMFab designs, tests, and certifies every system.


You can learn more about:


  • Our SANS-aligned testing procedures


  • Pull testing and certification processes


  • Annual inspection and re-certification services


  • Engineer sign-off and third-party verification
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People Sometimes ask...

  • What is the EMFab Resource Hub?

    The EMFab Resource Hub is a central knowledge base containing expert articles, technical guides, compliance checklists, and real-world case studies focused on SANS-compliant height safety systems in South Africa.

  • Who is the Resource Hub for?

    The Resource Hub is designed for contractors, engineers, facility managers, safety officers, and project managers who are responsible for working at height, compliance documentation, and audit readiness.

  • Are the articles and resources written by EMFab experts?

    Yes. All content in the EMFab Resource Hub is created or reviewed by our in-house technical team, using the same standards, testing methods, and compliance processes applied on real projects.

  • Does the Resource Hub explain SANS standards in simple terms?

    Yes. Our articles and guides are written to explain SANS requirements clearly and practically, without unnecessary jargon, so they can be applied directly on site or during audits.

  • Can I use the downloadable resources for audits and inspections?

    Absolutely. Our inspection logs, maintenance templates, and checklists are designed for real-world use and aligned with common audit and compliance requirements.

  • How often is the Resource Hub updated?

    We update the Resource Hub regularly with new articles, case studies, and resources as standards evolve, testing methods improve, and new projects are completed.

  • Do the case studies include certified EMFab installations?

    Yes. All case studies featured in the Resource Hub are based on real EMFab projects and highlight certified systems, testing outcomes, and compliance standards met.

  • Can the Resource Hub help me prepare for a safety audit?

    Yes. Many of our guides and resources are specifically designed to help contractors and safety managers prepare documentation, verify certifications, and pass audits with confidence.

  • Is the Resource Hub free to access?

    Yes. All articles, insights, and resources in the EMFab Resource Hub are free to access. Some downloads may require basic contact details to provide the most relevant materials.

  • Where can I get help if I need site-specific advice?

    If you need advice tailored to your site or project, you can book a free site assessment, request a compliance inspection, or contact the EMFab team directly through our Contact page.

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