Workplace safety
Build a clear, practical health and safety foundation for your workplace, with documentation and support that reflect the real risks your team faces.
- Safety files
- OHS audits and certificates
- Workplace inspections
- Safety plans
Occupational health and safety consultants | South Africa
Safer work.
Stronger business.
SHEQ guidance that makes compliance practical, protects your people, and gives your operation room to perform.
Personal, experienced support for South African workplaces.
David Peter
Van WykPrincipal consultant
Van WykPrincipal consultant
SHEQ
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01 / Why it matters
Good safety is not paperwork. It is how good work gets done.
When the right systems meet the realities of the site, people know what to do, leaders can make better decisions, and compliance becomes part of the way you operate.
02 / What I do
Practical support,
where it counts.
From a first safety file to a complex construction site, the work is tailored to the risk in front of you.
Construction safety
Construction safety consulting from project planning to close-out, helping contractors and clients prepare the right controls before work begins.
- Safety specifications and plans
- Risk assessments
- Permits and method statements
- Fall-protection plans
People and performance
Training, inductions and mentoring that help people understand their responsibilities and turn safety systems into everyday practice.
- Training and inductions
- Mentoring
- Safety team development
- Medical coordination
Risk and compliance
Practical guidance for OHS compliance, contractor risk, incident investigations and the policies that keep your operation accountable.
- Contractor management
- Incident investigations
- Policies and legislation
- Workers compensation reporting
03 / The person behind the work
A steady hand in a complex field
Meet David.
David Peter Van Wyk brings a grounded, people-first approach to occupational health and safety. He works alongside businesses to understand how work really happens, then builds the structure to make it safer and more consistent.
His consultancy is built on direct communication, careful preparation, and advice that can be put to work immediately. Whether the need is a compliant file, a site plan, or a stronger safety culture, David stays close to the detail.
Speak with DavidFocusHealth, safety
and compliance
and compliance
Based inSouth Africa
ApproachClear. Practical.
Personal.
Personal.
04 / Built on trust
Credibility
you can use.
David's qualifications and professional references are drawn from the supplied documents. Please confirm the final public wording before launch.
Professional qualifications
Titles transcribed from supplied records
- Occupational Health and Safety Representative
- SAMTRAC qualification
- NOSA Advanced First Aid
- NOSA Safety Representative training
- Incident Investigation certification
- Environmental Management training
- Quality Management training
- Construction Safety training
- Risk Assessment training
- Safety Officer and Safety Practitioner training
Client references
Named excerpts from supplied letters
“Dave has over three decades of experience across industries such as mining, manufacturing, logistics, and chemical processing. He translated complex regulations into practical, real-world applications for our team.”
Senior Energy Engineer, Shula DevelopersRecommendation letter supplied by Shula Developers.
“David is a natural facilitator with an exceptional ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization—from senior management to frontline workers.”
Operations Manager, SHEQ Solve (Pty) LtdEmployment reference dated 18 August 2025.
05 / David's Insights
David's view from the field
A future space for practical commentary on the week's most important safety conversations.
David will share concise observations on safety, leadership, and the work behind the headlines.
Read the insights06 / Let's talk
Make the next
move a safe one.
Tell David what you are working on. A useful first conversation starts with the context, not a sales pitch.