BH Ventures
Our Motto – be prepared!
DON’T DEPEND ON THE ENEMY NOT COMING; DEPEND RATHER ON BEING READY FOR HIM.
– SUN-TZU: THE ART OF WAR
These wise words are applicable to health and safety in the workplace.
At a workplace we must always be ready for risks/hazards – the enemy – that may occur.
Your trusted partner in occupational health and safety and physical risk management. We understand that workplace safety is a top priority for businesses of all sizes, and we are here to help you achieve a safe and healthy working environment.
Our team of experts has extensive experience in identifying and managing workplace hazards and risks, including physical, chemical, biological, and psychological hazards.
WE PROVIDE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY SERVICES
Welcome to BH Ventures, your Occupational health and safety specialists
BH Ventures (Pty) Ltd, is your trusted partner in occupational health and safety and physical risk management solution.
We understand that workplace safety is a top priority for businesses of all sizes, and we are here to help you achieve a safe and healthy working environment.
Our team of experts has extensive experience in identifying and managing workplace hazards and risks, including physical, chemical, biological, and psychological hazards. We work closely with our clients to develop tailored solutions that meet their unique needs and requirements.
We believe that a strong safety culture is essential for achieving and maintaining workplace safety. That’s why we offer a range of training and education programs to help businesses foster a culture of safety within their organization.
At BH Ventures, we are committed to providing our clients with the highest level of service and support.
Whether you need help with risk assessments, safety audits, or incident investigations, our team is here to help. So why choose BH Ventures for your occupational health and safety and physical risk management needs?
We pride ourselves on our expertise, our commitment to quality, and our focus on delivering results. With BH Ventures, you can feel confident that your workplace is in safe hands.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve a safer, healthier, and more productive workplace.
BH VENTURES FORMS PART OF THE SPECIAL PROJECTS RISK MANAGEMENT GROUP OF COMPANIES THAT WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2004.
Our DIRECTORS, CAREL BARNARD and JOYCE HESS, have close to 60 years of experience in risk management and health and safety in the corporate world and in their own businesses.
Expert Occupational Health Services for Your Business
Our Values
Safety:
We believe that safety is paramount in everything we do. We are committed to helping our clients create a safe and healthy working environment for their employees.
Expertise:
We pride ourselves on our deep expertise in occupational health and safety and physical risk management. We are constantly learning and growing to stay on top of the latest industry trends and best practices.
Integrity:
We believe in honesty, integrity, and transparency in all our dealings with clients, partners, and employees.
Collaboration:
We work closely with our clients to develop tailored solutions that meet their unique needs and requirements. We believe in building strong, collaborative relationships with our clients based on trust and mutual respect.
Excellence:
We are committed to delivering excellent service and support to our clients. We strive for excellence in everything we do, from risk assessments to incident investigations to audits and providing advice.
Innovation:
We believe in using the latest tools, technologies, and approaches to deliver the best possible outcomes for our clients. We are always looking for new and innovative ways to improve our services and help our clients succeed.
WHAT IS OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY?
Occupational health and safety (OHS) is an essential aspect of any workplace.
It involves identifying and managing risks to the health and safety of employees and other people who may be affected by the work being carried out. Occupational health and safety is important for many reasons, including legal compliance, protecting employees from harm, reducing absenteeism, and improving productivity.
Employers have a duty of care to provide a safe and healthy workplace for their employees. This includes identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing control measures to reduce or eliminate risks. Control measures may include providing personal protective equipment, implementing safe work procedures, and providing training and supervision.
Workplace hazards can be physical, chemical, biological, or psychological in nature. Physical hazards include things like noise, vibration, and manual handling, while chemical hazards may include exposure to toxic substances. Biological hazards may include exposure to infectious diseases, while psychological hazards may include stress and workplace bullying.
To manage OHS risks effectively, it is essential to have a strong safety culture within the workplace. A safety culture is characterized by a shared commitment to safety, open communication, and a willingness to learn and improve. This can be fostered through regular training and education, consultation with employees, and the involvement of employees in safety initiatives. In addition to managing risks, businesses also have a responsibility to respond effectively to workplace accidents and incidents.
This may include providing first aid and medical treatment, reporting incidents to relevant authorities, and investigating the causes of incidents to prevent them from happening again in the future.
Overall, occupational health and safety is an essential part of any workplace. By identifying and managing hazards and risks, businesses can protect their employees from harm and create a safe and healthy working environment. A strong safety culture is key to achieving this, and regular training and education are important in maintaining this culture over time.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR LARGE AND SMALL BUSINESSES
Mission Statement:
At BH Ventures, our mission is to provide our clients with the highest level of occupational health and safety and physical risk management services. We are committed to working closely with our clients to identify and manage workplace hazards and risks, and to help create a safe and healthy working environment for their employees.
KEEPING YOUR WORPLACE SAFE AND HEALTHY WITH OUR COMPREHENSIVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES
- Occupational health and services for the construction industry.
- Health and safety Compliance audits for facilities such as schools, old age homes, corporate buildings, warehouses, factories and farms.
- Implementing health and safety management services for all facilities mentioned above.
- Risk assessments in workplaces.
- Event risk management
- Asbestos Inventories.
- Fire and emergency plans and assisting with evacuation drills.
- Health and safety talks to employees.
- Health and safety training by sister’s company.
- Incident investigations
- Health and safety Advisory services because everybody sometimes needs just to talk to someone to listen to solve a problem.
WHY YOU SHOULD COME TO US?
We take health and safety seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously.
When you have made the first call, and the phoned is answered by Carel Barnard, you might think what a grumpy old man, but please don’t put the phone down, because behind that grumpy old man you will find a person that have more than 15 years of experience in corporate Risk Management- as Group Property and Risk Manager for an international company and also a person that has started his own risk management company in 2004, thus another 20 years’ experience (2024).
Once we start talking about your needs the grumpiness will disappear and you will realize why you must make you of our services.
Joyce Hess the other director are looking after the office administration and will not on your door of you forgot to make payments.
We have five Health and safety officers placed on construction sites and two health and safety managers doing health and safety compliance audits and implementing health and safety systems.
We have worked over the last 19 years on more than 5000 construction sites.
We have done more than 500 compliance audits on facilities.
We have done 150 asbestos inventory projects over the last 20 months.
Carel Barnard was the project manager on the two Implosion projects in Cape Town namely the old Athlone power station and the old Tulip hotel in Bree street.