Emergency Numbers -- Construction (South Africa)
Emergency Numbers -- Construction (South Africa)
Every number a South African construction worker might need, in one place. Print two -- one for the site office, one for the bakkie.
Life-threatening emergency
| Police (SAPS) emergency | 10111 |
| Ambulance / fire (national) | 10177 |
| Emergency from a cellphone | 112 (any network, even with no airtime) |
Mental health and crisis support (24/7, never charged)
| SADAG Suicide Crisis Line | 0800 567 567 |
| Lifeline South Africa | 0861 322 322 |
| SADAG (SMS, they call you back) | SMS 31393 |
| SADAG general counselling | 011 234 4837 |
Poisoning, substances and other lines
| Poisons information (Cipla Emergency) | 0800 456 789 |
| Substance abuse (DSD) | 0800 12 13 14 |
| Human trafficking hotline | 0800 222 777 |
On site
- A serious incident must be reported to the Department of Employment and Labour -- see the site-incident card
- Know your nearest hospital and the site address before you need them
Re-verify every crisis number on the day you print, and never let a sponsor near the mental-health lines. SAPS 10111 and ambulance 10177 are the national numbers; some metros also run their own emergency lines.
Sources: SAPS · national emergency services · SADAG (South African Depression and Anxiety Group) · Lifeline South Africa
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