Description
South Africa’s first and only AI prompt handbook built exclusively for health, safety and environment professionals. 46 copy-paste prompts aligned to OHSA No. 85 of 1993, the Mine Health and Safety Act, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and SANS standards — so every output AI produces is legally relevant and immediately usable in a South African workplace.
46 ready-to-use prompts across procedures, toolbox talks, content generation and image generation
104 pages of South Africa-specific content — no generic international legislation
Works with ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini
Instant PDF download — accessible on any device, on-site or in the office
Foreword by Ken Annandale, CEO Intrasafe — 30+ years of SA health and safety training
Does this sound familiar?
“I spend hours writing risk assessments from scratch.” Prompt 4.1 produces a full OHSA-compliant risk assessment in under 5 minutes.
“Generic AI gives me American or UK legislation.” Every prompt is pre-loaded with South African acts, regulations and SANS standards.
“I don’t know how to prompt AI properly.” The 4-step framework in Chapter 0 works from your first attempt — no tech skills needed.
“ISO 45001 certification prep is overwhelming.” Chapter 8 walks you through the entire certification workflow step by step.
What’s inside
10 procedure prompts — risk assessment, incident investigation, emergency response plan, management of change, contractor management, legal compliance register, internal audit, training needs analysis, document control
12 toolbox talk prompts — working at height, ladder safety, LOTO, PPE, Fatal Five, heat stress, hazardous chemicals, hand safety, housekeeping, incident reporting, near misses
12 content generation prompts — safety policy, environmental policy, ISO audit prep checklist, induction script, risk register, incident report, investigation summary, safety alert bulletin
12 image generation prompts — safety visuals for training materials, social media and presentations
4 South African case studies — ISO 45001 certification prep, workplace incident response, MHI risk assessment per SANS 1461, integrated management system development
7 advanced prompting techniques for HSE power users
SA legislation quick-reference appendix, SANS/ISO cross-reference, AI tool comparison, prompt engineering cheat sheet and OHSA Section 24 incident classification guide
South African legislation covered
Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 85 of 1993 (OHSA) · Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996 (MHSA) · SANS 45001:2018 · ISO 45001:2018 · ISO 9001:2015 · ISO 14001:2015 · SANS 1461 (Major Hazard Installation) · OHSA Section 24 incident reporting · Construction Regulations · General Safety Regulations
What people are saying
“Monique Botha has taken an unfamiliar technology and made it practical, accessible, and relevant to South Africa. The 46 prompts in this book are not theory — they are tools.”
— Ken Annandale, CEO Intrasafe · Health & Safety Trainer · 30+ years experience
Who this is for
HSE Officers · Safety Representatives · SHEQ Managers · OHS Consultants · Operations Managers · HR and Compliance professionals across mining, construction, manufacturing and general industry in South Africa.
Frequently asked questions
Is this specific to South African law? Yes. Every prompt is written around OHSA, MHSA, SANS standards and related South African regulations. No generic international content that needs adapting.
Which AI tools does it work with? ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini. No subscriptions or technical setup required beyond a free AI account.
Do I need to know how to use AI already? No. Chapter 0 is a 60-second quick-start guide designed for non-technical HSE professionals.
How is it delivered? Instantly. A download link is emailed after purchase. The handbook is a 104-page PDF readable on any device.
Can I use it for my whole team? This licence covers individual use. Contact us for corporate or team licensing (10+ seats).
About the author
Written by Monique Botha, HSE professional and founder of hseprompts.co.za — South Africa’s dedicated platform for AI-powered health and safety resources.
