SOUTH
AFRICAN WOOD PRESERVERS ASSOCIATION (SAWPA):
The South
African Wood Preservers Association (SAWPA) is a non-profit association formed
in 1980, by the South African wood preserving industry, primarily to promote timber
treatment and treated timber products. Commercially grown timber in
REGIONAL
COMMITTEES: With different regions in the country
experiencing different wood preservation problems, and the need to address
these problems on a regional basis, SAWPA formed Regional Committee's in the
following areas:
Tzaneen
Sabie
Pietermaritzburg
George
Stellenbosch
Johannesburg
These
Committees are designed specifically for confidential debate amongst timber
treaters and traders in treated timber. The Committees meet as often as
necessary, and are free to invite other speciality organisations to attend their meetings.
CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURERS' FORUM: As we meet the needs for our treaters by having Regional
Committees, so to we have established a Chemical Forum for the needs of the
chemical manufacturers/distributors of chemicals used in wood preservation. The
organisations which are currently represented are:-
Arcelor Mittal
Arch Wood
Protection
Celcure Africa
FFS Refiners
Timberlife
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: The Association is controlled
through an Executive Committee, comprising a Chairman, Executive Director, 6
Regional Committee Chairmen and 2 Chemical Manufacturers Forum representatives.
FUNDING /
MEMBERSHIP: The Association is funded by treaters paying a percentage on
purchases of chemicals. Class I Membership is limited to those organisations which treat timber or distribute chemicals.
Class II Membership is available to those involved in the treatment industry
e.g. users of treated timber. We have Affiliate Membership for Universities,
Educational Facilities, other Associations and bodies such as the SABS (South
African Bureau of Standards), the Department of Agriculture, ESKOM (Electricity
Supply Commission) and TELKOM (Tele-communications); all who have a vested interest
in the treatment industry. Honorary membership is given to those individuals
who have made an outstanding contribution to the treatment industry. To date,
four honorary members have been appointed.
PROMOTION: A
fundamental reason for SAWPA's existence is the requirement for the promotion
of Timber Treatment and Treated Timber Products. This is being achieved through
advertising, editorials, presentations etc. We have a mailing list of some 4000
addresses of organisations to whom we are promoting
our member's products and services i.e. architects, building inspectors,
landscape architects, co-ops, town planners, quantity surveyors. In addition to
promoting the products and services which our members offer, we are now being
called on to promote the standards in respect of which our members' products
and services are offered. We are actively involved in changes to standards and
legislation.
SOURCE OF
INFORMATION: In terms of objectives, SAWPA is required to be a 'source of
information for both the customer as well as our members.' Members receive a
regular newsletter which alerts them to developments in the treating industry.
We are members of the International Research Group on Wood Preservation, the
American Wood-Preservers' Association, the British Wood Preservers and
Damp-proofing Association, the Southern Timber Treaters Group Inc. (
EXPAND AREA
OF INFLUENCE: SAWPA is currently in the planning stages of expanding its area
of influence into other Southern African countries for the benefit of our
members, from the point of view of standards, exports and purchases of raw
material.
FACILITATOR
TO THE INDUSTRY: SAWPA has evolved as the facilitator to the industry. We have
become the link between our members and the regulating authorities. We
disseminate information, communicate with members, identify and try to overcome
problems for the industry - generally do whatever it takes to make things as
easy as possible for the common good of all our members. This is a role which
members require us to continue. An example of one of the projects we have
completed was motivated in order to reduce the impact of wood treatment on the
environment. The South African Wood Preservation Association (SAWPA) developed
practical guidelines for safer practices in industrial wood preservation. The
aim of the guide is to help reduce the exposure of workers to dangerous
chemicals and to reduce or prevent the release of pollutants to the environment.
Wood preservation, or as it is also known the treatment of timber, in
For further
information please contact us on:
SA Wood
Preservers Association
PO Box 686
1600 Isando
South Africa
SAFCA
Building
6 Hulley Road
Isando
1601
South Africa
Telephone:
+27 (11) 974 1061 or +27 (11) 392 1995
Call Free for South African callers: 0800 113 630
Fax : +27 (11) 392 1995
E-mail: sawpa@global.co.za
FOR THE
SOUTH AFRICAN WOOD PRESERVERS ASSOCIATION
This manual is prepared in accordance with Section 51 of the Promotion of Access
to Information Act No 2 of 2000.
The South African Wood Preservers Association (SAWPA) is a non-profit Association formed by the wood preserving industry, primarily to promote timber treatment and the sale of treated timber products.
1. CONTACT DETAILS:
South African Wood Preservers Association
Private Bag X686
Isando
1600
6 Hulley Road
Isando
1601
tel: +27 11 974 1061
fax: +27 11 974 9779
web site address: www.sawpa.org.za
Electronic mail address of head of the body: sawpa@global.co.za
Head of Body: Executive Director
Information Officer: Personal Assistant
Number of staff employed: 1
Number of staff on contract: 1
2. SECTION 10 : GUIDE ON HOW TO USE THE ACT [Section 51 (1) (b)]
The guide will be available from the South Africa Human Rights Commission by not later than August 2003.
Please direct any queries to:
The South African Human Rights commission:
PAIA Unit
The Research and Documentation Department
Postal address: Private Bag 2700, Houghton, 2041
Telephone: +27 11 484 8300
Fax: +27 11 484 0582
Website: www.sahrc.org.za/paia.htm
E-mail: PAIA@sahrc.org.za
Human Rights Advice Line: 086 012 0120
3. RECORDS AVAILABLE IN TERMS OF ANY OTHER LEGISLATION [Section 51 (1) (d)]
Basic conditions of Employment No 75 of 1997
Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Health Diseases Act No 130 of 1993
Consumer Affairs (Unfair Business Practices) Act No 71 of 1988
Copyright Act No 98 of 1978
Credit Agreements Act No 75 of 1980
Currency and Exchanges Act No 9 of 1933
Debtors Collectors Act No 114 of 1998
Employment Equity Act No 55 of 1998
Finance Act No 35 of 2000
Harmful Business Practices Act No 23 of 1999
Income Tax Act No 95 of 1967
Insolvency Act No 24 of 1936
Insurance Act No 27 of 1943
Intellectual Property Law Amendments Act No 38 of 1997
Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995
Medical Schemes Act No 131 of 1988
Occupational Health and Safety Act No 85 of 1993
Regional Services Councils Act No 109 of 1985
Short Term Insurance Act No 53 of 1998
Skills Development Levies Act No 9 of 1999
Skills Development Act No 97 of 1998
Stamp Duties Act No 77 of 1968
Trade Marks Act No 194 of 1993
Unemployment Contributions Act No 4 of 2002
Unemployment Insurance Act No 63 of 2001
Usury Act No 73 of 1968
Value Added Tax Act No 89 of 1991
4. ACCESS TO THE RECORDS HELD BY SAWPA
[Section 51 (1) (c) and 51 (1) (e)]
(i) The latest notice regarding the categories of records of the body, which are available without a person having to request access in terms of this Act in terms of section 52 (2) [Section 51 (1) (c)]
SAWPA has advertising material of products and services in the form of posters, pamphlets, videos, web site information and booklets on wood preservation, which are available without having to go through the request procedures as contained in the Act. Other access to information are the financial statements and audited reports, data basis on membership and mailing lists. Depending on the quantities required, there may be a printing cost involved.
(ii) Records that may be requested [Section 51 (1) (e)]
These records have limited disclosure and availability will be determined upon request.
SAWPA Constitution
Minutes of Meetings
General and Internal Correspondence
Employment Contracts
Data bases
Information Technology
Financial Records
Membership Agreements
Statutory Records
(iii) The request procedures
FORM OF REQUEST
* The requester must use the prescribed form to make the request for access
to a record. This must be made to the Executive Director of SAWPA. This request
must be made to: Private Bag X686, Isando, 1600 or faxed to :
+27 11 974 9779 or sent by electronic mail to sawpa@global.co.za
[s 53 (1)]
* The requester must provide sufficient detail on the request form to enable
the Executive Director to identify the record and the requester. The requester
should also indicate which form of access is required. The requester should
also indicate if any other manner is to be used to inform the requester and
state the necessary particulars to be so informed.
[s 53 (2) (a) and (b) and (c)]
* The requester must identify the right that is sought to be exercised or to be
protected and provide an explanation of why the requested record is required
for the exercise or protection of that right.
[s53(2)(d)]
* If a request is made on behalf of another person, the requester must then
submit proof of the capacity in which the requester is making the request to
the satisfaction of the Executive Director.
[s 53 (2)(f)]
FEES
A requester who seeks access to a record containing personal information about that requester is not required to pay the request fee. Every other requester, who is not a personal requester, must pay the required request fee:
* The Executive Director must notify the requester (other than a personal
requester) by notice, requiring the requester to pay the prescribed fee (if
any) before further processing the request.
[s54(1)]
* The fee that the requester must pay to SAWPA is R50. The requester may
lodge an application to the court against the tender or payment of the request
fee.
[s54(3)(b)]
* After the Executive Director has made a decision on the request, the requester must be notified in the required form.
* If the request is granted then a further access fee must be paid for the
search, reproduction, preparation and for any time that has exceeded the
prescribed hours to search and prepare the record for disclosure.
[s54 (6)]
5. OTHER INFORMATION AS MAY BE PRESCRIBED [Section 51 (1) (f)]
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development has not made any
regulations in this regard.
6. AVAILABILITY OF THE MANUAL [Section 51 (3)]
This manual is available for inspection at the SAWPA Offices free of charge and copies are available with the SAHRC, and will be published in the Government Gazette and on our Website www.sawpa.org.za
Whilst reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the information presented on this site is accurate and up to date, the South African Wood Preservers Association ("SAWPA") does not make any warranty, express or otherwise, that the information so presented is free from any defects, errors or omissions.
The contents of this website are made available by SAWPA for general information. As every situation depends on its own facts and circumstances, specific advice should be sought before any information on this website is relied on.
SAWPA makes no representations or warranties with regard to any website (or information or products on such website) that is linked to this website or to which access can be gained via this website.
SAWPA, its directors and all other person/s acting for whom it may be vicariously liable, will not be liable for any loss or damage of any nature whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use of or reliance upon material or information presented on this website or any other website the access of which was gained via this website.
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