Regulars

Regulars

SHEQ MANAGEMENT

Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.

The OHS professional: competency versus capability
March 9, 2018

The OHS professional: competency versus capability

During the fourth quarter of 2017, the Saiosh CEO and president attended meetings at the Department of Labour (DoL) in Pretoria. Two reports were...

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Theory of Externalities and workmen’s compensation
March 9, 2018

Theory of Externalities and workmen?s compensation

What are the proper roles of labour, the private sector and government in the provision and operation of workmen’s compensation? The economic theory of...

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Neurosafety: A leadership journey
March 9, 2018

Guiding the human consciousness requires specific leadership qualities

Was there a toolbox talk? Yes, tick. Was there a time allocated to safety? Yes, tick. Did it make any difference? Absolutely not! So,...

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Taking a lesson from the military
March 7, 2018

Taking a lesson from the military

In many instances safety articles are aimed at the safety professionals. However, it is important for leaders to take responsibility for the safety of...

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A festive season frustrated by fraudsters
March 7, 2018

A festive season frustrated by fraudsters

Identity fraud is real, and a real headache … take my word for it.

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The Happiness Advantage
March 7, 2018

The Happiness Advantage

In many instances safety articles are aimed at the safety professionals. However, it is important for leaders to take responsibility for the safety of...

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Zero concern, maximum harm
December 13, 2017

Zero concern, maximum harm

“Zero harm”. You read about the concept in just about every issue of SHEQ MANAGEMENT. Can the concept be applied to South Africa’s current...

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As sweet as honey
December 12, 2017

As sweet as honey

Making safety the easy choice means making it as easy as possible for employees to follow the correct procedures – and giving greater consideration...

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Case dismissed
November 30, 2017

Case dismissed

What happens when an occupational accident and disease claim against an employer is dismissed?

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Underestimate reputational risk at your own cost
November 23, 2017

Underestimate reputational risk at your own cost

KPMG South Africa is making the news for all the wrong reasons… The question supposedly being asked by the risk fraternity and the industry...

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Has safety become a waste of time?
November 13, 2017

Has safety become a waste of time?

Was there a toolbox talk? Yes, tick. Was there a time allocated to safety? Yes, tick. Did it make any difference? Absolutely not! So,...

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Year in review
November 12, 2017

Year in review

While the Saiosh brand has remained resilient, 2017 has been a year of volatility with a number of challenges raised by economic, political and...

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