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Exploring the need for personal academic growth
May 9, 2018

Exploring the need for personal academic growth

Angela Bruwer, executive academic head at the IMM Graduate School, explains global influences and impact on the higher-education sector in South Africa.

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Workplace skincare simplified
May 9, 2018

Workplace skincare simplified

Gloves In A Bottle is a unique, all-in-one shielding and dry skin-care lotion that – in a nutshell – “keeps the good stuff in...

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More efficiency with clear maintenance visuals 
May 9, 2018

More efficiency with clear maintenance visuals?

Plant maintenance operations are a necessity to maintain and secure production capacity. They usually imply a temporary reduction in production output, which makes maintenance...

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A-OSH Expo showcases holistic treatment of employees’ health issues
May 9, 2018

A-OSH Expo showcases holistic treatment of employees’ health issues

A-OSH Expo 2018 is but two weeks away and visitors will have much to look forward to from the best in the local occupational...

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McDonalds fined
April 25, 2018

McDonald’s fined R3 million following workplace accident in drive-through

McDonald’s has been fined £200 000 (about R3,4 million) after a teenage employee was hit by a motorist outside its Lakeside Shopping Centre in...

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AOSH web
April 25, 2018

Knowledge is power at A-OSH EXPO 2018

Knowledge enables best OHS practices with the latest content from A-OSH EXPO, which will be held at the Gallagher Convention Centre, from 22 to...

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Cargo Carriers web
April 25, 2018

Cargo Carriers expands to offer services in warehousing and distribution

Supply chain specialist Cargo Carriers, continues to diversify its logistics services offerings. The company’s new warehousing and distribution arm includes integrated software tracking and...

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Solar web
April 25, 2018

Bentley Motors to build UK’s largest solar-powered carport

Bentley Motors has announced the construction of the largest-ever solar-powered carport in the United Kingdom.

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Corruption in energy
April 11, 2018

The corruption challenge in energy and water sectors

A survey conducted by the organisers of the African Utility Week reveals that professionals in the energy and water sector are excited about the...

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SolarReserve energy plant
April 11, 2018

SA new green energy project to power over 200 000 homes each year

The new 100-megawatt Redstone Solar Thermal Power Project in Northern Cape, with 1 200 megawatt-hours of energy storage, will reliably deliver non-intermittent power to...

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AOSH 2018
April 11, 2018

Africa’s largest OHS expo is back at Gallagher Convention Centre during May

A-OSH EXPO, Africa’s largest OHS trade show, is back at Gallagher Convention Centre for the eighth year. So what, exactly, will you find at...

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Audi co2neutral plant
April 11, 2018

Audi to build fully electric cars in a CO2-neutral plant

Audi’s Brussels plant has achieved “CO2-neutral site” status, which is a world first in the premium segment.

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safety logistics
March 28, 2018

Health and safety for the logistics industry

Healthy drivers are more likely to be safe drivers, with a big impact on other road users and a logistic company’s bottom line. This...

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Fire resized
March 28, 2018

Fire-suppression solutions for the food-and-beverage industry

Fire and Security Techniques offers a range of inert gas and chemical-agent fire-suppression solutions that are ideal for protecting supply chain systems in the...

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Compliance resized
March 28, 2018

Be your own compliance champion

Compliance officers have the opportunity to position themselves as the essential business asset that they are, anchored not only by a strategic understanding of...

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Brady Tagging
March 28, 2018

Brady increases workplace safety through visual tagging solutions

Brady provides a complete range of visual tagging solutions aimed at increasing safety and compliance for a wide range of equipment in the workplace.

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Skyrider Sappi 2 resized copy
March 14, 2018

Skyriders offers working-at-height safety solution for Sappi

Rope-access specialist, Skyriders, has provided a working-at-height safety solution for a contractor undertaking maintenance at the Sappi’s Ngodwana pulp-and-paper mill in Mpumalanga.

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ISO 45001 PUBLISHED
March 14, 2018

ISO 45001 published and available for download

The ISO 45001 standard was proposed in October 2013 to assist in the reduction of occupational injuries and disease. The new standard will replace...

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Ray Mahlaba
March 14, 2018

BBF Safety donates footwear to youth traing centre in PE

A generous donation of footwear was recently made by BBF Safety Group to the students at Ray Mhlaba Skills Training Centre in Port Elizabeth.

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Health waste shoes
March 14, 2018

Medical waste turned into school shoes

A groundbreaking hospital recycling project, introduced by the Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA) in 2010, has seen the recycling of non-hazadours polyvinly chloride (PVC)...

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Taking care of your PPE
March 12, 2018

Taking care of your PPE

Using worn or damaged personal protective equipment (PPE) may be a catalyst to harm. WILLIAM GEORGE speaks to suppliers about taking proper care of...

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Slips, trips and falls: BUSTED!
March 12, 2018

Slips, trips and falls: BUSTED!

Slips, trips and falls CAN be prevented! Just follow this advice from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety

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Farmers making a plan for safety
March 12, 2018

Farmers making a plan for safety

Safety compliance is non-negotiable in high-risk industries, particularly the farming sector. We speak to Advocate Hendrik Terblanche, MD at Legricon, about the safety regulations...

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Workmen’s Compensation Simplified
March 12, 2018

Workmen’s Compensation Simplified

The Federated Employer’s Mutual Assurance Company (FEM) explains how it enables easier management of workmen’s compensation for its clients in the construction sector

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Skyriders stands tall
March 12, 2018

Skyriders stands tall

A zero-fatality rate, in line with OHSAS 18001:2007 and the Institute for Work at Height’s best practice, is a crowning achievement of Skyriders Access...

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Going cold turkey on drug abuse
March 12, 2018

Going cold turkey on drug abuse

Drug abuse among employees puts them and their peers at risk of workplace accidents. SHEQ Management investigates how companies can identify, prevent and reduce...

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A commitment to safe chemical transportation
March 12, 2018

A commitment to safe chemical transportation

The transportation of hazardous fuels and chemicals requires careful attention to detail and specialised supply chain and transport logistics services that adhere to safety,...

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A safety net for medical waste management
March 12, 2018

A safety net for medical waste management

It is vital for healthcare waste service providers to have a contingency plan for unexpected challenges, which could lead to a build-up of dangerous...

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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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March 9, 2018

SHEQ Issue 1 2018

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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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Suffering from sick- building syndrome?
March 7, 2018

Suffering from sick- building syndrome?

Sick-building syndrome (SBS) is sometimes the cause of severe headaches and eye irritation in a workplace, but, because of its complex diagnosis factors, it...

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Playing deaf to noise pollution
March 7, 2018

Playing deaf to noise pollution

Employees who work in an industry with high levels of noise pollution could potentially lose their hearing and suffer from severe stress, which increases...

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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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rentokil web 1
March 7, 2018

Rentokil first on LED technology for pest control

The new range of fly killer devices by Rentokil uses light-emitting diode (LED) technology, and aims to save money as well as deliver quality,...

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Self-service bulk ATM to eliminate paperwork and reconciliation
March 7, 2018

Self-service bulk ATM to eliminate paperwork and reconciliation

Cash Connect has officially launched the bulk deposit acceptor (BDA) device. The compact under-counter cash deposit system allows bulk note and coin deposits to...

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Sanitech increases pest control services
March 7, 2018

Sanitech increases pest control services

In October 2017, Pristine Health Services sold its Gauteng-based hygiene and pest-control services to Sanitech. The purchase has given Sanitech greater presence in the...

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High-tech, innovative breakthroughs from Bureau Veritas
March 7, 2018

High-tech, innovative breakthroughs from Bureau Veritas

Bureau Veritas has unveiled innovative professional solutions and services, which will further assist its clients to meet the growing challenges of quality, health, safety,...

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ICET web
February 28, 2018

I-CAT offers integrated dust-management solutions

I-CAT has in-house capabilities to research and develop products to fit specific client needs with its end-to-end integrated dust-management solutions.

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Soybean Goodyear web
February 28, 2018

Goodyear’s soy-based tyre technology earns award

The Goodyear tyre and rubber company has been presented with the prestigious Tyre Technology International Award for Innovation and Excellence during the 2018 Tyre...

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Brady
February 28, 2018

Brady brings safety procedures to your fingertips!

Brady is making safety procedures easier in a digital era through provision of visually instructive safety procedures that are accessible on one’s smartphone.

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Tinashe UCT win
February 28, 2018

UCT student wins top award for waterless urinals project

The City of Cape Town is experiencing the worst drought ever recorded. Tinashe Chipako, a civil engineering student at the University of Cape Town...

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February 14, 2018

Skyriders brings hi-tech drone to South Africa

The latest inspection technology for indoor and confined spaces has been introduced to South Africa by Skyriders, which has acquired an Elios collision-tolerant drone...

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February 13, 2018

Sanitech expands its cleaning and hygiene services

In October 2017, Pristine Health Services sold its Gauteng-based hygiene and pest control services to Sanitech. Following the acquisition, Sanitech has increased presence in...

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February 13, 2018

Exciting Africa Energy Indaba official side events

There’s less than a week to go before the tenth Africa Energy Indaba, the focus of which spans the oil and gas, renewables, nuclear,...

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February 13, 2018

Re-examine the real reason why safety is important

Safety is not a once-off exercise, it is an ongoing approach to effectively achieving goals set out for the business concerned. For that reason,...

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February 1, 2018

SAPS to use ALCO-Safe’s Alcoblow Rapid Test

The South African Police Service (SAPS) will introduce the Alcoblow Rapid Test breathalyser instruments, countrywide, in its latest bid to combat alcohol abuse and...

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February 1, 2018

The new ISO 7010 safety signs available from Brady

The new ISO 7010 safety signs are available from Brady on high-performance materials for optimal durability and compliance in a range of industrial contexts.

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February 1, 2018

Boost staff wellness to reduce risk-related costs

Absenteeism in the workplace is often considered just another part of business. But, what if companies could assist employees to better manage their health,...

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February 1, 2018

Way forward for women at the Africa Energy Indaba

The fourth annual Women in Energy Conference is designed to drive an increase in the leadership and development of women involved in the African...

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January 17, 2018

The dangers in skimping on PPE

Inferior Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the workplace could have a negative effect on productivity and a company’s bottom line. A number of companies...

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January 17, 2018

Training Force partners with NEBOSH

The NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) in Occupational Health and Safety, a leader in globally recognised health and safety courses, is now available through...

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January 17, 2018

Preparing for the upcoming ISO 45001 standard

The new ISO standard, ISO 45001, is the international standard for occupational safety and health management systems, designed to replace OHSAS 18001. It is...

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January 17, 2018

Gearing up for the 10th Africa Energy Indaba

The Africa Energy Indaba (AEI) will celebrate its 10th edition at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, from February 20 to 21, 2018.

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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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December 10, 2017

SHEQ Issue 6 2017

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Stay safe over the festive season! Here’s how …
December 8, 2017

Stay safe over the festive season! Here’s how…

A busy office or factory is a safe one – versus an empty one; this goes without saying. As such, as the festive season...

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South Africans are recycling superstars!
December 8, 2017

South Africans are recycling superstars!

Based on the latest plastics recycling figures released by Plastics SA, South Africans are recycling more plastics than ever before. 

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Robben Island converts to solar energy
December 1, 2017

Robben Island converts to solar energy

Robben Island has an energy-usage profile that comprises residential needs, desalination, the harbour and offices. In total, the island uses almost two million kilowatt...

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Safely lockout pipes
December 1, 2017

Safely lockout pipes

Brady Corporation offers a new pipe blind lockout solution that can be applied to the widest range of pipes. By easily and temporarily locking...

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December 1, 2017

Placing people at the forefront of OHS

The world’s largest trade fair for the occupational health and safety industry, A+A Düsseldorf, attracted a whopping 1 930 exhibitors from 63 nations, and...

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Bureau Veritas brings food testing to the Cape
December 1, 2017

Bureau Veritas brings food testing to the Cape

Bureau Veritas recently unveiled its technologically innovative, state-of-the-art microbiological laboratory in Cape Town. Designed and engineered to focus primarily on the fast-growing food and...

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news uvex web
December 1, 2017

Uvex sponsors special learners

Uvex South Africa and the Rainer Winter Foundation are making a difference in the lives of two hearing-impaired children at the Eduplex School in...

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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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BBP37
November 29, 2017

Print it yourself!

With professional safety and facility identification printers and software from Brady, you can take full control of your workplace identification to quickly comply with...

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BMW2
November 29, 2017

BMW’s concept of emission-free, two-wheeler mobility

As urbanisation progresses, more and more people are crowding into cities, so conventional mobility concepts and local public transportation are reaching the limits of...

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BBFSafety1
November 29, 2017

BBF Safety Group honours top-achieving distributors

At its recent year-end celebration, the BBF Safety Group leadership team set the agenda for a 2018 characterised by growth, diversification and a bullish...

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Alco blow 2
November 29, 2017

ALCO-Safe breathalyser test goes wireless

The Lion Alcoblow Rapid Test breathalyser from ALCO-Safe has received a technology upgrade in the form of a built-in wireless transmitter.

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RMA establishes an OHS Programme
November 23, 2017

RMA establishes an OHS Programme

“Prevention is better than cure” is how the adage goes, and so Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) is embarking on an OHS Programme which it...

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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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Supporting human capital behind the wheel
November 23, 2017

Supporting human capital behind the wheel

The South African transport industry has some world-class elements to it. GAVIN MYERS finds out how Mercedes-Benz Trucks South Africa’s advanced driver training and...

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Taking a deep breath for driver safety
November 23, 2017

Taking a deep breath for driver safety

Most accidents occur as a result of human error. Companies can train their drivers, but they have very little control over drivers’ behaviour once...

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Moving South Africa forward - together
November 23, 2017

Moving South Africa forward – together

With October Transport month behind us, specialised transport provider Cargo Carriers recognises the important role that the larger transport industry has to play in...

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Food transport whipped into shape
November 23, 2017

Food transport whipped into shape

Maintaining the quality of products is essential in the transportation of food, especially with the introduction of the new Notice R364 draft regulation. MARISKA MORRIS...

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New ways to clean up waste
November 23, 2017

New ways to clean up waste

Used cartons is one group of waste that was previously not recyclable. This is, however, now possible. WILLIAM GEORGE finds out what the benefits...

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Prevention trumps cure on sight
November 23, 2017

Prevention trumps cure on sight

Each year, on every second Thursday of October, South Africa celebrates sight awareness day. WILLIAM GEORGE explores the importance of eye care and eye...

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Awards and announcements at Noscars 2017
November 23, 2017

Awards and announcements at Noscars 2017

Nosa’s prestigious safety awards ceremony – the Noscars – saw unprecedented industry achievement in 2017

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Above: Proudly displaying the 2017 haul of Noscar awards are (back row, from left): Kobus Visagie, divisional director; Albertus Smit, contracts manager; Johnnie Van Niekerk, HSE coordinator; John Rodgers, HSE coordinator; Christiaan Richards, senior HSE officer; Jonas Nhlapo, senior HSE officer. Middle row, from left: Abra Chego, site manager; Johannes Mofokeng, HSE officer; Solomon Selepe, HSE officer; Madelein Maclellan, HSE officer; Vivien Govender, KZN HSE manager; Sbonelo Mbuyazi, HSE officer; Thabo Modumaela, national HSE-risk manager; Yususf Wilfred, site manager. Front row, from left: Lawrence Kgonyana, field HSE manager; Ishmael Taunyane, site manager; Erasmus Gumede, HSE officer; Williem Ngwenya, senior HSE officer.
November 23, 2017

Walking the talk

SGB-Cape collected a bounty of Noscar awards in 2017. Thabo Modumaela, national health, safety and environment (HSE) manager, divulges the secrets to the company’s...

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Striving for excellence in health and safety
November 23, 2017

Striving for excellence in health and safety

Dekra Industrial RSA has been presented with three Noscar awards for 2016, and now qualifies for a fourth in 2018. This comes after scoring...

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Breathing deeply
November 23, 2017

Breathing deeply

By 2016, more than 12 000 deaths had been documented in the United Kingdom (UK), as a result of hazards in the workplace that...

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Clean air for top care
November 23, 2017

Clean air for top care

Donaldson Filtration Solutions discusses how more than 30 years of experience makes for best-in-class dust-filter technology.

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Track quality with this RFID tag
November 23, 2017

Track quality with this RFID tag

Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology is not new and has been used to track goods for years, but it can now be used to...

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A line to catch you when you fall
November 23, 2017

A line to catch you when you fall

Falls from heights are one of the main causes of death for mine and construction workers. MARISKA MORRIS looks at personal protective equipment (PPE)...

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November 17, 2017

TED talks for health and safety professionals

Journalist and editor of Safety and Health Practitioner James Evison shared 10 of the best TED talks for safety and health professionals, ranging from...

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November 17, 2017

Debt a major healthcare risk in South Africa

Debt is one of the biggest healthcare risks to SA’s workforce and it puts company performance at risk. Rising debt often leads to staff...

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November 17, 2017

Debt a major healthcare risk in South Africa

If left unresolved, employees spend more time at work trying to dig themselves out of debt, only to find themselves in more debt and...

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November 17, 2017

More attention on the weak signal

In an organisation, the leadership has the strongest signal. The leaders have direct access to Wi-Fi and call centres, while the people who “push...

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November 17, 2017

Promoting healthy and safety in mines rewarded

Mine workers and their families joined in the festivities, during which the NCCMA and Kalagadi manganese honoured employees from different mines in the Northern...

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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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You’re gonna need a bigger boat
November 12, 2017

You?re gonna need a bigger boat

It’s been more than 40 years since the movie Jaws scared us all out of the water. yet there is much that movie can teach...

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Industry leaders to join in the bauma CONEXPO AFRICA
November 1, 2017

Industry leaders at Bauma Conexpo Africa

The third international trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines and construction vehicles will be held at the Johannesburg Expo Centre...

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New Bureau Veritas state-of-the-art microbiological lab
November 1, 2017

New Bureau Veritas state-of-the-art microbiological lab

Bureau Veritas has unveiled its technologically innovative, state-of-the-art microbiological laboratory in Cape Town. 

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“Excellent” rating given for Polyflor
November 1, 2017

“Excellent” rating for Polyflor

Polyflor, the flooring manufacturer, has received an “Excellent” rating for BES 6001 certification, a standard for the Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products as certified...

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Breathe easy with SafeAir ultraviolet air purifier
November 1, 2017

Breathe easy with SafeAir ultraviolet air purifier

The SafeAir ultraviolet air purifier uses Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) and an Ionizer to effectively reduce and neutralise airborne microbes such as bacteria, viruses,...

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Cape Town’s Street Sleeper wins gold at 2017 Recycling Awards
October 18, 2017

Cape Town’s Street Sleeper wins gold at 2017 Recycling Awards

Recycling used billboards made from end-of-life PVC banners has not only helped keep thousands of homeless city dwellers warm and dry, but the initiative...

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Integrated chronic care initiative in KZN kicks off
October 18, 2017

Integrated chronic care initiative kicks off in KZN

The number of people living with HIV who develop chronic conditions, such as cardiovascular and respiratory disease, cancer or diabetes, is increasing.

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NOSA acquired by The Carlyle Group
October 18, 2017

NOSA acquired by The Carlyle Group

Global alternative asset manager, The Carlyle Group, announced that it has agreed to acquire the NOSA Group from MICROmega Holdings for approximately R750 million....

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Go for Zero for managing safety risks
October 18, 2017

Go for Zero when managing safety risks

Every workplace accident generates cost, and potentially includes exacting a severe human toll that impacts morale and productivity. Managing safety risks to prevent workplace...

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The missing ingredient to the carrot and stick
October 13, 2017

The missing ingredient to the carrot and stick

Inculcating a safety culture is generally done in two ways. The first is to reward appropriate safe behaviours. The second is to discipline any...

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Risky business
October 13, 2017

Risky business

If we can practise risk management in the boardroom, why can’t we do it on the road?

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Not having to flip that switch
October 12, 2017

Not having to flip that switch

Bridging the safety-mindset gap between home and work is a challenge that leaders and safety professionals face each and every day

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Beware the risks of small enterprise
October 12, 2017

Beware the risks of small enterprise

While being an important part of the South African labour market, employees of micro and small businesses are often the victims of ineffective risk...

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The power of subtle persuasion
October 12, 2017

The power of subtle persuasion

Great safety cultures are underpinned by the same forces that make us crave that shiny new car, that classy new watch, or those cool...

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October 10, 2017

SHEQ Issue 5 2017

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October 10, 2017

SA Mover 2017-2018

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Keeping fuel and chemical deliveries in the safe lane
October 4, 2017

Keeping fuel and chemical deliveries in the safe lane

An unrelenting focus on Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) has been the basis upon which logistics service provider Cargo Carriers has built a...

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An end to Cape Town's water woes?
October 4, 2017

An end to Cape Town’s water woes?

Civil engineer and University of Cape Town PhD researcher, John Okedi, is studying ways in which storm water falling over Cape Town can be...

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Boosting community health
October 4, 2017

Boosting community health

Non-profit company Unjani Clinics has been given a boost thanks to some new advanced refrigerators, which do not rely on electricity, to ensure that...

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Losing no water in the wash
October 4, 2017

Losing no water in the wash

A Cape Town-based company is doing its bit to help with the harsh reality of drought and water restrictions. On October 1 it launched...

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Safety assistance system warns of dirty bombs
October 4, 2017

Safety assistance system warns of dirty bombs

The threat of terrorism in Europe has been on the rise in recent years, with experts, politicians and security agencies particularly worried that terrorists...

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The Undisputed Role of Risk Champions
October 4, 2017

The Undisputed Role of Risk Champions

No matter the organisation, the risk landscape has never been even. That is why decision-makers are always concerned about issues relating to risk ownership

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Noshcon now three times better!
October 4, 2017

Noshcon now three times better!

For the first time, Noshcon was hosted as three, one-day events in Gauteng, the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. This was part of Noshcon’s restructuring...

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BBF acquisition of Quality Safety
October 4, 2017

BBF acquisition of Quality Safety

BBF Safety Group has announced the acquisition of Quality Safety, a local manufacturer of general and personal protective equipment (PPE).

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That sinking feeling
October 2, 2017

That sinking feeling

Recently there was an important court case, from an insurance point of view, involving a marine accident. This provides a useful opportunity to discuss...

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KITE 2017 shows the vibrancy of KZN
October 2, 2017

KITE 2017 shows the vibrancy of KZN

The KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition (KITE) 2017 provided a comprehensive portal for industrial technology solutions, and was undoubtedly a hit with exhibitors

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Good training, better prospects, best employees
October 2, 2017

Good training, better prospects, best employees

With a constant barrage of new workplace regulations and the need for employees to progress to higher levels, SHEQ MANAGEMENT finds out why it...

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Get ready for ISO 45001
October 2, 2017

Get ready for ISO 45001

The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 45001 Standard for occupational health and safety management systems is expected in 2018. MARISKA MORRIS reviews how companies...

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Alcoholics who go unnoticed
October 2, 2017

Alcoholics who go unnoticed

There is a difference between alcoholism and functional alcoholism. Many employees are afflicted by the latter. MARISKA MORRIS explains what companies can do to...

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Why public hospitals are losing the health battle
October 2, 2017

Why public hospitals are losing the health battle

Despite both public and private hospitals being required to conform to the National Core Standards and needing to be audited, private hospitals seem to...

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Harsh penalties for poor workplace safety
October 2, 2017

Harsh penalties for poor workplace safety

Following some rulings on workplace accidents in the United Kingdom (UK), it is clear that safety in the workplace should be a number one...

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Understand hazards to minimise risks
October 2, 2017

Understand hazards to minimise risks

Although the words “hazard” and “risk” are often used interchangeably when dealing with workplace health and safety issues, their meanings and applications often differ...

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Block out the noise with quality hearing
October 2, 2017

Block out the noise with quality hearing protection

Roughly one million South Africans live with a hearing difficulty. As the world becomes a noisier place, it is increasingly important for noisy industries,...

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Brady visual web
September 20, 2017

Creating safety and efficiency now even easier

Safety signs, pipe markers, CLP-labels and area markings can instruct or warn co-workers about potential danger when and where they need such information the...

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HEx web
September 20, 2017

Uvex: now with HexArmor

Uvex Safety South Africa will now stock, sell and market HexArmor safety products, adding high-level cut-, puncture-, impact- and abrasion-resistant hand protection to its...

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Improving flexibility and workplace safety
September 6, 2017

Improving flexibility and workplace safety

Rockwell Automation has introduced the new Allen-Bradley GuardShield 450L safety light curtain system, which, unlike traditional safety lights based on the pre-defined transmitter and...

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ISO 45001 nears
September 6, 2017

ISO 45001 nears

British health and safety news outlet, Safety & Health Practitioner, has reported that signing off the much-anticipated ISO 45001 for publication by the end...

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A-OSH Expo 2017 in review
August 23, 2017

A-OSH Expo 2017 in review

More than 2 500 visitors from 21 different countries attended another hugely successful three-day A-OSH Expo, between May 30 and June 1.

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Hauling hydro power
August 23, 2017

Hauling hydro power

Did you know that only 25 percent of Zambians have access to electricity, with just five percent of rural areas electrified? The republic has...

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An Academy of Excellence for 22 years
August 23, 2017

An Academy of Excellence for 22 years

“Momentum Occupational Care South Africa (OCSA) has become well-known for quality and high standards, well respected for expert knowledge and well-loved because of its...

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The man with the White Coat
August 13, 2017

The man with the White Coat

How we “wear” our authority – and the power and influence we have – will affect other people more than we realise

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Charleen Clarke
August 13, 2017

Computer cancer!

Cyber attacks are becoming a part of daily life. We take a look at what companies can do about this computer cancer

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Doing it for the right reasons
August 12, 2017

Doing it for the right reasons

There are several ways an organisation can improve the effectiveness of its health and safety representatives

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A time for reflection
August 12, 2017

A time for reflection

It is with mixed feelings that I write my first article for SHEQ MANAGEMENT. There was joy at recently being inaugurated as president of...

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Talking about a (R)evolution
August 12, 2017

Talking about a (R)evolution

What do Nelson Mandela, FW de Klerk, Charles Darwin, Tracy Chapman and a 15-year-old boy yelling “Eureka!” have in common? And just what can...

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Fuelling up for better efficiency
August 11, 2017

Fuelling up for better efficiency

Uzuko Carriers was started as a joint venture in 2010 – between JSE-listed supply chain specialists Cargo Carriers and Caltex Eastern Cape Marketers –...

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Shout about hearing protection technology
August 11, 2017

Shout about hearing protection technology

Hearing protection is vital to prevent long-term, irreversible hearing loss. However, due to the fact that there are no immediate consequences, hearing protection is...

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Sunflowers, Smiles and Safety Shoes
August 11, 2017

Sunflowers, Smiles and Safety Shoes

Every August, South Africans commemorate Women’s Month, a month dedicated to celebrating the role of women and the incredible contributions they make to society....

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August 10, 2017

SHEQ Issue 4 2017

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A newer, better Noshcon
August 8, 2017

A newer, better Noshcon

This year Nosa celebrates the 56th anniversary of Noshcon, making it one of the longest-surviving conferences on the African continent, and one of the...

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A+A = everything health and safety, under one roof!
August 8, 2017

A+A = everything health and safety, under one roof!

Trade visitors from all over the world will meet for the A+A International Trade Fair and Congress in Düsseldorf, Germany, between October 17 and...

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Facts and myths about cyber risks and the role of insurance
August 2, 2017

Facts and myths about cyber risks and the role of insurance

With cyber risk being a relatively new phenomenon in the business world, there is much to know and much to be wary of

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Who is accountable for your risk?
August 2, 2017

Who is accountable for your risk?

HOPE KIWEKETE discusses how risk stewardship drives risk accountability

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More than you expect
August 2, 2017

More than you expect

A safety shoe is a safety shoe – no more, no less… Not quite, it can be so much more.

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Safety compliance for fleets has never been simpler
August 2, 2017

Safety compliance for fleets has never been simpler

All road users in South Africa dream of safer roads. The Road Transport Management System (RTMS) strives to make this possible. The challenge with...

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Biometric authentication: the new software security approach
August 2, 2017

Biometric authentication: the new software security approach

More industries are adopting cloud-based software to improve data management and productivity, but ensuring data is secure remains a challenge. MARISKA MORRIS reports

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Pest control gets a revamp with myRentokil
August 2, 2017

Pest control gets a revamp with myRentokil

Rentokil has made changes to its PestNetOnline service. The improved system, dubbed myRentokil, has more features, a user-friendly interface and real-time data collection

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Celebrating the best in Construction health and safety
August 2, 2017

Celebrating the best in Construction health and safety

Numerous construction companies received awards for excellent safety performance at the Master Builders Association (MBA) North Annual Regional Construction Health and Safety Awards ceremony

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Building a green world
August 1, 2017

Building a green world

The construction industry has joined the international call to go “green”. ANLERIE DE WET looks at the rise of different eco-friendly building materials and...

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Preventing slips and falls
August 1, 2017

Preventing slips and falls

Falls caused by slipping on a wet floor could easily result in an employee getting hurt and missing numerous workdays. Thankfully, there are some...

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Scrutinizing the South African healthcare system
August 1, 2017

Scrutinizing the South African healthcare system

The recently released Lancet Healthcare Access and Quality (HAQ) Index shines light on South Africa’s healthcare system. ANLERIE DE WET takes a look at...

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Changing behavior is not enough
July 31, 2017

Changing behavior is not enough

It is not enough to change the behaviour of employees; companies should also change the belief systems around safety. MARISKA MORRIS learns more from...

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New and improved standards for hand protection
July 31, 2017

New and improved standards for hand protection

The personal protective equipment industry is attempting to standardise international standards for hand protection using new testing methods and ratings. MARISKA MORRIS reports

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Cargo Carriers treat community with scarves and snack packs
July 26, 2017

Cargo Carriers treat community with scarves and snack packs

Like many South African businesses that take community involvement as seriously as they do the bottom line, Cargo Carriers personnel did their bit for...

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Manslaughter conviction following diving incident
July 26, 2017

Manslaughter conviction following diving incident

In 2016, Gareth Pugh, who was employed by Boss Golf Balls to retrieve submerged golf balls from lakes on golf courses, dived into a...

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More success with Securex 2017
July 26, 2017

More success with Securex 2017

Securex 2017 proved, once again, to be the premier exhibition for fire and security solutions in Africa. The 5 048 visitors were spoiled for choice...

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Quality first priority when buying a uniform
July 26, 2017

Quality first priority when buying a uniform

When you need to order uniforms with varying requirements for around 3 600 people, how on earth do you meet the challenge and get...

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Is safety purely cosmetic?
July 13, 2017

Is safety purely cosmetic?

While facilitating a recent safety maturity assessment, BRETT SOLOMON had a most interesting and revealing experience

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Can we drive on electricity alone?
July 13, 2017

Can we drive on electricity alone?

Much has been said and written about electric cars and they’re big overseas. We take a look at whether they can work in South...

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Adapting to challenging conditions
July 12, 2017

Adapting to challenging conditions

In December 2016, BRIAN DARLNGTON travelled to the Komi Republic of Russia, during which time the temperatures were hovering between -40 and -45°C …...

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A Famous Expression
July 12, 2017

A Famous Expression

“I love it when a plan comes together!” This quotation was made famous, after some wild event, by Hannibal Smith from the TV series...

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Around the world in 121 days - a journey through global safety cultures
July 12, 2017

Around the world in 121 days – a journey through global safety cultures

Andrew Sharman spends more time in the air than most airline pilots. Beyond the air miles and reheated food, how could all this globetrotting...

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Effectiveness of regulatory institutions
July 12, 2017

Effectiveness of regulatory institutions

Claiming workmen’s compensation can make for a minefield of problems, some of which require taking legal action

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Industrial technology solutions at PR NewswireROME, 14 June 2017KITE 2017
July 11, 2017

Industrial technology solutions at KITE 2017

The KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition (KITE) is only weeks away! More than 120 exhibitors will descend on the Durban Exhibition Centre from July 26...

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Education from ALCO-Safe
July 11, 2017

Education from Alco-Safe

Alco-Safe has introduced a line of educational handbooks designed to assist in reducing the incidence of positive drug and alcohol testing in the workplace.

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BBF Safety Group Acquires Pinnacle OSH Holdings
July 11, 2017

BBF Safety Group Acquires Pinnacle OSH Holdings

BBF Safety Group has announced its acquisition of Pinnacle OSH Holdings, a provider of occupational safety and health services. Pinnacle OSH Holdings will be...

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Threats to the Internal Audit Function
July 10, 2017

Threats to the Internal Audit Function

An internal audit should add value to a business, but there are some factors that could derail the process

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Going beyond safety
July 10, 2017

Going beyond safety

As a representative of the internationally acclaimed personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturer, Honeywell, at A-OSH Expo 2017, HSE Solutions set out to be the...

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In with the new
July 10, 2017

In with the new

This year, Africa’s leading occupational safety and health exhibition, A-OSH Expo, and its co-located security and fire exhibition, Securex South Africa, went bigger and...

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Bosch goes to the Antarctic
July 10, 2017

Bosch goes to the Antarctic

Bosch’s products may be “invented for life”, but that doesn’t mean the human species is the company’s only concern

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Ready to face the fire?
July 10, 2017

Ready to face the fire?

It is important for both big and small businesses to be prepared for a fire with a proper escape route, training and alarm systems....

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Let them live long
July 10, 2017

Let them live long

It has been proved that constant exposure to petrochemicals increases the risk of cancer and other illnesses in workers. ANLERIE DE WET investigates how...

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Sleep is good for business
July 10, 2017

Sleep is good for business

Fatigue and sleep deprivation can be hazardous and can affect the work performance and productivity of employees. MARISKA MORRIS investigates fatigue in the workplace...

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The ladies’ way
July 10, 2017

The ladies’ way

Inequality in the workplace is still real. ASTRID DE LA REY investigates whether there has been progress in terms of gender discrimination in the...

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Raynard Looch, Klass Looch Associates.
July 10, 2017

Safety is everyone’s concern

Proper safety management can prevent injuries to employees while saving companies money. MARISKA MORRIS reports from the annual South African Institute for Occupation Safety...

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Taking occupational health clinic management into the future
July 7, 2017

Taking occupational health clinic management into the future

It’s time for clinics to change their buying habits when it comes to sourcing equipment. Since the implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety...

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123 years of caring for lives
July 7, 2017

123 years of caring for lives

This year, Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA), a new exhibitor at the A-OSH Expo, celebrated its 123rd birthday at the event

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Addressing skills on track
July 6, 2017

Addressing skills on track

The South African rail industry faces a shortage of skills. We look at how this can be solved

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Putting the country and companies at risk
July 6, 2017

Putting the country and companies at risk

Corruption is the number one risk to South Africa, with unemployment in second place, according to the Institute of Risk Management of South Africa’s...

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Right people in the right places
July 6, 2017

Right people in the right places

When the quality of a product isn’t up to scratch, the marketing department has to deal with the complaints from customers, while the real...

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No cutting corners with PPE
July 6, 2017

No cutting corners with PPE

With the possibility of another credit rating downgrade looming, economists are predicting that there could be tough economic times ahead. ANLERIE DE WET finds...

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Revenue buried in the waste industry
July 6, 2017

Revenue buried in the waste industry

The recycling sector accounts for only ten percent of the waste industry, yet it can help unlock resources worth R17 billion. MARISKA MORRIS finds...

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A burning issue
July 3, 2017

A burning issue

Chemical burns are often serious, because the chemical continues to burn for as long as it remains in contact with the body. St John...

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July 1, 2017

SHEQ Issue 3 2017

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Mpact recycling web
June 28, 2017

Mrs South Africa still green with Mpact

Mpact Recycling will, for the third consecutive year, sponsor the Mrs South Africa pageant.

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Locusts news
June 28, 2017

Using satellites to forecast plagues

Information from satellites is being used in a new way to predict favourable conditions for Desert Locust swarms, as part of an early warning...

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renewable energy web
June 28, 2017

Morocco follows Sweden’s renewable energy lead

Mustapha Bakkoury, President of Masen, has visited Sweden to meet with governmental energy agencies and Swedish Technology Provider, Cleanergy AB, to continue the development...

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Bismark web
June 28, 2017

South Africa elected by RCF

The South African National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) announced on Friday that its CEO, Bismark Tyobeka, has been elected as the new chairperson of the...

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Mind your own business
June 13, 2017

Mind your own business

Well-known health and safety professional, chief executive of RMS and SHEQ MANAGEMENT columnist, Andrew Sharman, has published an exciting new book, Mind Your Own...

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Fighting climate change with hands tied
June 13, 2017

Fighting climate change with hands tied

Ambassador Matthew Rycroft, United Kingdom representative to the United Nations (UN) on Transboundary Waters, told the UN Security Council on June 6 that a...

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AfDB and GEF promote ecosystem projects
June 13, 2017

AfDB and GEF promote ecosystem projects

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has approved a total funding of R143 million for two agro- and forest ecosystem projects co-financed with the African...

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A-OSH’s out – stand – ing award winners announced
June 13, 2017

A-OSH’s out – stand – ing award winners announced

Exhibitors at the seventh official A-OSH EXPO, Africa’s leading occupational safety and health exhibition, were applauded for their eye-catching stands at the official show...

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Study: Mobile health has quality issues
May 29, 2017

Study: Mobile health has quality issues

A new study has found that there are challenges in ensuring quality and safety for patients using mobile health apps.

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Chinese premier stresses safety and quality at nuclear plant
May 29, 2017

Chinese premier stresses safety and quality at nuclear plant

Li Keqiang, premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, stressed the importance of quality and safety in China’s first nuclear power...

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BIA welcomes Eskom judgement
May 29, 2017

BIA welcomes Eskom judgement

The Brits Industrial Association (BIA) welcomes the judgement against South Africa’s power utility, Eskom, which was handed down by the High Court in Pretoria...

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South Africa’s healthcare quality scare
May 29, 2017

South Africa’s healthcare quality scare

The quality of South Africa’s healthcare system is currently ranked in the bottom 40 percent in the world.

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UN study shows Africa's renewable strengths
May 19, 2017

UN study shows Africa’s renewable strengths

 A new UN atlas charting data from 54 African countries reveals that the continent’s investment in renewable energy would strengthen its economic advancement.

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Trina Solar Race Car Goes to Egypt
May 19, 2017

Trina Solar Race Car Goes to Egypt

Trina Solar Limited, a global leader in solar photovoltaic modules, solutions and services, recently went to Egypt to promote the use of its solar-powered...

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16 visuals to increase safety and efficiency
May 19, 2017

16 visuals to increase safety and efficiency

Brady has recently published its 16 Safety and Efficiency visuals on a downloadable document to help improve safety awareness in the workplace.

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NOSA acquires divisions of LexisNexis
May 13, 2017

NOSA acquires divisions of LexisNexis

The National Occupational Safety Association (NOSA) recently announced the acquisition of LexisNexis Legal & Professional’s Occupational Hygiene (OH) and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)...

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Sustainable industrialisation
May 2, 2017

Partnerships key to sustainable industrialisation

The United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) president, Frederick Shaya, told delegates on April 26 that partnerships are key to unleashing the...

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Energy minister
May 2, 2017

Minister reviews nuclear ruling

The South African Minister of Energy, Mmamoloko Kubayi, told members of Parliament on Tuesday that she will meet with her lawyers on Wednesday to...

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Big data
May 2, 2017

Big data can help save the planet

A new study conducted in Nuremberg, Germany, reveals that the analysis of mobile network data can effectively estimate carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrogen oxide...

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ferry1
May 2, 2017

A historic vessel electrified

Finland officially relaunched its oldest operating ferry as the country’s first all-electric passenger vessel on Saturday, April 29, in the City of Turku.

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Skyriders keeps Eskom running
April 19, 2017

Skyriders keeps Eskom running

Skyriders, a leader in the South African rope-access industry, is celebrating its 15-year relationship with Eskom.

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April 19, 2017

The right battery to power solar

Probe, South Africa’s leading importer and distributor of batteries and solar solutions, has developed a winning formula to help companies introduce solar solutions effectively.

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A masterclass for OHS professionals
April 19, 2017

A masterclass for professionals

Advantage Act will be providing occupational health and safety (OHS) professionals with a non-financial auditing masterclass to improve their organisations’ quality, environment and OHS...

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Panasonic lights up Africa
April 19, 2017

Panasonic lights up Africa

Panasonic Corporation has donated 1 584 solar lanterns to three non-profit organisations (NPOs) working in South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho.

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British oil company fined R28,3 million after refinery explosion
April 13, 2017

British oil company fined R28,3 million after refinery explosion

An oil company in the United Kingdom (UK), Essar Oil, has been fined R28,3 million after pleading guilty to breaching health and safety regulations,...

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$54 Billion Reasons
April 13, 2017

$54 Billion Reasons

Eleven people lost their lives as a result of the Deepwater Horizon explosion. This disaster ultimately cost BP US$ 54 billion (R714,8 billion) in...

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Charleen Clarke
April 13, 2017

Could the rich be our country’s greatest risk?

Our government needs some lessons in risk management. It is placing all its eggs in one, extremely risky, basket…

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Focusing on the top risks
April 12, 2017

Focusing on the top risks

Safety: it can be about ticking boxes and making the numbers, or caring about those working for the company

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In the eye of the beholder
April 12, 2017

In the eye of the beholder

By the time you finish reading this article at least six workers will have suffered an eye injury requiring medical treatment. If we look...

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A-OSH Expo 2017: calling all OSH professionals
April 7, 2017

A-OSH Expo 2017: calling all OSH professionals

A-OSH Expo 2017, Africa’s leading occupational safety and health exhibition, takes place between May 30 and June 1, at the Gallagher Convention Centre in...

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Is the new internet bill cause for concern?
April 7, 2017

Is the new internet bill cause for concern?

A recent cybersecurity bill has not received any fanfare, just criticism and concern

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Macadamias making growth possible
April 7, 2017

Macadamias making growth possible

Eastern Cape Macadamia (ECM) has played a massive role in making South Africa one of the top macadamia producers in the world. ANLERIE DE...

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Challenge number one
April 7, 2017

Challenge number one

KPMG recently released its annual Global Audit Committee Pulse survey, which shows that audit committee members around the world perceive risk management as the...

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Africa’s energy-sharing spirit
April 7, 2017

Africa’s energy-sharing spirit

At the 2017 Africa Energy Indaba – the World Energy Council’s (WEC’s) ninth annual regional event – hundreds of energy experts gathered to discuss...

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Sustainable energy for Africa
April 7, 2017

Sustainable energy for Africa

Energy experts at the 2017 Africa Energy Indaba noted that sustainable energy is vital to the future of the African continent. Sustainable energy experts...

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Investing in safety can save billions
April 7, 2017

Investing in safety can save billions

Corporate social responsibility does not refer only to environmental practices, but also to workplace safety. MARISKA MORRIS looks at the findings of Dakota Software’s...

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Department of Labour lays down new rules
April 7, 2017

Department of Labour lays down new rules

New regulations relating to ergonomics are being legislated. They’re definitely good news for employees. Can the same be said for employers?

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Protecting female employees with the right PPE
April 7, 2017

Protecting female employees with the right PPE

Specially designed personal protective equipment (PPE) for women is helping to protect female employees. MARISKA MORRIS takes a look at this increasingly popular trend

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Drowning in waste
April 7, 2017

Drowning in waste

South African landfills are 94-percent full, while the country continues to produce about 53 425 t of waste per day. Recycling is a matter...

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Spawning chips
April 7, 2017

Spawning chips

Only the best quality potatoes are selected for Lay’s chips. That’s what Simba, producer of these chips, claims. Alas, that’s not strictly true –...

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SA bans imports of Brazilian meat
April 5, 2017

SA bans imports of Brazilian meat

South Africa’s Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has banned the importation of meat from Brazilian producers that have been implicated in the...

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Increase your knowledge base at Securex
April 5, 2017

Increase your knowledge base at Securex

Securex 2017, being held from May 30 to June 1 at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, is set to provide an abundance of opportunities...

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XCell Sensor technology improves gas detection
April 5, 2017

XCell Sensor technology improves gas detection

MSA Africa’s Altair 5X has been improved by the inclusion of XCell Sensor technology, which plays an important role in ascertaining safety levels and...

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Brady's guide helps identify pipes everywhere
April 5, 2017

Brady’s guide helps identify pipes everywhere

Brady’s free Pipe Identification guidebook offers insight into the advantages of clearly identified pipes, refers to the legal requirements and norms for pipe markers,...

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Going global with OSH training
April 3, 2017

Going global with OSH training

Considering a health and safety qualification for yourself or your staff? Understanding the importance of opting for an internationally accredited provider is essential, says...

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Measuring personal noise exposure made easier
April 1, 2017

Measuring personal noise exposure made easier

Cirrus Research and Runrite Electronics are introducing the new doseBadge5 Noise Dosimeter to the South African market. It is sold exclusively by Runrite and...

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Demarcation Regulations: What do they mean for your healthcare planning?
April 1, 2017

Demarcation Regulations: What do they mean for your healthcare planning?

In December last year the National Treasury promulgated the latest version of the Demarcation Regulations (DR) in Parliament, for implementation on April 1. Although...

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Never stop evolving
April 1, 2017

Never stop evolving

The proposed ergonomic regulations, which require the full attention of management, show how the occupational health and safety (OHS) profession is constantly evolving

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Watch Out! Emerging risks around the corner!
April 1, 2017

Watch Out! Emerging risks around the corner!

Organisations that are risk resilient continuously look out for early warning signals

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April 1, 2017

SHEQ Issue 2 2017

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Be an OHS hero
March 22, 2017

Be an OHS hero

With the aim of improving visitor experience at A-OSH Expo – Africa’s largest occupational health and safety (OHS) exhibition – the show organiser, Specialised...

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Reducing TB and HIV/Aids in SA’s prisons
March 22, 2017

Reducing TB and HIV/Aids in SA’s prisons

TB screening of inmates has increased to more than 90 percent, which adds up to 180 000 inmates screened since the national tuberculosis (TB)...

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Government set on IPPs despite coal truck drivers’ protest
March 8, 2017

Government set on IPPs despite coal-truck drivers’ protest

The South African government seem to be set on implementing its independent power producers (IPP) programme despite the recent protest by coal-truck drivers, which...

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Demarcation Regulations: What do they mean for your healthcare planning?
March 8, 2017

Demarcation Regulations: How they affect healthcare planning

Newly developed gap policies will have to comply with the new Demarcation Regulations (DR) as from April 1, while clients with existing gap policy...

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Top tips to see your business through 2017
February 22, 2017

Top tips to see your business through 2017

It’s only the end of February, which means there is still ample opportunity to give your business insurance portfolio a thorough review. As insurance...

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Imperial and Tracker partner up for safety and security
February 22, 2017

Imperial and Tracker partner up for safety and security

The Imperial car rental fleet business has recently chosen to make Tracker its sole fleet-management partner. Tracker is a telematics-solutions company with a 20-year...

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Developing a Robust Safety Culture
February 13, 2017

Developing a Robust Safety Culture

Having a culture that embraces safety as an ideal doesn’t just happen; it needs to be forged

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Climate change and global warning: obliterated!
February 13, 2017

Climate change and global warming: obliterated!

Donald Trump is one hell of a man. We’ve all been scratching our heads and wondering what to do about climate change for ages,...

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Safety management: it’s like war
February 12, 2017

Safety management: it’s like war

As safety professionals who want to make a difference, we need to get out of our offices and practice “safety boots on the ground”

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The new rules of sustainability
February 12, 2017

The new rules of sustainability

Andrew Sharman offers a practical guide to “sustaining” sustainability throughout the whole year – and beyond

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Liability for breach of statutory obligations
February 12, 2017

Liability for breach of statutory obligations

The recent case of Joubert versus Buscor GLD 2016, December, is important because it touches on the question of civil liability where statutory obligations...

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Safe lockout for large gate valves
February 8, 2017

Safe lockout for large gate valves

With Brady’s new Collapsible Gate Valve Lockout (CGVL), workplace accidents caused by re-energising machinery during maintenance could be a thing of the past. 

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Averda acquires Solid Waste Technologies
February 8, 2017

Averda acquires Solid Waste Technologies

Global waste-management group Averda has further invested in the South African market with the acquisition of Solid Waste Technologies (SWT), a healthcare medical-waste company...

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The rise of Africa in the energy industry
February 8, 2017

The rise of Africa in the energy industry

Continental and international energy experts are preparing for the ninth Africa Energy Indaba and the imminent rise of Africa in the energy industry.

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FEMA getting ready for new leadership
February 8, 2017

FEM getting ready for new leadership

At the end of March the Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company (FEM) will bid a fond farewell to its long-standing MD of 15 years,...

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Fall Protection: One size doesn’t fit all…
February 7, 2017

Fall Protection: One size doesn?t fit all?

When you think of falling, you think “pain”. However, in some industries, a fall can result in a whole new level of pain and...

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Build your brand at Securex 2017
February 7, 2017

Build your brand at Securex 2017

Securex 2017, Africa’s largest security and fire exhibition, returns to Gauteng on May 30 and runs to June 1. Hosted at Gallagher Convention Centre...

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Risk management: the time is now
February 7, 2017

Risk management: the time is now

When is it time to align risk management activities to the company strategy?

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OHS in 2017: looking ahead
February 7, 2017

OHS in 2017: looking ahead

For the Saiosh Institute, the year 2016 was splendid. We hope to continue the trend as we enter 2017

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Medical emergencies: Know your role
February 7, 2017

Medical emergencies: Know your role

Employers should expect the unexpected and be prepared when employees need emergency medical assistance. Companies are required by law to have employee information at...

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Negating HIV exposure
February 7, 2017

Negating HIV exposure

The risk of HIV exposure in the workplace is minimal, but environments such as mines, construction sites, factories and warehouses will always pose a...

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The costliest act in town
February 7, 2017

The costliest act in town

The implementation of the remaining National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act 39 of 2004, which came into effect in 2010, was a welcome revision...

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Want a product Armageddon? Ignore quality
February 7, 2017

Want a product Armageddon? Ignore quality

Quality – or a lack thereof – can have a dire impact on a company. Just ask Samsung. CHARLEEN CLARKE reports…

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The stupid element of mining
February 7, 2017

The stupid element of mining

One hears a lot about mining accidents caused by faulty structures or hazardous chemicals, but one rarely hears about accidents caused by miners themselves....

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Fight or flight: dealing with bird flu
February 7, 2017

Fight or flight: dealing with bird flu

The avian influenza (H5N1), dubbed bird flu, has caused some panic in the European Union with 14 countries affected by the highly infectious strain....

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Working at height in sport
February 7, 2017

Working at height in sport

When talking about daring high-altitude jobs, workers in the construction industry almost always come to mind first, but there are other daredevils out there...

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Micro-dosing: the controversial new performance enhancer?
February 7, 2017

Micro-dosing: the controversial new performance enhancer?

When one thinks of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and magic mushrooms, words like “out-of-body experience” and “hallucination” come to mind. Nowadays, however, these psychedelic...

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Remain seated for a speedy evacuation
February 7, 2017

Remain seated for a speedy evacuation

ROGER BUCKLEY, director of Edwards & Buckley Systems, explains why the Evac+Chair is a safety device that no building can do without

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A new year requires new gear
February 7, 2017

A new year requires new gear

Personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturers continue to develop better, stronger and more reliable equipment. ANLERIE DE WET takes a look at the focus of...

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Dromex goes big in 2017
February 7, 2017

Dromex goes big in 2017

Dromex, Africa’s largest PPE wholesaler, released many new PPE products in 2016, including its Flat Fold Respirators, eight new Conti workwear colours and Barrier...

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Save money by saving the world
February 7, 2017

Save money by saving the world

Businesses don’t need to think outside the box to cut their office waste in half. It’s not even necessary to throw the box away,...

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February 1, 2017

SHEQ January-February 2017

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Electric Shock
January 25, 2017

Electric shock

The Dromex Arc Flash Protera workwear has recently passed the Open Air Arc Test – which was performed by Kinectrics, the leading arc test...

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Bus fires under fire
January 25, 2017

Bus fires under fire

The United States’ Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), working with the centre of transportation and logistics  at the National Transportation System Center (Volpe)...

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Why does safety elicit a Donald Trump-like reaction?
December 13, 2016

Why does safety elicit a Donald Trump-like reaction?

How much of what is being done to create a resilient safety culture is even necessary? And, are we focusing on the right things?

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Airpocalypse!
December 13, 2016

Airpocalypse!

Both the Chinese economy and its people are choking. The reason for this is pollution, which costs the country 6,5 percent of its gross...

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Failing to plan is planning to fail
December 12, 2016

Failing to plan is planning to fail

Developing safety and health improvement plans is an important tool in ensuring a focus on the right safety issues is maintained

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It ain’t what you do
December 12, 2016

It ain’t what you do

Over the last couple of decades, solid management systems and behaviour-based safety programmes have been regarded as the silver bullets for improving safety performance,...

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Suing the Road Accident Fund
December 12, 2016

Suing the Road Accident Fund

The recent case of Lategan versus Jansen van Vuuren; Intercape Ferreira Main Liner and others ZAECDHC 2016 September, involved a straightforward enough matter: Is...

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Know your H-H-H-A-B-C
December 11, 2016

Know your H-H-H-A-B-C

Having been on both the receiving end and the treatment side of injuries during his 25 years as an artisan, volunteer firefighter, South African...

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Why your company should be ISO 22001 certified
December 11, 2016

Why your company should be ISO 22001 certified

Anyone who has played in the food and beverage field knows that maintaining quality and hygiene standards are crucial to success. No matter how...

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Managing the Realities of Freight
December 11, 2016

Managing the Realities of Freight

It is unrealistic for the local freight industry to rely on government alone to police bad trucking practices and maintain major freight routes. By...

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What Africa has to offer
December 11, 2016

What Africa has to offer

Electra Mining Africa 2016 was one of the biggest and best thus far, attracting a multitude of suppliers and buyers. We went along to...

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Trust in me
December 11, 2016

Trust in me

The trust of family and intimate relationships – considered to be the “trust capital” in people’s lives – is critical in developing workplace respect...

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Environmental insurance: ensuring our future
December 11, 2016

Environmental insurance: ensuring our future

Hermann Erdmann, CEO of the Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa (REDISA), explains that environmental protection and scarce resources demand a new...

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Waste not, want not
December 11, 2016

Waste not, want not

Waste minimisation and recycling are two distinct processes necessary to reduce the impact of waste on the environment. Waste-management specialists need to offer a...

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The move towards cool PPE
December 11, 2016

The move towards cool PPE

American magazine Safety and Health recently did some market research into the latest trends in personal protective equipment (PPE). One of its findings was...

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Fashionable safety
December 11, 2016

Fashionable safety

Personal protection equipment (PPE) is the first line of defence against workplace accidents. However, for it to be effective, it must be used for...

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Distractions cause accidents
December 11, 2016

Distractions cause accidents

Watching out for the safety of others pays personal dividends – from knowing there will be others looking out for you as well, to...

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Ergonomics: why it’s important to your business
December 11, 2016

Ergonomics: why it’s important to your business

Although the term “ergonomics” is increasingly becoming part of everyday industry lingo, it’s often misinterpreted. Considering it’s already enshrined in legislation (with more likely...

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Ticking boxes to comply with landfills
December 7, 2016

Ticking boxes to comply with landfills

As South Africa’s population continues to grow, landfills need to become more efficient to manage the increasing volume of waste. Meeting this demand is...

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News from the Saiosh AGM
December 1, 2016

News from the Saiosh AGM

Saiosh president Robin Jones delivered the 2016 Saiosh Annual Report at the fifth Saiosh Annual General Meeting (AGM) during October

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December 1, 2016

SHEQ November-December 2016

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Accidents happen - make sure you’re prepared
November 29, 2016

Accidents happen – make sure you’re prepared

St John South Africa provides comprehensive first-aid training and services that make dealing with day-to-day emergencies in the food and beverage industry easier

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A diamond anniversary
November 29, 2016

A diamond anniversary

Logistics provider Cargo Carriers moves forward in pursuit of innovation and excellence

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The future of mining safety
November 29, 2016

The future of mining safety

In the mining industry, finding new and advanced ways to avoid incidents and injuries is crucial. On-site accidents can shut down an entire operation,...

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Your partner of choice for PPE
November 29, 2016

Your partner of choice for PPE

Select PPE protects workers and mitigates client liability by ensuring product quality and compliance with personal protective equipment (PPE) regulations.

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Commitment and reward
November 29, 2016

Commitment and reward

Senmin International has plied its trade in mineral beneficiation for the mining sector for almost 50 years. This sort of staying power does not...

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Make machine intervention safer!
November 16, 2016

Make machine intervention safer!

Lockout/Tagout can save lives during machine maintenance and interventions in production facilities. Between 15 and 20 percent of workplace accidents can be avoided with...

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Are you insured against violent protests and riots?
November 16, 2016

Are you insured against violent protests and riots?

As South Africa reels from the financial costs of destruction of property and assets in the wake of #Feesmustfall protests, estimated to be in...

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GMSA promotes wildlife conservation
November 16, 2016

GMSA promotes wildlife habitat conservation

General Motors South Africa’s (GMSA) Struandale plant, located in Port Elizabeth, has received its conservation certification for Invasive Species Control from the Wildlife Habitat...

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Essential aftersales service for PPE
November 2, 2016

Essential aftersales service for PPE

“Preventative maintenance helps extend service life and reduces the costs of routine maintenance by preventing any future damage,” notes MSA Africa aftersales service supervisor,...

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November 1, 2016

SA Mover 2016-2017

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November 1, 2016

A-osh Guide 2016

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Looking at waste management differently
October 21, 2016

Looking at waste management differently

In 2016, Averda established its South African operation through a number of acquisitions. Averda South Africa offers a complete waste-management solution under one banner,...

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Cargo Carriers – a story of health and safety excellence
October 21, 2016

Cargo Carriers: a story of health and safety excellence

Cargo Carriers, one of South Africa’s premium transportation, logistics and supply chain service providers, ensures that the health and safety of its employees and...

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October 14, 2016

SHEQ September-October 2016

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Your solution to supplier vetting
October 13, 2016

Your solution to supplier vetting

In managing suppliers within a multiple-site and sub-contracting environment, clients are required to do all that is reasonable and practical to protect the health...

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Building management now easier and more secure
October 13, 2016

Building management now easier and more secure

With industry’s continued reliance on digital systems, it’s become ever more important to boost productivity, improve energy efficiency and help protect companies against cyber...

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Nissan and BMW electrify V&A’s parking lot
October 13, 2016

Nissan and BMW electrify V&A’s parking lot

Nissan South Africa and BMW Group South Africa have added momentum to Cape Town’s green revolution with the introduction of their first joint electric...

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Are you a game ranger or zoo keeper?
October 13, 2016

Are you a game ranger or zoo keeper?

There are vast differences in the extent to which lions thrive in the wild and in captivity – no matter how similar the beasts...

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Workers assemble a truck chassis at the Mercedes-Benz Wörth plant.
October 13, 2016

Miles of smiles

I have just spent six weeks working in various parts of Europe. Of course I learnt a great deal while there, but the one...

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Safety communication to captivate
October 12, 2016

Safety communication to captivate

Safety communication efforts can become boring if we, as safety and health professionals, continue doing the same things year in and year out.

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Vicarious liability reconsidered
October 12, 2016

Vicarious liability reconsidered

Vicarious liability is of considerable importance in the occupational field. This month we take a point of departure to discuss its development

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All too familiar
October 12, 2016

All too familiar

Driving may be one of the most dangerous activities we do. So what can a close encounter with a bunch of hungry sharks teach...

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Your injury on duty claims in good hands with RMA
October 11, 2016

Your injury on duty claims in good hands with RMA

An injury on duty affects individuals’ lives in many profound ways, particularly if they are left disabled as a result of the injury. The...

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Nothing is accidental
October 11, 2016

Nothing is accidental

Through its Safetember initiative, the Federated Employer’s Mutual Assurance Company (FEM), is taking the fight to accidents – particularly motor vehicle accidents – in...

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The new standard of mine design
October 11, 2016

The new standard of mine design

WorleyParsons RSA, a project delivery company, comments on the development of a new ISO standard – ISO 19426 Design of structures for the mining...

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Is training South Africa’s saviour?
October 11, 2016

Is training South Africa’s saviour?

South Africa’s rate of unemployment shows no signs of abating any time soon. Could this be addressed via training? CHARLEEN CLARKE discovers that this...

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As green as ever
October 11, 2016

As green as ever

Once again held in the Drakensburg, Noshcon celebrated its 55th anniversary this year. It’s clear, from the topics of discussion at the event, that...

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Collecting just some of the awards from Nosa's Justin Hobday and Duncan Carlisle are: Sue Janse van Vuuren, Mazila Nkamu and Karen Judd.
October 11, 2016

Ten for Air Products

A total of eight Noscar awards (plus two individual awards) made Noshcon 2016 a special occasion for Air Products South Africa. Sue Janse van...

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Gaining insight, sharing knowledge
October 11, 2016

Gaining insight, sharing knowledge

With Saiosh members and non-members at Noshcon 2016, the association used its presence at the event to meaningfully add to the pool of knowledge

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Eleven awards for SGB-Cape
October 11, 2016

Eleven awards for SGB-Cape

Noshcon 2016 was a big success for SGB-Cape; it was also fun – the company really enjoyed itself. Thabo Modumaela talks to SHEQ MANAGEMENT...

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To err is human
October 11, 2016

To err is human

People make mistakes – it’s human nature. However, most mistakes are preventable. What can be done to help employees make things “go right”? Safety...

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Effective risk management
October 11, 2016

Effective risk management

Managing risks for businesses that have multiple sites and use a contractor workforce is complex and time consuming. This can lead to time spent...

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What a waste!
October 11, 2016

What a waste!

While many First World countries are doing an exceptional job of managing their waste, some countries in the BRICS group (comprising Brazil, Russia, India,...

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Cheaper is seldom better
October 11, 2016

Cheaper is seldom better

Accidents related to substance abuse cost companies hundreds of thousands of rand every year. Therefore, it’s vital to purchase quality testing equipment, such as...

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Printing in seconds
October 5, 2016

Printing in seconds

Brady has launched its first inkjet printer – the new BradyJet J5000 Colour Label Printer – which combines high-speed, full-colour printing with a durable...

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Many ways to be water wise!
October 5, 2016

Many ways to be water wise!

Jürgen Tietz, thought leader and professional speaker, recently had an experience that gave him a new appreciation for how precious water really is in...

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Working together for better safety
October 1, 2016

Working together for better safety

President of Saiosh, Robin Jones, asks where we should start to improve occupational health and safety (OHS)

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Enhancing skills and ROI
September 21, 2016

Enhancing skills and ROI

Pieter Scholtz, business coach and South Africa’s co-master licensee for ActionCOACH, explains how to ensure the best possible return on investment (ROI) for your...

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CAIA’s new recruits
September 21, 2016

CAIA’s new recruits

The Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association (CAIA) has appointed Dr. Mlu Ganto and Amon Nyamhingura to the positions of head: regulatory affairs at the...

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Neptun Boot goes Camo
September 7, 2016

Neptun Boot gets Strident, and goes Camo

Specifically designed for harsh terrain conditions, Neptun Boots has introduced the Strident Camo boot range.

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Nissan and BMW electrify V&A’s parking
September 7, 2016

Nissan and BMW electrify V&A’s parking lot

Nissan South Africa and BMW Group South Africa have added momentum to Cape Town’s green revolution, with the introduction of their first joint electric...

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August 31, 2016

SHEQ Training Guide 2016-17

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August 31, 2016

SHEQ July-August 2016

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Interbuild Africa 2016
August 30, 2016

Interbuild Africa 2016

Interbuild Africa – one of the largest building and construction trade exhibitions in Africa – is specifically targeted at the small to medium-sized building...

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Understand the internal audit
August 30, 2016

Understand the internal audit

Many organisations lack a clear understanding of the purpose of the internal audit function – according to a recent survey conducted by Mazars, during...

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Know safety. No injury.
August 30, 2016

Know safety. No injury.

Dromex is powering up as an official sponsor of Electra Mining Africa 2016. The event is giving the company an amazing opportunity to showcase...

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Priming the mind
August 30, 2016

Priming the mind

What do elephants and humans have in common? Both can be conditioned to behave in certain ways

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Taking the next step in further developing your safety culture
August 30, 2016

Taking the next step in further developing your safety culture

Many companies have adopted safety slogans that suggest the ultimate goal is zero harm. But is that enough?

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To be continued ...
August 30, 2016

To be continued …

ROBIN JONES, president of the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh), discusses continuing professional development (CPD)

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Transfer risk from customer to supplier
August 30, 2016

Transfer risk from customer to supplier

David Vaughan and Ben Buys, sales director and operations director respectively for Babcock’s Equipment division, discuss how Babcock’s after-sales service contracts transfer risks away...

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Power in the peoples’ hands
August 30, 2016

Power in the peoples’ hands

Sheccon Consultants has developed an advanced evaluation and performance- enhancement program to encourage employees to participate positively in the improvement of safety, health and...

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Modern mining: high-tech and safer than ever!
August 30, 2016

Modern mining: high-tech and safer than ever!

Nowadays a miner’s most important tools are a joystick or tablet, which are used to control everything from drilling and blasting in underground cavities,...

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As easy as ABC
August 30, 2016

As easy as ABC

Behaviour-based safety (BBS) programmes are common in many organisations, but they don’t always provide maximum value. How can you get more out of workplace...

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Contracting out of liability
August 30, 2016

Contracting out of liability

Is it possible to contract out of liability? More specifically, is it possible to contract out of liability for negligence and, if so, even...

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Electra Mining Africa set to electrify
August 29, 2016

Electra Mining Africa set to electrify

Live demonstrations and interactive displays are among the many attractions at Electra Mining Africa 2016

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Eliminating fatal injuries in mining
August 29, 2016

Eliminating fatal injuries in mining

Over the past few years, the mining industry has often been heavily criticised for its apparent inability to avoid fatalities among miners. Yet, MICHAEL...

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Image: Natalie Field
August 29, 2016

Noshcon set for another all-encompassing event

This year Nosa celebrates the 55th anniversary of Noshcon, making it one of the longest-surviving conferences on the African continent

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Are you software-savvy?
August 29, 2016

Are you software-savvy?

Risk management software – often linked closely with compliance management software – is designed to lower the overall risk and security implications faced by...

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Effective risk management
August 29, 2016

Effective risk management

RAYMOND MOUSSA, business development executive at One Vision Solutions, discusses risk management strategies and using software as a risk management tool

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Don’t wait until it’s too late
August 29, 2016

Don’t wait until it’s too late

While a certain amount of work-related stress is the norm, it should never turn into an actual mental health problem, such as an anxiety...

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Don't fall for that
August 29, 2016

Don’t fall for that

What are the responsibilities of managers, owners and employees regarding slip and fall incidents?

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It all adds up to safety
August 29, 2016

It all adds up to safety

Fall protection equipment prevents injuries and saves lives. Proper selection, fit and use ensures the safe use of harnesses

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Insure or perish!
August 29, 2016

Insure or perish!

All companies – from small start-up enterprises, to major corporate organisations – cannot afford to NOT have insurance, as PETA LEE explains

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Beware the perils of outsourcing!
August 29, 2016

Beware the perils of outsourcing!

Outsourcing is the flavour of the decade; companies commonly believe that it can lead to cost savings. However, it can have some terrifying quality...

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E-waste extraction
August 29, 2016

E-waste extraction

SHEQ MANAGEMENT investigates how and where to recycle old electronic devices

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No more sniffles and sneezes
August 29, 2016

No more sniffles and sneezes

It’s that time of year again – when coughing and sneezing are heard throughout the office, and a box of tissues is placed conveniently...

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Election Lessons for Safety
August 24, 2016

Election lessons for safety

Jürgen Tietz, professional speaker and thought leader of Simply Smart Safety, writes that while the dust of the local government elections hasn’t quite settled...

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Striking the right chord
August 24, 2016

Striking the right chord

Did you know that all employees, acting in concert with other employees, have the right to strike? Or that a strike can take numerous...

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The Olympics a breeding ground for disease?
August 12, 2016

The Olympics: a breeding ground for disease?

With the Olympic Games now in full swing, and international concerns allayed to some degree about Brazil’s preparedness to host a successful event, wired.com...

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ISO 14001:2015 – are you ready for it?
August 12, 2016

ISO 14001:2015 – are you ready for it?

ISO 14001 is one of the world’s most popular international standards for environmental management. The revised 2015 version, ISO 14001:2015 (replacing ISO 14001:2004), sets...

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Cargo Carriers commits to B-BBEE excellence
July 27, 2016

Cargo Carriers commits to B-BBEE excellence

Transportation, logistics and supply chain service provider Cargo Carriers is responding to the South African government’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) regulations with a...

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SHEQ risks hit the mobile gaming world in the wake of Pokemon GO
July 27, 2016

SHEQ risks abound in the wake of Pokemon GO

Adam Bannister, editor in chief for IFSEC Global, the online community for the security and fire industries, recently wrote a poignant piece about the...

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Lean manufacturing in your hand
July 13, 2016

Lean manufacturing at hand

Lean manufacturing, described as a systematic method for the elimination of waste within a manufacturing system, has risen in prominence as manufacturing industries aim...

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PSA now present in Cape Town
July 13, 2016

PSA now present in Cape Town

As the largest distributor for MSA and Lifeloc products in South Africa, PSA Africa has announced its expansion into Cape Town – having opened...

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Business Rescue: A lifeline to companies experiencing financial difficulty
June 30, 2016

Business Rescue: A lifeline to companies experiencing financial difficulty

Business rescue is a process instituted by the directors of a company, or affected person(s), to facilitate the financial rehabilitation of a company that...

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June 30, 2016

SHEQ May-June 2016

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Organisation’s inherent culture will help with effective risk management
June 29, 2016

Inherent culture will help with effective risk management

Risks can’t always be avoided, and this applies to your personal life as well to the industry in which you work. True, you will...

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First of its kind trailer potentially reduces CO2 emissions by over 10,000kg per year
June 29, 2016

First-of-its-kind trailer halves CO2 emissions!

“Eco-friendly” is not just a buzzword that will be used for a few years and then forgotten. Taking care of the environment has become...

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The “Adopt a Contractor” approach
June 29, 2016

The ‘Adopt a Contractor’ approach

Most large businesses use contractor companies to undertake work on site on their behalf, but ensuring the contractors achieve the required safety standards can...

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What really drives safety
June 29, 2016

What really drives safety

One of the key factors in embedding a resilient safety culture is having employees who are alert, vigilant in taking the necessary precautions and...

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A powerhouse of production
June 29, 2016

A powerhouse of production

A year ago we hailed the MAN Truck & Bus Pinetown assembly plant for its endeavour to become carbon neutral and as energy efficient...

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Safety: soaring to new heights
June 29, 2016

Safety: soaring to new heights

When HSE Excellence Europe started ten years ago, it attracted a handful of attendees. In stark contrast, this year’s event enticed just under 200...

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What a wonderful 2016 OHS Conference and exhibition!
June 29, 2016

What a wonderful 2016 OHS Conference and exhibition!

Saiosh hosted its sixth occupational health and safety (OHS) Conference alongside the A-OSH Expo at the Gallagher Convention Centre from May 24 to 26.

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Malc Staves, corporate health and safety director of L'Oréal, is passionate about improving safety.
June 29, 2016

“That guy died because I did not do my job”

Have you ever felt responsible for the death of someone? This is a feeling that was shared at the recent HSE Excellence Europe in...

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Changing waste management
June 29, 2016

Changing waste management

Global management company Averda has invested R250 million in a new waste management site – the first to be built under stringent new environmental...

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Measure greenhouse gases from space
June 29, 2016

Measure greenhouse gases from space

New technology developed by researchers at Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering, working with the German Aerospace Center and the European Space...

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Workplace culture - Which one works for you?
June 29, 2016

Workplace culture – Which one works for you?

The workplace is perhaps one of the most multicultural environments experienced by South Africans.

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The three-minute wonder
June 29, 2016

The three-minute wonder

We’ve all had those stunned moments where we wonder “why did they do that?” as we stare in disbelief at an employee behaving unsafely....

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A COID loophole?
June 29, 2016

A COID loophole?

The recent case, heard by the Constitutional Court of the minister of defence and military veterans versus Thomas 2016 CC, is of interest since...

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Robin Jones (left) is inducted into the Saiosh Wall of Fame by Saiosh CEO Neels Nortjé.
June 28, 2016

Saiosh introduces Wall of Fame

The Saiosh Council has decided to recognise people who have contributed to the occupational health and safety field over many years, by establishing a...

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Safety programmes and no legal compliance
June 28, 2016

Safety programmes and no legal compliance

With all the negativity surrounding the effect of South African power utilities on the environment, it was refreshing for MICHAEL BRANDT to encounter a...

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Professionalisation through professional bodies
June 28, 2016

Professionalisation through professional bodies

To be classified as a “professional”, one needs to have moved through a number of stages of education and experience to qualify for acceptance...

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It’s time for Africa!
June 27, 2016

It’s time for Africa!

Gensuite, a global provider of an award-winning, cloud-based suite of compliance and risk management software solutions, sponsored the 10th Annual HSE Excellence Europe conference....

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Cyber attack!
June 27, 2016

Cyber attack!

No company can exist without computers, which means that each and every company must consider cyber security. CHARLEEN CLARKE reports that this is one...

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No more distractions
June 27, 2016

No more distractions

CLAIRE RENCKEN explores some helpful tips for maximising the quality of your employees’ work in a world of digital distractions, such as social media

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Premium health and safety training and consulting services
June 27, 2016

Premium health and safety training and consulting services

South African Safety Management and Training Services (SA SMTS) is an internationally accredited provider of health and safety training and consultancy services. Max Koen,...

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Safety in numbers
June 27, 2016

Safety in numbers

Africa’s Occupational Safety and Health exhibition (A-OSH Expo) was held at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, from May 24 to 26. CLAIRE RENCKEN...

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Always safe with Ansell
June 27, 2016

Always safe with Ansell

Ansell designs, develops and manufactures a wide range of protection solutions, and is a global leader in the field. CLAIRE RENCKEN met Raymond Rainbird,...

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As the world burns ...
June 27, 2016

As the world burns …

Our planet is bleeding! Global warming has already had dire consequences – and there are more to come. CHARLEEN CLARKE details eight truly terrifying...

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Burning issues!
June 27, 2016

Burning issues!

Fires represent massive risks in so many industries. One of the most significant, however, is mining – as CHARLEEN CLARKE reports …

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Making first aid first priority
June 27, 2016

Making first aid first priority

CRAIG HARTLEY, manager of the Cape Town branch of St John South Africa, explains how to approach first aid and why it is a...

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Waste not, want not
June 27, 2016

Waste not, want not

Reduce, reuse, recycle … those are the guiding principles of any waste-management initiative. PETA LEE asks how the corporate world can get involved in...

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Safe farming
June 27, 2016

Safe farming

Usually when we think of safety in the workplace, we imagine an office environment. What about farmers – how can they keep their workplace...

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Forestry safety gear
June 27, 2016

Forestry safety gear

Working in forestry can be a hazardous occupation. CLAIRE RENCKEN highlights some of the essential components of personal protective equipment (PPE) for employees in...

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Mercedes-Benz Energy - for all your stationary energy storage needs
June 17, 2016

Mercedes-Benz Energy – for all your stationary energy storage needs

The demand for lithium-ion batteries is constantly rising, especially with the growing number of electric vehicles.

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Kaspersky launches new defence against cyber attacks
June 17, 2016

Kaspersky launches new defence against cyber attacks

In this digital age we live in, security is the one thing we have to be extra vigilant about. Cybercrime, especially hacking, has been...

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Training in Globally Harmonized System (GHS) – Labelling of Hazardous Substances
June 17, 2016

Training in Globally Harmonized System (GHS) – Labelling of Hazardous Substances

On Wednesday, July 20, the Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association (CAIA) is offering a one-day training course in the Durban area, on the Globally...

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Wastewater filtration on the up
June 1, 2016

Wastewater filtration on the up

Despite a massive demand for skills development in the water industry, recycling water for re-use in work processes has become a viable alternative to...

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Goodbye job certainty, hello social skills…
June 1, 2016

Goodbye job certainty, hello social skills…

According to research carried out by trade union Solidarity, around 60 000 South Africans have been retrenched over the past year. With the recession...

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Boosting food security research
May 19, 2016

Boosting food security research

Food security research in South Africa has received a much-needed boost, thanks to the Newton Fund and National Research Foundation (NRF) UK-SA Bilateral Research...

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A NOSCAR for NCT
May 19, 2016

A NOSCAR for NCT

The Ngqura Container Terminal (NCT) was accredited with NOSCAR status recently by NOSA. The impressive score of 95 percent was achieved after the NOSA...

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Adopting an environmental approach to business
April 19, 2016

Adopting an environmental approach to business

PFE International is recycling truck tyres and producing rubber crumb, which is really paying dividends for this multinational group.

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Radiologists take legal action against Department of Labour
April 19, 2016

Radiologists take legal action against Department of Labour

Together with 19 radiology practices, the Radiological Society of South Africa (RSSA) has instituted legal proceedings in the High Court against the Compensation Commissioner...

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April 15, 2016

SHEQ March-April 2016

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Zero accidents: reality, not dream
April 14, 2016

Zero accidents: reality, not dream

It is possible to eliminate accidents _ if a company has health and safety in its blood. That’s according to Marek Rolinec, who is...

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A tale of three safety leaders
April 14, 2016

A tale of three safety leaders

Safety culture is often defined as “the way we do things around here”. The nurse, the mechanic and the prophet help us to explore...

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One-stop PPE Issuing solution
April 13, 2016

One-stop PPE Issuing solution

The control of personal protective equipment (PPE) stock is a challenge for many companies _ ppe2go is your safety solution.

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Going in the right direction, at last!
April 13, 2016

Going in the right direction, at last!

ROBERT W VIVIAN and ALBERT MUSHAI are excited at the possibility of reforms to Workmen’s Compensation for occupational diseases

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How Effective is Your Safety Strategy?
April 12, 2016

How effective is your safety strategy?

Some studies estimate that the brain is bombarded with 1 850 bits of information every 1/18th of a second. It is simply too much...

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Saiosh Appoints new CEO
April 12, 2016

Saiosh Appoints new CEO

ROBIN JONES, president of the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh), welcomes Neels Nortjé as the Institute’s new CEO.

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Much to see and do at A-OSH 2016
April 12, 2016

Much to see and do at A-OSH 2016

Africa’s leading occupational safety and health (OSH) exhibition provides all-round risk assessment and alleviation over a concentrated three-day period.

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Green innovation for Africa’s Major Energy Transition
April 12, 2016

Green innovation for Africa’s Major Energy Transition

Global energy leaders gathered at the Africa Energy Indaba (AEI) to discuss major transitions facing the African energy sector. They shared ideas in search...

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A key ingredient in green fuel?
April 12, 2016

A key ingredient in green fuel?

Let’s face it, our planet needs an alternative fuel _ or else it will die. Biofuels are a popular alternative, but have what about...

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On the road to eco-friendly public transport
April 12, 2016

On the road to eco-friendly public transport

Mercedes-Benz has a legacy of producing eco-friendly public transport. Some of these solutions are also making their way to South African roads. We speak...

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Farm respiratory protection
April 12, 2016

Farm respiratory protection

Farming is filled with respiratory hazards: pesticide vapours, dusty fields, dangerous hydrogen sulphide accumulations in manure pits and pump sumps, nitrogen dioxide in conventional...

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Safe and sober
April 12, 2016

Safe and sober

Justin Goldblatt, general manager of Runrite Electronics, explains how alcohol abuse in the workplace can be overcome

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Avoiding the office security danger zone
April 12, 2016

Avoiding the office security danger zone

When it comes to security, the highest priority for any organisation should be to protect its people and assets. THATO TINTE looks at the...

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Don’t let your business trend for the wrong reasons
April 12, 2016

Don’t let your business trend for the wrong reasons

Today, private opinions that your staff express on social media can, ultimately, affect your company’s reputation. THATO TINTE looks at social-media usage guidelines for...

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Keeping the workplace safe
April 12, 2016

Keeping the workplace safe

CLAIRE RENCKEN takes a look at some basic measures that can assist businesses to keep their places of work safe.

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Don’t be hard-headed. Wear your PPE
April 12, 2016

Don’t be hard-headed. Wear your PPE

Organisations may use a variety of safety programmes and have policies to help curb the frequency and severity of workplace accidents. These may, however,...

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Exceeding the 99,9 percent mark
April 12, 2016

Exceeding the 99,9 percent mark

A quality manager is expected to measure, monitor and maximise a company’s total performance for continuous improvement. AIMEE SHAW investigates

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Start composting your organic waste
April 12, 2016

Start composting your organic waste

CLAIRE RENCKEN examines the merits of composting organic waste and finds tips on how to do so

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“Go for zero” with lockout/tagout
April 6, 2016

“Go for zero” with lockout/tagout

Fifteen to 20 percent of workplace accidents can be avoided with lockout/tagout solutions, which is why the procedure should be part of any ambitious...

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Prevent hearing loss in mining
April 6, 2016

Prevent hearing loss in mining

In many ways, mining operations present one of the most difficult challenges for hearing conservation: loud, heavy machinery in confined reverberant space, coupled with...

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Print lean and safety signs on-site
April 6, 2016

Print lean and safety signs on-site

According to Brady, productivity increases of up to 40 percent have been connected to visual workplace implementations that follow the lean 5S methodology. The...

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Reduce your risk!
April 6, 2016

Reduce your risk!

The Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association (CAIA) will host an updated Process Safety Management (PSM) course – Risk-based Process Safety Management (RBPSM) – as...

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Enter the Duty of Care awards
April 6, 2016

Enter the Duty of Care Awards

Duty of Care refers to the moral and legal obligations that employers have to their workforce to maintain their wellbeing, security and safety at...

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Lesotho Highlands Development Authority – Procurement of Professional Services
March 18, 2016

Lesotho Highlands Development Authority – Procurement of Professional Services

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (the implementing Authority of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project) intends to procure the following professional consultancy services:

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Palace of Monaco sets off on green journey
March 18, 2016

Palace of Monaco sets off on green journey

Green issues are on the royal agenda … The Palace of Monaco has taken delivery of two all-electric, zero-emission Nissan e-NV200s – contributing to...

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North Safety and Budgie Shearer join forces
March 18, 2016

North Safety and Budgie Shearer join forces

Following a merger to create a one-stop shop, North Safety and Budgie Shearer are looking forward to the opportunity to achieve joint measurable growth...

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Get the Guide and “go for zero” with lockout/tagout
March 8, 2016

Get the Guide and “go for zero” with lockout/tagout

Fifteen to 20 percent of workplace accidents can be avoided with lockout/tagout solutions, which is why the procedure should be part of any ambitious...

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Small steps in CI make big differences to Air Products
March 7, 2016

Small steps in CI make big differences to Air Products

Implementing continuous improvement (CI) initiatives allows a modern organisation to realise hard benefits in terms of costs and efficiencies on an ongoing basis. This...

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A cost-effective fix for SA’s energy woes
March 7, 2016

A cost-effective fix for SA’s energy woes

In his Budget Speech on February 24, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan announced that the Department of Energy’s (DoE) Independent Power Producers Procurement (IPPP) programme...

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February 25, 2016

SHEQ January-February 2016

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Risky business!
February 23, 2016

Risky business!

The times they are a-changin’. Bob Dylan released this song in 1964. Well, the phrase seems especially apt in the SHEQ world today …

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Shark-Infested Safety
February 23, 2016

Shark-Infested Safety

All too often the health and safety profession is given a bad rap. It’s time to change the game by seeing risk differently and...

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Equipment donations make a difference to African fire departments
February 22, 2016

Equipment donations make a difference to African fire departments

More than 1 100 sets of personal protective equipment (PPE), valued at US$ 5 000 (over R80 000), are being refurbished by MSA Africa...

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Air Products South Africa aims high
February 22, 2016

Air Products South Africa aims high

Throughout the years, Air Products South Africa has developed a formal occupational health and safety programme, which has proven highly effective and gained industry-wide...

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February 22, 2016

International SOS launches new travel risk map

International SOS, together with Control Risks, has launched Travel Risk Map 2016 to help organisations better understand the risks in the markets in which...

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HSE on PPE in 2016
February 22, 2016

HSE on PPE in 2016

According to Stephen Burrow, general manager, HSE Solutions, the personal protective equipment (PPE) industry experienced a very tough year in 2015.

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Water for All project changes the lives of KZN school children
February 22, 2016

Water for All project changes the lives of KZN school children

While many areas of South Africa continue to battle with a shortage of water, numerous projects and relief efforts have helped to make the...

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Water for All project changes the lives of KZN school children
February 22, 2016

Water for All project changes the lives of KZN school children

While many areas of South Africa continue to battle with a shortage of water, numerous projects and relief efforts have helped to make the...

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Beware of increased fraud during tough times!
February 22, 2016

Beware of increased fraud during tough times!

Dale Horne, head of Whistle Blowers, South Africa’s leading independent whistleblowing service provider, warns that businesses shouldn’t cut back on fraud and corruption-reporting mechanisms...

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Don’t let your safety culture collapse
February 19, 2016

Don’t let your safety culture collapse

It’s very easy to blame accidents on human error, but, as BRETT SOLOMON warns, we need to do much more than just point fingers...

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Looking Ahead: OHS in 2016
February 19, 2016

Looking Ahead: OHS in 2016

ROBIN JONES, president of the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh) gives us his three wishes for occupational health and safety...

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BBF Safety Group - Taking back the SA market, one shoe at a time
February 19, 2016

BBF Safety Group – Taking back the SA market, one shoe at a time

With seven safety footwear brands under their umbrella, BBF Safety Group is the largest manufacturer of safety footwear in the country. Peter Gerbrands, group...

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It takes more than money to make a happy workforce
February 19, 2016

It takes more than money to make a happy workforce

If your employees enjoy high levels of job satisfaction, you’ll have a competitive edge in the market. Retaining employees can help drive down the...

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Moving the waste into resource
February 19, 2016

Moving the waste into resource

The Department of Environmental Affairs recently announced that South Africa will soon have a waste management plan for the paper and packaging industry. THATO...

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Does renewable mean clean?
February 19, 2016

Does renewable mean clean?

South Africa is joining the renewable-energy bandwagon with solar and wind technologies being added into the energy mix. We take a look at whether...

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First aid at your fingertips
February 19, 2016

First aid at your fingertips

Emergency situations can happen anywhere and at any time. It’s therefore important that first-aid knowledge is always on hand. Knowing what to do when...

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Functional first aid
February 19, 2016

Functional first aid

First-aid training is not something to be taken lightly. The Order of St John explains

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Keep employees safe
February 19, 2016

Keep employees safe

We live in a world where bad things happen to good people every day. However, if you are a leader in the workplace, you...

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Doing it digitally
February 19, 2016

Doing it digitally

You have to make yourself invaluable if you want to gain a foothold, or a promotion, in today’s trying economic times … We talk...

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Mini crane anyone?
February 19, 2016

Mini crane anyone?

As a result of rapidly growing urban centres on the African continent, space is limited and working at heights is now more prevalent. Solutions...

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What’s the buzz in PPE?
February 19, 2016

What’s the buzz in PPE?

Employees who do the dirty work aren’t made of stone! Fortunately, there are various suppliers of personal protective equipment (PPE) that are committed to...

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Feet off the ground?
February 19, 2016

Feet off the ground?

Discussions around working at heights tend to focus mostly on hazardous workplaces, or occupations performed on elevated structures. THATO TINTE looks at the risks...

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Trucking in drought relief
February 10, 2016

Trucking in drought relief

Cargo Carriers has responded to the South African water crisis by joining hands with Water Shortage South Africa (#WSSA 2016), Oasis Water Witbank and...

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Neptun gets Strident
February 10, 2016

Neptun gets Strident

Neptun Boot was established in 1977 to supply high-quality PVC gumboots to general industry, with a focus on the agricultural sector. Over the years...

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5S Plus Guide: Best practices for a leaner and safer workplace
February 10, 2016

5S Plus Guide: Best practices for a leaner and safer workplace

Did you know that people gain 75 percent of their knowledge from visuals? That’s why employees need effective workplace signs and labels that enhance...

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Finding the economic potential in waste tyres
January 27, 2016

Finding the economic potential in waste tyres

While the informal sector manages to put bread on the table for many South Africans, there is a clear demand for more support for...

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Making every drop count
January 27, 2016

Making every drop count

Mega Water Corporation is tackling the challenge of South Africa’s water security head-on. The Gauteng-based company is South Africa’s first emerging business to operate...

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Ten African Energy Ministers to attend Africa Energy Indaba 2016
January 22, 2016

Ten African Energy Ministers to attend Africa Energy Indaba 2016

Africa is at the forefront of the energy transition with some of the greatest challenges and best opportunities in the world. Without doubt, innovation...

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Jungheinrich to Equip New IKEA Russia Distribution Centre
January 19, 2016

Jungheinrich to Equip New IKEA Russia Distribution Centre

Jungheinrich wins tender for massive expansion project at IKEA Russia / Biggest individual project in history of Jungheinrich / Operational launch scheduled for end...

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Skyriders: reaching for the sky
January 15, 2016

Skyriders: reaching for the sky

The rand is currently in free fall, economic uncertainty is the name of the game and the question of job security hangs heavy in...

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Equipment donations make a difference to African fire departments
January 15, 2016

Equipment donations make a difference to African fire departments

More than 1 100 sets of personal protective equipment (PPE), valued at US$ 5 000 (over R80 000), are being refurbished by MSA Africa in a partnership...

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December 25, 2015

SHEQ November-December 2015

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MSA GM fires up some fire and gas detection solutions
December 9, 2015

MSA GM fires up some fire and gas detection solutions

Fire and gas detection productions, and additional systems, worth more than US$ 5,2 million (approximately R75,5 million), are currently being supplied by MSA General...

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Worst drunk drivers in the world …
December 9, 2015

Worst drunk drivers in the world …

Alarmingly, South Africa has more drunk-driving related deaths than anywhere else in the world. As much as 58 percent of deaths are alcohol related,...

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Banning burnout!
December 1, 2015

Banning burnout!

One of the most popular terms in Germany today, barring “immigrant” or “refugee”, is “burnout”. Everyone seems to be suffering from this malady. Not...

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Global warming: Not as bad as we thought?
December 1, 2015

Global warming: Not as bad as we thought?

Global warming has gained a bad rap, as it is causing the polar ice caps to melt and sea levels to rise. It is...

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Save the date
December 1, 2015

Save the date

There was a 28-percent increase in the number of visitors at A-OSH Expo 2015. The stage is set now for Africa’s leading occupational health...

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Save the date
December 1, 2015

Save the date

There was a 28-percent increase in the number of visitors at A-OSH Expo 2015. The stage is set now for Africa’s leading occupational health...

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Employees from across the company made up diverse teams.
December 1, 2015

Dream, create, inspire

Cummins South Africa has taken upcycling to the next level with the Cummins Dream Machine initiative, which sees employees create arts and crafts from...

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Prevent alcohol related accidents – in and out of work
December 1, 2015

Prevent alcohol related accidents – in and out of work

While alcohol misuse and abuse poses a challenge to many organisations all year round, the increase in alcohol intake over the festive season is...

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The X factor: 10 habits of exceptional safety leaders
November 30, 2015

The X factor: 10 habits of exceptional safety leaders

Nowadays it seems that the world of work is all about leadership. Take a look around your local bookstore, or that kiosk at the...

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The X factor: 10 habits of exceptional safety leaders
November 30, 2015

The X factor: 10 habits of exceptional safety leaders

Nowadays it seems that the world of work is all about leadership. Take a look around your local bookstore, or that kiosk at the...

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Other side of the story
November 30, 2015

Other side of the story

In the July/August 2015 edition, we discussed the insurance and management of the first category of employment risks. Essentially, the discussion focused on risks...

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A proud Thabo Modumaela – SGB-Cape’s national health, safety and environmental manager – showing off the company’s accolades.
November 27, 2015

Nearly 30 Noscars and still aspiring for more

Dubbed the “ultimate benchmark in occupational health, safety and environmental management”, the Noscar Awards are revered by all in these disciplines. We talk to...

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From left: Justin Hobday, NOSA’s managing director; Christopher Morsner, HSE manager for DEKRA’s Medupi operations; Brian Sayer-Hickson, DEKRA’s group special operations manager; Carina Brink, the HSE manager for DEKRA’s Secunda operations; and Duncan Carlisle, CEO of NOSA Global Holdings.
November 27, 2015

Walking the talk

Many companies say that they offer excellent service, but talk is cheap … Dekra Industrial RSA lives up to this promise and has the...

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A+A: A feast of health and safety innovations!
November 26, 2015

A+A: A feast of health and safety innovations!

A whopping 65 000 people from 80 countries descended on Düsseldorf, in Germany, for the 30th rendition of the A+A. CHARLEEN CLARKE was among...

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From left: Saiosh president, Robin Jones, handing over an honorary membership certificate to Tibor Szana, chief inspector at the Department of Labour.
November 25, 2015

From the president’s desk

A very exciting letter has been received from the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). It requires that all registered private higher education...

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If you only have a hammer
November 25, 2015

If you only have a hammer

It is not uncommon to hear leaders complain about their workforce’s poor performance, unwillingness to take responsibility and, in particular, their unsafe actions. Managers...

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Quality management: then, now and in the future
November 25, 2015

Quality management: then, now and in the future

The reach and depth of quality assurance and quality improvement have been greatly expanded, given increases in technology and the adoption of the principles...

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Clouding the risk
November 25, 2015

Clouding the risk

Risk, like change, is an everyday part of life and we have to engage with some perils, as reward seldom comes without risk …...

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The A to Z of alcohol testing
November 25, 2015

The A to Z of alcohol testing

Alcohol testing in workplaces should be conducted to ensure that machine operators, drivers and workers are safe and sober to do their jobs. Angus...

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The top ten South African risks
November 25, 2015

The top ten South African risks

The Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) released its first 2015 South African Risks Report highlighting the country’s top risks that organisations need...

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The electric Uno could only be described as the reinvention of a one-wheeled bicycle.
November 25, 2015

The future of alternative transport is exciting

SHEQ MANAGEMENT shows you three possible futuristic solutions if “green” cars are too expensive.

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Mercedes-Benz drives wellness across southern Africa
November 25, 2015

Mercedes-Benz drives wellness across southern Africa

A huge part of our economy is carried on trucks travelling the length and breadth of South Africa. These workhorses depend on those who...

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Another notch on the (sustainability) belt …
November 25, 2015

Another notch on the (sustainability) belt …

MAN has again been included as one of the most sustainable companies in a world-leading sustainability ranking this year. The 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability...

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Africa’s silent killer - malnutrition
November 25, 2015

Africa’s silent killer – malnutrition

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reports that, in sub-Saharan Africa, one in eight children die before the age of five due to malnutrition....

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Safety signs – not just for decoration
November 25, 2015

Safety signs – not just for decoration

Did you know that there are over 150 safety signs in South Africa; each symbolising a warning, or a safety feature? Are you sure...

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Giving safety the boot!
November 25, 2015

Giving safety the boot!

The first in our series of personal protective equipment (PPE) reviews, we take a walk in the Bova Maverick safety boot.

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Which pay package would you prefer?
November 25, 2015

Which pay package would you prefer?

According to Tyrone Jansen from McLagan, Aon Hewitt, the most prevalent remuneration approach among local South African firms is the concept of Cost to...

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Sacrificing love, family and fun for dream business ideas
November 25, 2015

Sacrificing love, family and fun for dream business ideas

According to a new global survey by Sage, South African small and medium business owners contribute nearly R530 billion to the annual gross domestic...

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The SHEQ guide for best practices
November 13, 2015

The SHEQ guide for best practices

How would you like to get up to speed on how you can reduce waste, enhance productivity and improve employee knowledge? With 5S Plus...

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Knowledge is power
November 13, 2015

Knowledge is power

International SOS and Control Risks launched the latest module in their travel preparedness suite for business travellers, risk managers and expatriates. Women’s Security eLearning...

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Understanding the “Triangle of Fire”
October 31, 2015

Understanding the “Triangle of Fire”

There are three variables necessary for a fire to light and keep burning: fuel (flammable liquids, solids or gas), heat and air, which make...

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A LEAP forward for SHEQ MANAGEMENT!
October 30, 2015

A LEAP forward for SHEQ MANAGEMENT!

I am delighted to bring some truly wonderful news to the attention of our readers, advertisers and industry friends: SHEQ MANAGEMENT is now the...

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Greater choice with more convenience
October 30, 2015

Greater choice with more convenience

Brady’s new BBP37 Multicolour and Cut Sign & Label Printer supports safety and operations professionals to quickly create a safer, more productive facility with...

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Qwerty quality
October 30, 2015

Qwerty quality

A Microsoft study discovered that the average human attention span decreased from 12 seconds in 2000 to eight seconds in 2013 – that’s one...

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Construction in the limelight
October 30, 2015

Construction in the limelight

Billed as “the must-attend trade fair for the mining and construction industry on the African continent”, Bauma Conexpo Africa 2015 took place at the...

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Accurately measure mass and volume flow
October 30, 2015

Accurately measure mass and volume flow

Those looking to measure quantities of bulk materials on belts can now opt for a precise measuring process in the form of the Bulkscan...

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Local is lekker
October 30, 2015

Local is lekker

The Durban-based private investment company Jacobs Capital has purchased the majority interest in Port Shepstone-based MB Workwear – a market leader in industrial safety...

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New look, same values
October 30, 2015

New look, same values

“We’ve heard them say that a change is as good as a holiday. That’s why we’ve embarked on a rebrand as part of Frams’...

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More gases, less time
October 30, 2015

More gases, less time

MSA Africa’s gas detection product manager, Robbie Taitz, says that the ALTAIR5X multi-gas detector, which boasts advanced photo ionisation detection (PID) technology, is a...

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Cultural clarity
October 30, 2015

Cultural clarity

Along our journey to safety excellence, accidents may occur. Each provides us with a unique opportunity to learn and take appropriate action to prevent...

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Occupational diseases: now for the class action. Where to next?
October 23, 2015

Occupational diseases: now for the class action. Where to next?

It was recently announced that employees and former employees, who allege to have contracted silicosis, have launched an application to court to bring a...

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Ask no questions and hear no lies?
October 14, 2015

Ask no questions and hear no lies?

Conducting qualification checks on potential employees is crucial not only for businesses, but also for the people they serve. This is the view of...

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The cost of a brighter future? One trillion US dollars
October 14, 2015

The cost of a brighter future? One trillion US dollars

Outdoor air pollution caused 3,7 million premature deaths in 2012, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), with China bearing the largest share of...

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Saiosh joins forces with SHEQ MANAGEMENT
October 5, 2015

Saiosh joins forces with SHEQ MANAGEMENT

Great news for Saiosh Members! The South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh) is pleased to announce that it has appointed SHEQ...

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September for safety – Safetember
October 5, 2015

September for safety – Safetember

The 2014 safety statistics, recently released by The Federated Employers’ Mutual Assurance Company (FEM), reveal a shocking surge in motor-vehicle accident (MVA) fatalities in...

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A trek worth taking
October 5, 2015

A trek worth taking

SHEQ MANAGEMENT embarked on its great trek to the Drakensberg once more, but not to climb it barefoot like the Voortrekkers of years gone...

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47 Noscars and counting ...
October 5, 2015

47 Noscars and counting …

For Air Products South Africa, occupational health and safety means ensuring that the company provides a workplace that will not cause harm to its...

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Saiosh – SA’s leading professional health and safety body
October 5, 2015

Saiosh – leading professional health and safety body

Hundreds of delegates visited the Saiosh exhibition stand during Noshcon 2015 to find out more about the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) Professional Health...

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Skills development now more important than ever
October 5, 2015

Skills development now more important than ever

Revised broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) codes demand strong partnerships in skills development, explains STEVEN HERSCOVITZ, managing director of Training Force

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Wasting healthcare risk waste away
October 5, 2015

Wasting healthcare risk waste away

The South African waste management industry is changing as new legislation is promulgated, especially in the healthcare risk waste industry. We conduct a Q&A...

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Stay safe online
October 5, 2015

Stay safe online

Proper cyber security risk management is more than a technology solution. All companies should integrate it into day-to-day operations and be prepared to respond...

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Are you registered?
October 5, 2015

Are you registered?

Waste generators that produce more than 20 kg of hazardous waste per day must register on the South African Waste Information System (SAWIS) website...

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The unknown foe …
October 5, 2015

The unknown foe …

Alcohol abuse can impact many facets of a job – most notably health and safety, but also productivity and the company’s reputation, too. Unfortunately,...

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Do your quality employees cut it?
October 5, 2015

Do your quality employees cut it?

The supermarket trip that didn’t meet your expectations is probably still etched in your mind – and influences all your future trips to the...

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Exploring the weird and wonderful of the PPE world
October 5, 2015

Exploring the weird and wonderful of the PPE world

Have you ever thought about broadening your knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE) beyond the traditional occupations such as mining, construction and manufacturing? THATO...

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Notes from Norway
August 30, 2015

Notes from Norway

I have just returned from my first visit to Norway – and I am utterly enchanted with the country. While it certainly is facing...

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Scania recognised for HIV prevention work
August 30, 2015

Scania recognised for HIV prevention work

Scania South Africa’s work to prevent the further spread of HIV/Aids has won the Swedish Workplace HIV/Aids Programme’s (SWHAP) Most Comprehensive Programme Achievement Award...

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An all-in-one crime fighter
August 30, 2015

An all-in-one crime fighter

Recently launched in South Africa, the XCAT is a portable detection system for explosives, gunshot residue and narcotics that has been designed to deliver...

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Get ready to Bauma
August 30, 2015

Get ready to Bauma

The Bauma Conexpo Africa trade fair for the mining and construction industries will take place for the second time on African soil, between September...

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Revolutionary first aid for chemical splashes
August 30, 2015

Revolutionary first aid for chemical splashes

Prism Inter Africa: Chemical Safety is a company that specialises in the first aid of chemical splashes to the eyes and skin. In these...

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Intercontinental acclaim
August 30, 2015

Intercontinental acclaim

February 11, 2010, marked the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health’s (Saiosh’s) inception by a group of local, enthusiastic occupational health and...

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Pre-assembled or to build your own?
August 30, 2015

Pre-assembled or to build your own?

Battery-powered electric vehicles are now commonplace around the world. While some are being produced from scratch, it is also possible to convert your fossil-fuel...

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I got a feeling …
August 30, 2015

I got a feeling …

When organisations work to holistically integrate health and safety into their operations, the benefits include lower incident rates, enhanced employee engagement, increased motivation and...

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Insuring and managing workplace risks
August 30, 2015

Insuring and managing workplace risks

In the first of a two-part series we discuss the risks that characterise the modern workplace and how these are managed from an employer’s...

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Are you safe or are you sorry?
August 15, 2015

Are you safe or are you sorry?

Very often training that is required by law is regarded as a grudge purchase and the focus is on the minimum requirement. FTS Safety...

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From strength to strength
August 5, 2015

From strength to strength

From humble beginnings to a massive work wear conglomerate, Dickies has an impressive history spanning the past 90 years. We talk to Grant Meyer,...

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You want me to do WHAT?
August 5, 2015

You want me to do WHAT?

What do Rolf Harris, Bill Cosby and Bob Hewitt have in common? They have all been accused of sexual harassment. Alas, this peril is...

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The early bird catches on swiftly
August 5, 2015

The early bird catches on swiftly

Poor quality could be detrimental to a business … luckily there are some international quality standards to regulate almost everything. We feature two that...

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Souped up security
August 5, 2015

Souped up security

While it is wonderful that digital development in South Africa is booming, this growth does bring additional risks. Luckily, there are security measures to...

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The proof is in the assessment
August 5, 2015

The proof is in the assessment

According to an article on the website of the South African Labour Guide, in terms of health and safety there are basically three types...

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Keeping your feet facing down
August 5, 2015

Keeping your feet facing down

Businesses should ensure safety measures are put in place to avoid costly slips and falls in the workplace. GREG BOSWARVA, owner of Supersafe Systems...

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Safe disposal of hazardous waste
August 5, 2015

Safe disposal of hazardous waste

The mining industry is notorious for its harsh operating conditions as vehicles and machinery are put through their paces – which leads to massive...

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Carrying the (safety) torch
August 5, 2015

Carrying the (safety) torch

Employers have to keep their employees safe in any situation. This isn’t too difficult when everything is running smoothly … We talk to Adam...

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Quality remains the name of the game
August 5, 2015

Quality remains the name of the game

Some say the personal protective equipment (PPE) industry in South Africa is in a state of flux, with new players and products entering mainly...

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Up to the minute telematics
August 5, 2015

Up to the minute telematics

The South African transport industry isn’t only fast paced; it faces many risks as well … luckily there is software available to provide risk...

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A concept that is to die for?
June 30, 2015

A concept that is to die for?

If this was our April issue I know readers would not believe me. Luckily it’s not – so I can tell you all about...

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Marking out the maze
June 30, 2015

Marking out the maze

The Oxford English Dictionary defines Minotaur as: “A monster with the body of a man and the head of a bull.” In Greek mythology...

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BASF achieves positive results in Germany
June 30, 2015

BASF achieves positive results in Germany

Towards the end of March this year, six years ahead of its self-imposed deadline, BASF in Germany achieved its targets for reduction of emissions...

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Setting up shop
June 30, 2015

Setting up shop

North Safety Products Africa has officially launched its first personal protective equipment (PPE) store in Isando.

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MSA launches new Gravity harness in SA
June 30, 2015

MSA launches new Gravity harness in SA

The new Gravity suspension harness was officially launched locally in March by the African division of MSA. The harness is available in a Premium...

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GEA spray nozzle increases safety level and plant productivity
June 30, 2015

GEA spray nozzle increases safety level and plant productivity

With a continued focus on safety in its product evolution, GEA has introduced a camera system for monitoring the nozzle systems in spray dryers,...

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Retention is better than cure
June 30, 2015

Retention is better than cure

The days when people expected to spend 30 to 50 years with one company are long gone. Younger generations are job hopping more than...

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Watch and learn
June 30, 2015

Watch and learn

Behavioural-based safety (BBS) observations are a popular tool for many organisations. In this article ANDREW SHARMAN traces the roots of the process and offers...

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Workers’ Compensation, rape and s35 of COID
June 30, 2015

Workers’ Compensation, rape and s35 of COID

Rape is a heinous crime and all perpetrators must pay. If this outrage has happened at work, must the employer pay, or should the...

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In aid of safety
June 15, 2015

In aid of safety

It is important that employees receive fast and appropriate first-aid treatment when injured at work – it can mean the difference between life and...

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Are you neurologically wired to handle stress?
June 15, 2015

Are you neurologically wired to handle stress?

People deal with stress differently and some are unable to handle stressful situations adequately. This could be problematic when hiring someone for a high-risk...

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Inclusive emergency planning
June 15, 2015

Inclusive emergency planning

It is every employer’s responsibility to provide a safe workplace for all employees, including those with disabilities. The workplace presents many potential hazards for...

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Vested with safety
June 15, 2015

Vested with safety

Every employee has the right to be safe and secure at their place of work, even if they have a high-risk occupation. Security guards,...

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PPE plays its part
June 15, 2015

PPE plays its part

Truck Test 2015 demonstrated that the South African transport industry is conscious of safety, efficiency and protecting the environment. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) also...

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Head to toe protection
June 5, 2015

Head to toe protection

As a supplier of quality personal protective equipment (PPE) in South Africa, and exclusive distributor of Honeywell Safety Products, HSE Solutions is concerned about...

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What is a quality workplace?
June 5, 2015

What is a quality workplace?

A quality workplace is essential to keep employees on task and working efficiently. An excellent work environment is marked by attributes such as: competitive...

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Peeling back the risk
June 5, 2015

Peeling back the risk

Risk and the environment (be it Mother Nature or your place of work) are like peas in a pod … We take a look...

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A new ISO on its way: how will this influence governance, risk and control for auditors?
June 5, 2015

A new ISO on its way: how will this influence governance, risk and control for auditors?

Hope Kiwekete – principal consultant of quality assurance and audits, as well as risk management, at Transnet Freight Rail – takes a glimpse into...

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The latest occupational health and safety innovations all under one roof
June 5, 2015

The latest occupational health and safety innovations all under one roof

This year, Africa’s Occupational Safety and Health exhibition (A-OSH Expo) was held at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, from May 12 to 14....

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SA SMTS executive director, Max Koen (left), and operations manager Jamie Richardson.
June 5, 2015

World-class health and safety training and consulting services

Safety Management and Training Services (SMTS) is an internationally accredited provider of training and health and safety consultancy services. SHEQ Management spoke to Max...

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From great speakers to wonderful rewards
June 5, 2015

From great speakers to wonderful rewards

The South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh) once again hosted a conference at the African Occupational Safety and Health (A-OSH) Expo,...

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Leading by solar example
April 30, 2015

Leading by solar example

MAN Truck & Bus has upgraded its Pinetown assembly plant to be one of the company’s most energy efficient and carbon neutral –100 percent...

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Don’t drink and work
April 30, 2015

Don’t drink and work

Employers face various human resources risks. Substance abuse is one of them. RHYS EVANS, director of ALCO-Safe, discusses the behavioural implications of alcohol use...

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How to get your Cs from A to B
April 30, 2015

How to get your Cs from A to B

Chemical manufacturing companies are faced with multiple governing bodies and legislative requirements, as well as the intrinsic risks of handling, storage and transportation. Deidré...

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Energy-independent farming
April 30, 2015

Energy-independent farming

New Holland’s energy-independent farm and hydrogen-powered tractor concepts offer farmers hope of an autonomous, more environmentally friendly future. CLAIRE RENCKEN investigates.

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Ever heard of cryogenic carbon capture?
April 30, 2015

Ever heard of cryogenic carbon capture?

One of the problems facing the energy industry, worldwide, is the rising level of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2). American company Sustainable Energy Solutions (SES)...

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Health and safety begin at your desk
April 30, 2015

Health and safety begin at your desk

The simple act of sitting at a desk and working on a computer can put stress and strain on your body, which can result...

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Safety, on hand
April 30, 2015

Safety, on hand

One of the key factors required to create a safety-conscious workplace, which incurs the absolute minimum of injuries, is to provide personal protective equipment...

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Do you manage risk or do you perform risk management
April 30, 2015

Do you manage risk or do you perform risk management?

Are successful business people born with the risk management skills that others have to learn through education and professional experience? Philip Tillman, honorary treasurer for...

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Conquering confined spaces
April 30, 2015

Conquering confined spaces

Employers must ensure that employees are kept safe and secure in the workplace, which is rather tricky when a place of work is in...

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Universal building blocks or an environmental blight?
April 30, 2015

Universal building blocks or an environmental blight?

Petrochemicals are used to manufacture thousands of vital products that people use every day – nearly everything not made from rocks, plants, other living...

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Mechanical mayhem or a move in the right direction?
April 30, 2015

Mechanical mayhem or a move in the right direction?

It would seem that mechanisation is the new norm for many jobs … but what influence does it have on the quality of how...

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True North?
April 30, 2015

True North?

The world is becoming more and more digital. You can now source products from around the globe with the click of a button. Personal...

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Happy feet
April 30, 2015

Happy feet

Studies show that chronic pain negatively affects job performance, concentration and personal interactions. It can even cause depression … Beier Safety Footwear is tackling...

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Safety ground rules
April 30, 2015

Safety ground rules

Leighton Bennett, a Safety First Association committee member from Benrisk Consulting, delves into excavation safety and takes a look at southern Africa’s typical soil...

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Health and safety myths – busted!
April 30, 2015

Health and safety myths – busted!

I’m guessing that most readers know that fabulous television programme, MythBusters. Well, in this issue of SHEQ MANAGEMENT, I am going to attempt to...

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Waste not, want not
April 30, 2015

Waste not, want not

On February 18, the Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association (CAIA) hosted a waste management update and networking session at the Wits Club in Johannesburg.

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Green is the new black
April 30, 2015

Green is the new black

Green definitely is the new black in the textile and clothing industries, where sustainability has gained a firm foothold. Within these manufacturing processes, numerous...

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A+A augments
April 30, 2015

A+A augments

“In recent years the A+A has been able to gradually extend its leading, international market position through constantly growing exhibitor and visitor numbers. The...

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Teaming up to train healthcare professionals
April 30, 2015

Teaming up to train healthcare professionals

Dräger Medical South Africa and the Clinical Skill Centre at The University of Cape Town (UCT) are celebrating a unique partnership, with the launch...

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Much to celebrate at MSA
April 30, 2015

Much to celebrate at MSA

The month of March marked a hat-trick of celebrations for the African arm of MSA – an American-based global leader in the development, manufacture...

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Exciting times for health and safety industry
April 30, 2015

Exciting times for health and safety industry

This year, Africa’s Occupational Safety and Health exhibition (A-OSH Expo) will be held at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg from May 12 to...

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Renewable, yes – but is it environmentally friendly?
April 30, 2015

Renewable, yes – but is it environmentally friendly?

Alternative energy sources, like wind power, have long been branded “green” solutions as the world seeks new ways to keep everything going. These aren’t...

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Risky business
April 30, 2015

Risky business

Risk can have a serious impact on an organisation, its people and the communities in which it operates. ANDREW SHARMAN identifies various types of...

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Compensation for injuries: when is the accident work related?
April 30, 2015

Compensation for injuries: when is the accident work related?

Is sex gross misconduct? I will bring finality to the Australian case that we discussed previously in the May/June 2012 edition of SHEQ MANAGEMENT;...

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Keep on training
February 20, 2015

Keep on training

IRCA Global, as the name suggests, has offices worldwide – but it has more than a diverse footprint … It offers a wide range...

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Food for thought
February 20, 2015

Food for thought

This month’s column concerns a subject that is extremely close to my heart: food!

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An expo by any other name …
February 20, 2015

An expo by any other name …

“It’s been gratifying to see IFSEC South Africa and OSH Expo Africa build reputations as world-class events that cater specifically to the South African...

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Free Ebola app
February 20, 2015

Free Ebola app

International SOS has released a new mobile app designed to help share its medical and travel information on Ebola. The free app is now...

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New technology for waste tyres
February 20, 2015

New technology for waste tyres

The Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa (Redisa), has started to roll out the use of balers at two of its 23...

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Fire protection; again, and again, and again …
February 20, 2015

Fire protection; again, and again, and again …

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is paramount when working in high-risk environments. It can prevent debilitating accidents or even death. You might not be as...

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When the lights need to stay off
February 20, 2015

When the lights need to stay off

The Lockout/Tagout procedure, which involves the isolation and inoperability of the energy supply of industrial machinery during maintenance, is gradually becoming standard equipment in...

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Local is lekker
February 20, 2015

Local is lekker

A new R300-million, 23 000 m2 manufacturing facility, regardless of what it will produce, is definitely something to get excited about … but DCD Wind...

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Is increased greenhouse gas a dire situation? Well, not in Africa – 14 700 years ago!
February 20, 2015

Is increased greenhouse gas a dire situation? Well, not in Africa – 14 700 years ago!

New research has found that, thousands of years ago, an increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) concentrations was a key factor in causing substantially more...

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Turn up the bass! An exploration into corporate safety culture
February 20, 2015

Turn up the bass! An exploration into corporate safety culture

In this inaugural piece (from a series of extracts that will run throughout 2015) ANDREW SHARMAN explores corporate safety culture and provides an arsenal...

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Failure of state social security – what are the implications?
February 20, 2015

Failure of state social security – what are the implications?

At the end of 2014, it was reported that one of the main state social security entities, the Road Accident Fund (RAF), may in...

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250 000 t of e-waste per annum! Where must it go?
February 18, 2015

250 000 t of e-waste per annum! Where must it go?

Technology has catapulted humanity’s development by enhancing our productivity and making life a whole lot easier … but it doesn’t come without its perils!...

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Take a deep breath
February 18, 2015

Take a deep breath

Various respiratory protective products are available on the market. Precision Safety Appliances (PSA) shares some insights about respirators and how to choose the right...

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Preparing your business for an emergency
February 18, 2015

Preparing your business for an emergency

Action Training Academy (ATA) director, Alastair Farish, points out that the solution to managing medical emergencies, unexpected fires or building evacuations is a structured...

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Quality leaders breed quality relationships
February 18, 2015

Quality leaders breed quality relationships

According to a paper compiled by Development Dimensions International (DDI), conversations are the lifeblood of leadership. When leaders are adept at conversations, they do...

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More than 7 500 injuries! What is to be done?
February 18, 2015

More than 7 500 injuries! What is to be done?

The construction industry is a massive cog in any country’s economy, but this high-risk sector doesn’t come without its costs in term of injuries...

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First aid at work
February 18, 2015

First aid at work

As an employer, you are responsible for making sure that your employees receive immediate attention if they take ill, or are injured at work....

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Keeping you on cloud nine
February 18, 2015

Keeping you on cloud nine

It’s said that falls from heights are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries and account for 50 percent of all fatal accidents....

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No more canaries down coal mines
February 18, 2015

No more canaries down coal mines

Most of us know how gas detection works today – particularly in the mining industry, but do we understand how it has evolved over...

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After Eskom blackouts, generator risks
February 18, 2015

After Eskom blackouts, generator risks

As soon as the lights go out, the generator is started – but what are the hazards? Leighton Bennett, vice chairman of the Safety...

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Making change work safely
November 5, 2014

Making change work safely

Leighton Bennett – safety, health, environment and risk management consultant and committee member of the Safety First Association – discusses the health and safety...

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Something for the ladies
November 5, 2014

Something for the ladies

Often, women are less fortunate than men when it comes to finding personal protective equipment (PPE) that fits properly. CLAIRE RENCKEN takes a look...

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What’s mine is mine
November 5, 2014

What’s mine is mine

More than 850 exhibitors showed off their innovations, products, services and technologies, across 38 000 m² of exhibition space at the Electra Mining Africa...

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Singing the SHEQ song
November 5, 2014

Singing the SHEQ song

One of the most memorable cinematic intros, ever, is probably that of The Sound of Music, where Maria (a mischievous nun turned governess, played...

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Safe snacking
November 5, 2014

Safe snacking

It is critical that employers take all due precautions to eliminate the spread of illness or contamination through unsafe handling of foodstuffs. SHEQ MANAGEMENT...

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All about aid for minor injuries
November 5, 2014

All about aid for minor injuries

Employers need to ensure that the workplace is a zero harm zone … They are, unfortunately, faced with another reality – incidents do occur....

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Auditor competency: a key to food safety
November 5, 2014

Auditor competency: a key to food safety

Best practice and innovation are driving food safety across global supply chains, writes Cor Groenveld, chairman of the Foundation for Food Safety Certification and...

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Of experience and observation
November 5, 2014

Of experience and observation

Carel Labuschagne, CEO of IRCA Global, is helping to drive South Africa’s safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ) industry to the top

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Venomous knowledge
November 5, 2014

Venomous knowledge

Even before little Miss Muffet sat on her Tuffet, human civilisation had a morbid fascination with all types of venomous creatures, notes Jonathan Leeming,...

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A chemical reaction to safety
November 5, 2014

A chemical reaction to safety

Occupational health and safety is paramount in any industry, but some have to compete with public perception as well … Senmin, a manufacturer and...

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Where the rubber meets the (safety) road
November 5, 2014

Where the rubber meets the (safety) road

You don’t need to be an avid motorsport supporter to realise that the rubber industry has had to evolve at the same pace as...

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Working the safety system
November 5, 2014

Working the safety system

Occupational health and safety is often plagued by a culture of non-compliance; it is often only enforced when auditors are coming to town, or...

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Stone set safety
November 5, 2014

Stone set safety

Natal Portland Cement-Cimpor (NPC) has set its safety standards in cement. The company is a member of the InterCement Group (present in nine countries...

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Ebola alert!
November 5, 2014

Ebola alert!

Let’s put things into context: HIV/Aids, cigarettes and even road fatalities currently kill far more people than Ebola – even though over 10 000...

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Bags of goodness!
November 5, 2014

Bags of goodness!

Now here’s a really nice feel-good story that has reached the eyes and ears of SHEQ MANAGEMENT. The fifth annual Diamond Route Conference recently...

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November 5, 2014

Good training yields results

Contract mining firm Redpath Mining Africa is celebrating 27 months of fatality-free work, following a fatality prevention programme established in 2012.

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Forensic investigation becoming more popular
November 5, 2014

Forensic investigation becoming more popular

Santhos Manilall Forensics, run by Advocate Santhos Manilall, says more and more fraud is being uncovered as companies, employees and even the public sector...

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Filter out energy consumption
November 5, 2014

Filter out energy consumption

Atlas Copco compressor installations can now benefit from improved filtration, with the launch of a range of class-leading, energy-efficient filters.

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Vanguard provides a lift for wind energy project
November 5, 2014

Vanguard provides a lift for wind energy project

A specialist in turnkey heavy lift, transport and plant relocation, Vanguard is providing the craning solution for 20 wind turbine generators (WTGs) at the...

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Mastering the skill of listening
November 5, 2014

Mastering the skill of listening

People talk, but do they really listen? In your quest to be a good mentor, good communications skills are a must.

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Sick system
November 5, 2014

Sick system

Is occupational disease in South African mines a problem without a solution?

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Put that in your pipe and smoke it?
November 5, 2014

Put that in your pipe and smoke it?

In the previous edition, assistant editor Gavin Myers wrote about substance abuse; how to screen for it and what to do if you find...

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Safe trip
October 5, 2014

Safe trip

Chemicals are used for various functions in a wide range of industries. If transported irresponsibly, they may pose risks to both humans and the...

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Certified to Prevent Painful Encounters
October 5, 2014

Certified to Prevent Painful Encounters

Personal protective equipment (PPE) saves lives – full stop. Have you ever thought about what happens before you strap on your live-saving gear? JACO...

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Proactively addressing skills shortages
October 5, 2014

Proactively addressing skills shortages

Skills shortages are plaguing various South African industries, yet unemployment numbers remain sky-high! SHEQ MANAGEMENT takes a look at how training can be the...

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Putting the colour in SHEQ
October 5, 2014

Putting the colour in SHEQ

Year after year Noshcon delivers the goods – and the 2014 event was no exception. SHEQ MANAGEMENT enjoyed the mix of information and entertainment.

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When under the influence
October 5, 2014

When under the influence

A problem that needs to be met head-on at all levels of an organisation, alcohol and drug abuse is widely acknowledged as one of...

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Burn baby, burn!
October 5, 2014

Burn baby, burn!

Healthcare waste is often incinerated and dioxins, furans and other toxic air pollutants may be produced as emissions. CLAIRE RENCKEN investigates.

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Accolades all round
October 5, 2014

Accolades all round

Vehicle manufacturers the world over are embracing SHEQ standards to the full – and it isn’t going unnoticed. Volkswagen Group South Africa has won...

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The changing face of risk management
October 5, 2014

The changing face of risk management

As a relatively new discipline, risk management continues to be a constantly researched subject matter – with many experts doing their best to reflect...

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It’s an ideal time to get certified
October 5, 2014

It’s an ideal time to get certified

A survey by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) shows how management systems help tackle global challenges. Ian Osmond, business development manager at Lloyd’s...

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Receiving their platinum Noscar awards from Nosa’s Justin Hobday and Duncan Carlisle are, Debbie Crawley, from Air Products South Africa’s head office …
October 5, 2014

Air Products goes platinum

The Noscar awards, dubbed the “Oscars of occupational health and safety”, have seen Air Products in a starring role once again this year. Employees...

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Scaffolding to greater heights
October 5, 2014

Scaffolding to greater heights

Part of the Waco Group, SGB-Cape has become one of the most occupational health and safety-focused suppliers of access scaffolding in the country –...

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Specialised PPE to the fore
October 5, 2014

Specialised PPE to the fore

Noshcon 2014 allowed Afrox the opportunity to emphasise its welding and cutting applications, including gas equipment, as well as its new range of personal...

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Expanding St John South Africa
October 5, 2014

Expanding St John South Africa

St John South Africa is evolving – and it’s going to take local communities to new heights as it does so. Noshcon 2014 provided...

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Meeting Manuel!
October 5, 2014

Meeting Manuel!

I have terrific news for fans of Fawlty Towers! Manuel is alive and well … and working in the Mercedes-Benz Vito plant in Spain!

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Freedom won: an EV is released back into the wild
October 5, 2014

Freedom won: an EV is released back into the wild

There were heavy hearts, and some tears, when Team-Freedom Won (a proudly South African electric vehicle – EV – conversion company) released Freedom3 back...

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Shrouded in smoke
October 5, 2014

Shrouded in smoke

A new study, led by the United States-based National Centre for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), estimates that more than 40 percent of the world’s garbage...

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Age in numbers
October 5, 2014

Age in numbers

The world is ageing fast. According to the Global AgeWatch Index, developed by non-governmental organisation HelpAge International, there will be more people over the...

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Cleaner coal for the Cape
October 5, 2014

Cleaner coal for the Cape

It is estimated that South Africa produces an average of 224 million tonnes of marketable coal per year, with nearly three quarters of that...

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October 5, 2014

The numerical horror

Strikes … so abundant in South Africa that they even have their own season, but what is the real cost of industrial action? Jan...

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October 5, 2014

Save the date: OSH EXPO Africa 2015

Following hot on the heels of the highly successful OSH Expo Africa 2014 exhibition, the 2015 event is set to be even bigger and...

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Coach, mentor, communicate
October 5, 2014

Coach, mentor, communicate

Having looked at leadership over the past few months, we now need to focus on coaching and mentoring. The first important skill to consider...

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For law or money
October 5, 2014

For law or money

Albert Mushai, with a contribution by Professor Robert W Vivian, looks at an interesting battle between economists and lawyers in the management of the...

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Plight of the broken link
October 5, 2014

Plight of the broken link

The internet is an endlessly rich world of sites, pages and posts – until it all ends with a click and a “404 not...

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Make hygiene a priority
August 5, 2014

Make hygiene a priority

The Safety First Association outlines some precautions against exposure to hazardous biological agents

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What’s new in workplace safety?
August 5, 2014

What’s new in workplace safety?

A recent survey commissioned by DuPont Sustainable Solutions (DSS), a workplace safety consultancy, highlights the need for game-changing solutions. MIEKE JACOBS, global employee safety...

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Look after your PPE and it will look after you
August 5, 2014

Look after your PPE and it will look after you

Using safety equipment can certainly help prevent injury or death. However, improper maintenance and storage of your personal protective equipment (PPE) can give you...

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Know your chemicals
August 5, 2014

Know your chemicals

Gary Singh, business manager at SETA-accredited Occupational Health & Safety Training (OHST), shares some compliance tips relating to working with hazardous chemical substances

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It’s important to audit your auditor
August 5, 2014

It’s important to audit your auditor

Advantage ACT MD, Christel Fouché, shares some important tips to ensure your auditors don’t let you down.

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Working towards national health
August 5, 2014

Working towards national health

With the implementation of South Africa’s National Health Insurance still a long way off, SHEQ MANAGEMENT explores the current obligations of local industry in...

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Electra-fying the mining industry
August 5, 2014

Electra-fying the mining industry

The Electra Mining Africa brand is fast becoming a household name within the industry. This year’s show is set to attract over 850 exhibitors...

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Strike and strife
August 5, 2014

Strike and strife

Workers expressing their displeasure: South Africa is no stranger to strike action, but history has shown that there is a dark, destructive side to...

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No more slip-ups
August 5, 2014

No more slip-ups

Work-related slip, trip, and fall (STF) incidents can result in serious, disabling injuries that impact an employee’s ability to do his or her job....

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Savvy software preventing pitfalls
August 5, 2014

Savvy software preventing pitfalls

Life is filled with uncertainties and the unexpected always happens … But help is at hand in the form of software applications that can...

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A warming planet gathers no crops?
August 5, 2014

A warming planet gathers no crops?

Global warming is changing our economy, health and communities! New research has found that the world now faces a substantially increased risk, over the...

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Forewarned is forearmed
August 5, 2014

Forewarned is forearmed

The publication of the Draft International Standard (DIS) of the International Quality Management System (QMS) by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) – signifies...

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Driven by quality
August 5, 2014

Driven by quality

To differentiate itself from the plethora of personal protective equipment (PPE) suppliers, Dromex has committed to supplying premium-quality, fit-for-purpose products. The company’s market success...

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RCAT: all you’ll need for investigation and analysis
August 5, 2014

RCAT: all you’ll need for investigation and analysis

Accident scenes are not a pretty sight – that is why IRCA Global would like to introduce you to the Root Cause Analysis Technique...

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Tales of the unexpected
August 5, 2014

Tales of the unexpected

I’ve been hearing about such idiotic behaviour on the health and safety front recently that I am wondering if we shouldn’t start our very...

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Gaining new ground
August 5, 2014

Gaining new ground

Coba Plastics – which reportedly offers one of the largest ranges of industrial and commercial floor matting in South Africa – is continuing its...

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The sun shines underground
August 5, 2014

The sun shines underground

MSA Africa has launched its first-of-its-kind Luminator cap lamp. Designed with the South African mining industry in mind, it features a number of innovations...

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Sure-footed safety
August 5, 2014

Sure-footed safety

Mining and danger, unfortunately, walk hand-in-hand – it’s no wonder that this industry’s safety requirements are stringent.

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Two suits; 1,7 million possibilities
August 5, 2014

Two suits; 1,7 million possibilities

Dräger has introduced the new CPS 6800 and 6900 chemical protective suits.

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MTN cools its data
August 5, 2014

MTN cools its data

MTN has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint by unveiling Africa’s first solar cooling system that will power its energy-hungry data centres.

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Don’t underestimate afterglow
August 5, 2014

Don’t underestimate afterglow

Have you been able to successfully court your customers and develop strong relationships? There’s only one way to find out …

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International influence
August 5, 2014

International influence

Insurance law is under reform in the United Kingdom – are there implications for South Africa?

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Friendly fire?
August 5, 2014

Friendly fire?

When thinking of the challenges found in developing countries, unsanitary drinking water, malnutrition and HIV/Aids are probably top of mind – but there is...

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The next level of health and safety reference
June 5, 2014

The next level of health and safety reference

A new Safety First Association (SFA) publication is to be launched soon. Here is a sneak peek into what you can expect

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We have your back
June 5, 2014

We have your back

Poor posture and being overweight can predispose you to back injury in several factory and trade environments – and even in the office. SHEQ...

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Putting people first
June 5, 2014

Putting people first

According to Gary Singh, business manager at SETA-accredited Occupational Health & Safety Training (OHST), the realisation of Zero Harm is almost impossible with a...

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Fire and emergency planning
June 5, 2014

Fire and emergency planning

NOSA, the global supplier of occupational and health risk management services, now offers innovations and services in fire risk management. SHEQ MANAGEMENT investigates

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How reliable is your organisation?
June 5, 2014

How reliable is your organisation?

The fourth annual Saacosh High Reliability Organising (HRO) conference was held at Emperor’s Palace on May 21 and 22. CLAIRE RENCKEN reports

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Feeling healthy, feeling safe
June 5, 2014

Feeling healthy, feeling safe

Specialised Exhibitions and UBM Montgomery, the organisers of the OSH Expo Africa, kept the spirit of the 2014 event in line with what we...

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Port and rail – pass or fail?
June 5, 2014

Port and rail – pass or fail?

Ports and railways are some of the biggest economic drivers as they ensure that goods get to market. But how important is the management...

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The future of OSH standards
June 5, 2014

The future of OSH standards

To commemorate World Safety Day, Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) sheds some light on the forthcoming ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management standard.

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Quality begins in the classroom
June 5, 2014

Quality begins in the classroom

Quality schools help children to become quality citizens, who then go on to create a quality society. The South African Quality Institute (SAQI) believes...

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Work stress busters
June 5, 2014

Work stress busters

While some workplace stress is normal, excessive stress can interfere with productivity and impact physical and mental health. CLAIRE RENCKEN explores ways to manage...

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HSE is best at OSH, again!
June 5, 2014

HSE is best at OSH, again!

HSE Solutions has, again, won the Best Stand award at OSH Expo Africa 2014. As the show attracts leaders in the OSH industry, HSE...

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SA mine safety record remains
June 5, 2014

SA mine safety record remains

Life is full of firsts, most of which we’ll remember for some time. For the team from COBA Plastics, OSH Expo Africa 2014 was...

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Networking with Saiosh at OSH Expo 2014
June 5, 2014

Networking with Saiosh at OSH Expo 2014

The South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh) was established by a group of enthusiastic South African occupational health and safety (OHS)...

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June 5, 2014

Safety award or safety joke?

A recent factory visit has made me question the proliferation of health and safety accolades in South Africa. Are they worth the paper on...

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Alco-Safe eases alcohol testing
June 5, 2014

Alco-Safe eases alcohol testing

Alco-Safe has launched its new Lion AlcoBlow RapidTest alcohol testing device for use in the workplace. The device delivers a fast, accurate “pass or...

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June 5, 2014

Dräger: 125 years and still saving lives

This year marks Dräger’s 125th anniversary as an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology. The company celebrated the occasion with...

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GMSA increases environmental commitment
June 5, 2014

GMSA increases environmental commitment

Since the announcement of a dedicated full-time environmental team in 2012, General Motors South Africa (GMSA) has been constantly investigating better ways to make...

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kguard keeps you in the picture
June 5, 2014

KGuard keeps you in the picture

The KGuard One Touch Series surveillance camera set is now available locally, offering small business and home owners an affordable yet high-tech surveillance solution.

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June 5, 2014

Impacting adult education

The Institute of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ILSCM), a division of the Open Learning Group (OLG), has appointed Mario Landman as its new...

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Chemical weapons in the spotlight
June 5, 2014

Chemical weapons in the spotlight

Durban recently hosted a seminar on Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), which focused on chemical safety and security management. The seminar’s...

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E is for energy, as in pCell technology …. Wait! What?
June 5, 2014

E is for energy, as in pCell technology …. Wait! What?

You might be thinking: “Yip, it’s happened; this journo has lost his marbles/piglets” – or whatever other noun is used to describe the corrosion...

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Service excellence and “the date”
May 5, 2014

Service excellence and “the date”

In our endeavour to court the customer and deliver the ultimate relationship, it’s now time to realise “the perfect date”

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Understanding construction bonds and guarantees
May 5, 2014

Understanding construction bonds and guarantees

While bonds are similar to insurance, there are differences – and it pays to know what you’re dealing with.

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Mind your head
April 17, 2014

Mind your head

Risk is an everyday part of life. We try our best to avoid it, or – at the very least – limit its effects...

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Being mentally prepared for emergencies
April 17, 2014

Being mentally prepared for emergencies

We all come to work prepared for the task at hand, but Leighton Bennett, director of the Safety First Association, asks if we come...

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Hear, hear?
April 17, 2014

Hear, hear?

“Da be way oo roec your hearing rom haardu noi eboer i oo onidindly oo hearing roecer around loud noi.” These may seem like...

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Employee safety and violence in the workplace
April 17, 2014

Employee safety and violence in the workplace

There are many aspects to safety and security in the workplace. Violence is one of them. SHEQ MANAGEMENT explores the causes, warnings signs and...

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Mind the gas
April 17, 2014

Mind the gas

Any way you slice it, petrochemicals are dangerous and must be treated as such. CLAIRE RENCKEN investigates gas hazards in the petrochemical industry.

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Food for thought … and for the community
April 17, 2014

Food for thought … and for the community

People in urban areas have very little access to excellent quality, naturally fresh produce. CLAIRE RENCKEN speaks to Philipa Farley of the KuhleKudla Project...

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Sustainable energy, out of thin air …
April 17, 2014

Sustainable energy, out of thin air …

Back in 2011, a local entrepreneur was impressed by the scale of the European wind farm industry; in Germany in particular, which is considered...

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Negative or neutral?
April 17, 2014

Negative or neutral?

One would think that all things energy, such as energy efficiency and energy innovation, would have the public and private sectors storming the Africa...

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Driving risk-management solutions
April 17, 2014

Driving risk-management solutions

Transport is definitely a major economic driver. It ensures that goods get to market, enables the delivery of services and takes people where they...

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QWL a concept for companies that care
April 17, 2014

QWL a concept for companies that care

As the world and its economies change, careers and jobs change too. Workplace relations are not what they used to be: today companies care...

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The new age of assurance, inspection and training
April 17, 2014

The new age of assurance, inspection and training

Irca Global has partnered with Australian firm, Risk Free Workplace (RFW), to introduce a fully integrated, virtual, technical assurance inspection and training solution to...

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Is your SHEQ system effective, or is your risk partner helping you to window dress?
April 16, 2014

Is your SHEQ system effective, or is your risk partner helping you to window dress?

There’s more to SHEQ management than a once-off report, or a risk consultant trying to sell you safety concepts. An effective SHEQ management system...

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Power to the people
April 16, 2014

Power to the people

“The only power cut in South Africa should be on May 7. Vote DA.” I receive this very clever electioneering message as I’m boarding...

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Importance of risk management training
April 16, 2014

Importance of risk management training

Aside from various legal imperatives that mandate certain forms of risk management training, the most obvious benefit of risk management training is in achieving...

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Final countdown to OSH Expo 2014
April 16, 2014

Final countdown to OSH Expo 2014

The organiser of OSH Expo Africa, UBM Montgomery, realises that most occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals are under constant daily pressure to ensure...

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Dromex shows its commitment to PPE
April 16, 2014

Dromex shows its commitment to PPE

Dromex will be demonstrating its commitment to the personal protective equipment (PPE) category by sponsoring various areas within the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)...

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Focus on construction safety at OSH Expo Africa
April 16, 2014

Focus on construction safety at OSH Expo Africa

As more construction and building projects are fast tracked, the emphasis on complying with building health and safety regulations becomes a priority. This year’s...

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Airports Company South Africa scoops five awards
April 16, 2014

Airports Company South Africa scoops five awards

Airports Company South Africa will be accepting five Airports Council International (ACI) awards this year for excellence in customer service, as recognised by passengers. 

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April 16, 2014

FastWorks SHEQ software from mySolutions

According to Claire Saunders, client liaison manager of mySolutions, organisations need to comply with more and more regulations and reporting requirements.

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April 16, 2014

Solving OSH issues in 2014

Over two million people die as a result of an occupational disease or accident each year, according to data published by the International Labour...

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Ten signs your auditors don’t know what they’re doing
April 16, 2014

Ten signs your auditors don’t know what they’re doing

AGO Certification strives towards equipping its clients to be the best in the world. As the only current provider in South Africa with Lead...

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Service excellence – transfer of trust
April 16, 2014

Service excellence – transfer of trust

Now that we have been on our best behaviour, engaged the customer and made a good first impression, the real work to ensure service...

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Murder in the workplace: who pays compensation?
April 16, 2014

Murder in the workplace: who pays compensation?

In insurance law, murder is regarded as an accident.

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Rejoicing renewable juice
April 16, 2014

Rejoicing renewable juice

The World Wide Fund For Nature South Africa (WWF SA), and friends, have braved uncharted renewable energy waters, and have come out victorious with...

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First aid and HIV/Aids
February 17, 2014

First aid and HIV/Aids

In part two of first aid guidelines for cases including infectious disease, we examine exposure to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and the Acquired...

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Clothes don’t make the firefighter (but they do help)
February 17, 2014

Clothes don’t make the firefighter (but they do help)

Firefighters definitely are everyday heroes and heroines, lending selfless helping hands when things go up in flames. But these brave blaze battlers need some...

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A-plus exhibition!
February 17, 2014

A-plus exhibition!

Health and safety within the workplace are issues of growing international concern! This much was evident at the A+A safety, security and health in...

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Fighting pollution tyrelessly
February 17, 2014

Fighting pollution tyrelessly

From humble beginnings to a major source of pollution … The wheel has certainly revolutionised transport – but at what environmental cost? SHEQ MANAGEMENT...

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Falling in line with new developments
February 17, 2014

Falling in line with new developments

We all know how important height safety is from a legislative point of view. That’s old news. Now there are some new issues coming...

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Building a greener future
February 17, 2014

Building a greener future

SHEQ in the construction industry usually focuses on compliance in terms of people wearing hard hats, using the correct equipment and doing their utmost...

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The power of predictive maintenance
February 17, 2014

The power of predictive maintenance

As industries and governments turn toward greater mechanisation and become increasingly reliant on technology, the need to keep systems running smoothly has never been...

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QMS 101
February 17, 2014

QMS 101

Quality is paramount as customers and clients can source products, services and raw materials from across the globe with the simple double-click of a...

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Occupational health and nursing in the spotlight
February 16, 2014

Occupational health and nursing in the spotlight

Between November 6 and 8, 2013, the South African Society of Occupational Health Nursing Practitioners (Sasohn) held its Environment, Industry, Safety and Health conference...

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A SHEQ solution for companies of all sizes
February 16, 2014

A SHEQ solution for companies of all sizes

A tailor-made SHEQ system that has proved itself internationally is now available in southern Africa, thanks to a partnership agreement between Integrated Health &...

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Why train?
February 16, 2014

Why train?

The training and development of employees is paramount to retaining them within your organisation – but it’s not as simple as placing them in...

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The shameful disease
February 16, 2014

The shameful disease

Is it just me – or are eating disorders becoming more prevalent? I think so. And I have never heard an occupational health and...

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Safety passports take off in SA
February 16, 2014

Safety passports take off in SA

In the United Kingdom (UK), major corporations in many sectors have embraced safety passport schemes to reduce workplace accidents caused by outside contractors, who...

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February 16, 2014

Ready for real life

Contract mining firm Redpath South Africa (SA) has established a training centre at its head office in Johannesburg, which is accredited by the Mining...

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A greener Joburg to weather climate change
February 16, 2014

A greener Joburg to weather climate change

As the residents of Johannesburg try to deal with the growing impact of climate change, the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) plans to help everyone...

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S for safety, s for style
February 16, 2014

S for safety, s for style

Many of the industries associated with the SHEQ field are still very much a “man’s world” … and that can literally cramp a lady’s...

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Emergency relief for the mobility impaired
February 16, 2014

Emergency relief for the mobility impaired

There is a familiar sign next to all lifts which asks us to “rather use the stairs in the case of an emergency”, but...

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The OSH Expo team (from left): Sven Riddle, senior sales executive; Leatitia Van Straten, marketing director; De Wet Huysamer, senior sales executive; Leigh Miller, marketing manager; Sean Osterloh, digital marketing manager; Joshua Low, portfolio director; Marlene Bosch, senior sales executive; Gary Corin, managing director.
February 16, 2014

OSH Expo draws near

Specialised Events and UBM Montgomery are once again gearing up for a spectacular showcase of the latest in occupational health and safety, as the...

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Moving to the right side of safety
February 16, 2014

Moving to the right side of safety

Nuala Gage, senior consultant at Intertek Consulting & Training, shares some insight for moving to what she calls “the right side of safety”

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Courting service excellence
February 16, 2014

Courting service excellence

The parallels between courting your true love and customers are closer than one would think …

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Honey, please print me a sandwich
February 16, 2014

Honey, please print me a sandwich

The world of consumerism is booming and with additive manufacturing, commonly referred to as 3D printing, there’s no stopping it … However, this technology...

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November 24, 2013
First aid and infectious diseases
November 17, 2013

First aid and infectious diseases

The Safety First Association’s Safety Handbook gives some first aid guidelines by Sam Kadiri and Dirk Niessing for cases including infectious diseases.

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OHS-22
November 17, 2013

OHS-22

Soldiers may be the primary fighting force of all armies around the world, but keeping them alive is very much the domain of safety...

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Living the acronym
November 17, 2013

Living the acronym

There’s no doubt about it, trucks play a major part in South Africa’s freight industry – and thus its GDP – but what impact...

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Legal safety
November 17, 2013

Legal safety

LexisNexis recently hosted its annual occupational health and safety (OHASA) seminar. THINUS VAN ROOYEN reports.

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Struck by a strike
November 17, 2013

Struck by a strike

South Africa is rocked annually by labour strikes across many sectors of industry. SHEQ MANAGEMENT explores what to look out for come 2014 and...

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A second lease on life
November 17, 2013

A second lease on life

In this day and age nearly all industries use oil sipping machines in their regular operations … But what happens to this “black gold”...

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Don’t sweep depression under the boardroom table
November 17, 2013

Don’t sweep depression under the boardroom table

A cliché to most of us, “blue Monday” has a completely different meaning to the millions of South Africans who suffer from depression and...

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Keeping it clean – and safe
November 17, 2013

Keeping it clean – and safe

Although there are certain regulations that industries should adhere to when it comes to health, safety and hygiene in the workplace, many companies are...

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Each drop counts
November 17, 2013

Each drop counts

People tend to take water for granted, yet we can’t work or live without it … And water is becoming increasingly scarce in South...

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Woolworths is spelt Q-U-A-L-I-T-Y
November 17, 2013

Woolworths is spelt Q-U-A-L-I-T-Y

Planning to do business with Woolworths? Then make sure your product is perfect, without a hint of blemish. Otherwise, forget it. The emphasis, in...

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20 years and the world
November 17, 2013

20 years and the world

IRCA Global has just turned 20! We spoke to company CEO, Carel Labuschagne, about humble beginnings, a holistic approach and taking world markets by...

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Just another Groundhog Day – or year?
November 16, 2013

Just another Groundhog Day – or year?

Groundhog day/year – continuously experiencing the same type of trends or situations over and over.

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Dancing with death
November 16, 2013

Dancing with death

Health and safety regulations in this country are sometimes a real giggle. Not that I am in any way demeaning the importance of health...

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November 16, 2013

The air of safety and quality

With an employee recently being honoured at the recent Noshcon awards, Air Products South Africa once again held its much-anticipated annual Safety and Quality...

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November 16, 2013

Commercial driver wellness is important to all road users

Driver wellness has been identified as an essential aspect of occupational safety and health for commercial drivers. Too many drivers and managers are unaware...

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Leading oneself
November 16, 2013

Leading oneself

Leading others is one thing, but how effectively do you lead yourself?

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Is your holiday stressing you out?
November 16, 2013

Is your holiday stressing you out?

Believe it or not, that “recharge”? time at the end of the year can actually not be too beneficial if done the wrong way....

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To litigate vicariously
November 16, 2013

To litigate vicariously

Employers beware! The scope of vicarious liability continues to widen …

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Science fiction or fact?
November 16, 2013

Science fiction or fact?

Space reflectors, stratospheric aerosols and biochar … No – these aren’t subjects from the next Star Wars, but possible answers to global warming

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First aid requirements in the workplace
October 17, 2013

First aid requirements in the workplace

Sam Kadiri and Dirk Niessing give some pointers on first aid in the workplace, as published in the Safety Handbook by the Safety First...

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What quality guys
October 17, 2013

What quality guys

Human capital is a company’s greatest asset – and investing in “quality” individuals has other positive spin-offs for one’s business. With a rather different...

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Bridging electric rivers
October 17, 2013

Bridging electric rivers

During this year’s fifth Annual Construction Risk Assessment seminar, various industry leaders spoke about their operations, challenges and practices. One innovative idea from Eskom...

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Gas! Gas! Quick, boys!
October 17, 2013

Gas! Gas! Quick, boys!

Left unchecked, gases found in confined spaces have proven time and again to cause fatalities and injuries. SHEQ MANAGEMENT uncovers a witch’s cauldron for...

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PPE – what’s new?
October 17, 2013

PPE – what’s new?

The local personal protective equipment (PPE) arena is hotting up with a glut of new products entering the market. Here’s an introduction to some...

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Noshcon’s grand finale was announced by Nosa’s CEO, Duncan Carlisle.
October 17, 2013

Noshcon Awards

The following is a summary of the awards that were given to both companies and individuals at this year’s event. Hats off to these...

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NOSHCON does it again
October 17, 2013

NOSHCON does it again

Stirring stories of battles long past, banquets, stalls, prizes, green beer and Tina Turner. Such was the stuff of Noshcon 2013. SHEQ MANAGEMENT reports...

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Maximising mines through techno tools
October 17, 2013

Maximising mines through techno tools

Personal protective equipment (PPE) and detection instrumentation play a huge part in maintaining worker health and well-being in the mining industry. But these safety...

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Made of honour
October 17, 2013

Made of honour

Are ethical principles and business success mutually exclusive? Not according to Martin Zimmermann, president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz South Africa, who tells CHARLEEN CLARKE...

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Showing how it’s done
October 16, 2013

Showing how it’s done

Well known to the South African process analyser systems industry for almost a quarter of a century, Rand Instruments Africa is a diverse, professional...

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Back to the future?
October 16, 2013

Back to the future?

What is the Institute for Sustainable Risk Management’s view point on current risk management practices?

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October 16, 2013

The importance of a near hit

The construction industry is fraught with potential hazards and incidents. These need to be managed in a systematic and thorough way to ensure the...

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Noshcon rocks for IsoMetrix
October 16, 2013

Noshcon rocks for IsoMetrix

Metrix doesn’t just play in the SHEQ arena; its product IsoMetrix is a governance, risk and compliance (GRC) application catering for disciplines such as...

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What happens at Noshcon …
October 16, 2013

What happens at Noshcon …

Another wonderful Noshcon – Nosa’s annual occupational risk management conference and exhibition – is done and dusted … But what transpired is still continuing.

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Working together for greater worker health and well-being
October 16, 2013

Working together for greater worker health and well-being

Compared to other countries, a culture of health and safety is relatively new in South Africa, but we’re not at all a bunch of...

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Puttin’ on the Ritz
October 16, 2013

Puttin’ on the Ritz

What do a carmaker and a hotel chain have in common? An obsession with quality …

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Very Well employees
October 16, 2013

Very Well employees

People are the heart and soul of an organisation. Volkswagen Group South Africa is one company that realises this and is taking it very...

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October 16, 2013

Add-on superpowers

As a regular occurrence in comics and movies, a superpower can be described as an ability (possessed by either a good guy or an...

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WitsBlitz
October 16, 2013

WitsBlitz

A team of students from Wits University’s School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering is heading towards a 5 400 km solar-powered adventure, as...

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DuPont recognises advances in safety and sustainability
October 16, 2013

DuPont recognises advances in safety and sustainability

At a recent ceremony held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the six recipients of the 11th annual DuPont Safety and Sustainability Awards were announced....

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Fire suppression with 3M
October 16, 2013

Fire suppression with 3M

3M has recently launched its innovative Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid, the only sustainable fire extinguishing fluid that will not damage the materials onto...

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E is for environment, but not as in Mother Nature
October 16, 2013

E is for environment, but not as in Mother Nature

Charmont Media Global, the publisher of SHEQ MANAGEMENT, has opened an office in the Western Cape … Providing inspiration for this column.

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So, are you practising safe stress?
October 16, 2013

So, are you practising safe stress?

Over the past 16 months, readers of SHEQ MANAGEMENT have been asked to take the special Vitals stress test. How did you fare?

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Mining for justice
October 16, 2013

Mining for justice

The plight of silicosis-stricken miners is not new, and neither is the associated litigation. What is new, however, is the news that silicosis-related litigation...

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Climate change in southern Africa: what to expect and what to do
August 17, 2013

Climate change in southern Africa: what to expect and what to do

Much has been said and written about climate change. But how will it affect southern Africa specifically?

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Hazard of the job
August 16, 2013

Hazard of the job

Occupational hazards are a fact of life in any work environment. These points from the Safety Handbook, published by the Safety First Association, provide...

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Three times lucky
August 16, 2013

Three times lucky

Yet again, OSH Expo Africa attracted all the right exhibitors and guests. SHEQ MANAGEMENT had no plans to miss out.

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The new standard in motoring: innovating sustainability
August 16, 2013

The new standard in motoring: innovating sustainability

Brand-intelligence research firm, Ornico, has noticed a shifting trend in the focus of the motor industry – and it’s the colour green, writes LARRY...

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Technology for better risk management
August 16, 2013

Technology for better risk management

Applications architect at Dataflo, PIERO DE MARCO, takes a look at how well-configured software solutions can enhance risk management within companies.

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Get out of that ivory tower!
August 16, 2013

Get out of that ivory tower!

Continual improvement to risks and controls requires a holistic approach, something on which IsoMetrix bases its solutions

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100 percent meat, mostly cow
August 16, 2013

100 percent meat, mostly cow

With no immediate end in sight to the recent meat adulteration scandal, new approaches must be taken to ensure the quality of food products...

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Moving into the Mzansi market
August 16, 2013

Moving into the Mzansi market

The only constant in life is change, which is great as it keep things fresh and interesting … And, with Intertek Consulting & Training...

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August 16, 2013

The year of “zero harm”

So the year of “zero harm” is upon us and the miners are rejoicing. Or are they?.

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August 16, 2013

Who packs your parachute?

One of the fundamentals of looking after your safety equipment such as: fire-fighting gear; trips and alarms; lifting gear; lifts and hoists; evacuation gear;...

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August 16, 2013

Eskom awarded ISO 9001 standard

Eskom’s human resources department has been awarded ISO 9001 Quality Management Certification by National Quality Assurance (NQA) Africa, a branch of one of the...

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August 16, 2013

Staying safe with clockwork canaries

Canaries, being much more susceptible than humans to toxic and dangerous gases such as methane and carbon monoxide, were famously used by miners for...

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August 16, 2013

Babcock boils with standards

Babcock’s Ntuthuko Generation business unit has been granted Integrated Management Systems (IMS) certification including ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2004.

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The greenest automobile brands
August 16, 2013

The greenest automobile brands

International brand consultancy, Interbrand, has released its third annual Best Global Green Brands report, and Toyota came out tops again. From the 50 brands...

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The quality in leadership
August 16, 2013

The quality in leadership

Leaders, whether born or not, will always show distinctive leadership traits.

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Life is a marathon (not a sprint)!
August 16, 2013

Life is a marathon (not a sprint)!

As our toolkit for dealing with stress nears its full capacity, we look at good old fashioned exercise and the benefits of switching off...

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Do we need government sponsorship for healthy and safety?
August 16, 2013

Do we need government sponsorship for healthy and safety?

There is a case for government-sponsored economic incentives to promote health and safety at the workplace.

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GMSA’s 50 shades of green
June 16, 2013

GMSA’s 50 shades of green

Renewable energy is sexy and, as such, many companies are doing their bit for the environment by exploring this field. But energy efficiency is...

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Design intervention
June 16, 2013

Design intervention

The correct design of an employee’s workstation can have massive benefits to his or her productivity and health

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It’s a dangerous world
June 16, 2013

It’s a dangerous world

“If the shoe fits, wear it” is not necessarily apt in the world of safety footwear – the lack of useful, easy-to-digest information means...

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Coverall your assets
June 16, 2013

Coverall your assets

The classic coverall – perhaps better known locally as the overall – has been around for centuries. SHEQ MANAGEMENT tries this important piece of...

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Better safe than sorry
June 16, 2013

Better safe than sorry

In the event of an emergency such as a fire, all companies should have a comprehensive evacuation plan in place. Members who are trained...

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(Nuclear) power to the people
June 16, 2013

(Nuclear) power to the people

The world’s population is ever increasing and, along with it, our growing need for energy … JACO DE KLERK discovers that nuclear energy is...

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Life’s a (bio)gas
June 16, 2013

Life’s a (bio)gas

In our first 2013 edition we took an in-depth look at biofuels in South Arica, with the Southern African Biogas Industry Association (SABIA) getting...

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Business continuity management, to standard
June 16, 2013

Business continuity management, to standard

South African companies must take advantage of the new international standard for business continuity management, says ContinuitySA

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Electric is not the answer
June 16, 2013

Electric is not the answer

The world isn’t ready for electric cars. Well, that’s what Korean automaker Hyundai believes …

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OSH Expo 2013 ready to roll
June 16, 2013

OSH Expo 2013 ready to roll

For the third consecutive year, OSH Expo Africa will provide a platform for visitors to keep up with the latest industry developments, source new...

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Goodyear achieves highest audited quality scores ever
June 16, 2013

Goodyear achieves highest audited quality scores ever

A recent international process and product quality (PPQ) audit at Goodyear’s Uitenhage tyre manufacturing facility has earned the local company its best ever scores.

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Harnessing comfort and safety
June 16, 2013

Harnessing comfort and safety

The correct use of advanced fall protection solutions ensures the safety of employees working at height. The latest design features of the new Evotech...

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June 16, 2013

Toyota programme yields new species of plant

A two week trip that took students and scientists – from the University of Johannesburg (UJ), the South African Biodiversity Institute, University of Pretoria...

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Gumball 3000 goes carbon neutral
June 16, 2013

Gumball 3000 goes carbon neutral

The Gumball 3000 is a world-renowned supercar rally that allows owners of some of the world’s most expensive and special vehicles to experience their...

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Leadership starts with me
June 16, 2013

Leadership starts with me

Developing people to become leaders in the workplace, as well encouraging staff to take responsibility for their positions – leads to a harmonious, fruitful...

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Eat, sleep, live
June 16, 2013

Eat, sleep, live

The correct sleeping and eating habits can go a long way to reducing your stress levels and enabling you to deal with life’s daily...

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UK moves to abolish strict civil liability for statutory breaches
June 16, 2013

UK moves to abolish strict civil liability for statutory breaches

Workers’ rights and legislation can sometimes butt heads, as an example taken in the United Kingdom (UK) and local context shows.

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April 16, 2013

How to haul hazardous goods

When road transport is the only way to move environmentally unfriendly chemicals, the right considerations and expertise are required.

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Be responsible, be safe
April 16, 2013

Be responsible, be safe

The Safety First Association has issued a number of guidelines on how to ensure a safe work environment.

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All the better to see you with
April 16, 2013

All the better to see you with

Personal protective equipment has become part of most employees’ daily lives. CLAIRE RENCKEN takes a closer look at protective eyewear and some of the...

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Cover your claim
April 16, 2013

Cover your claim

Although employers strive to keep their workers as safe as possible while they’re on the job, accidents happen. And when they do, it’s important...

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Safety begins at home
April 16, 2013

Safety begins at home

At the ninth annual Behavioural Based Safety Conference held in  Johannesburg recently, BLAIR BURMEISTER gained insight into various approaches to help employees identify safe...

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Do away with career criminals!
April 16, 2013

Do away with career criminals!

How are South African companies avoiding the threat of fraud in the workplace? BLAIR BURMEISTER speaks to those in the know about solutions to...

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Intermodal renaissance for big benefits
April 16, 2013

Intermodal renaissance for big benefits

With road congestion, environmental issues and the high cost of logistics increasingly under the spotlight – and hampering the country’s ability to compete in...

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Fall of the forests
April 16, 2013

Fall of the forests

The problem of deforestation is reaching epidemic proportions. GAVIN MYERS did some eye-opening research to bring you the horrifying facts and the figures.

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Light up the darkness
April 16, 2013

Light up the darkness

The legendary reggae musician Bob Marley once sang: “Africa unite, unite for the benefit of your people, unite for it’s later than you think”...

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An electrifying future
April 16, 2013

An electrifying future

A massive solar park in the Northern Cape and an electric vehicle built in Krugersdorp … JACO DE KLERK discovers that South Africa’s sustainable...

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Quality really does pay
April 16, 2013

Quality really does pay

We have all heard the expression that “quality pays”. But does it really? CHARLEEN CLARKE insists that this is true, after examining the Hyundai...

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Future fantastic
April 16, 2013

Future fantastic

I have seen the future of mobility. And it looks just fantastic!

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April 16, 2013

Up in flames?

How many of us know and understand the facts regarding flammable liquids? Do we understand the risks of storing and distributing flammable liquids and...

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April 16, 2013

Health and safety to the fore

With the World Day for Safety and Health at Work coming up on April 28, the International Labour Organisation and the United Nations say...

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April 16, 2013

Schneider Electric electrifies village of Pitti Gare in Cameroon

Schneider Electric, the market leader in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, has inaugurated the BipBop electrification project in the village...

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Selecting the correct protective equipment
April 16, 2013

Selecting the correct protective equipment

Hardhats are often taken for granted – but it’s important to choose the right one. Loren Pearson, senior product manager at MSA, stresses the...

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(From left) Business Connexion’s Louis van Wyk, PE International’s solution manager Johannes Gediga and Jaco Moolman, managing executive for Business Connexion’s energy and industrial solutions.
April 16, 2013

Digital duo unites

A strong belief in innovation and a holistic client offering are steadfast values for any business. Business Connexion – a leading African integrator of...

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Vice Governor Zhang Jian Guo presenting a gift to Dave King, executive chairman of MICROmega, during his visit to the company’s head office in Sandton, Johannesburg.
April 16, 2013

Coming onboard

When one thinks of working conditions in China a “sweatshop” scenario tends to come to mind (thanks Hollywood). But NOSA, supplier of occupational risk...

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April 16, 2013

Finding time and energy to manage stress

You’re already too stressed; who has the time for stress management? But finding the time and energy has its rewards – and it can...

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Climate change?
April 16, 2013

Climate change?

What if climate change were a hoax? I thought it would be interesting, for this my final column for this fine magazine, to open...

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Injuries, compensations, myths and realities
April 16, 2013

Injuries, compensations, myths and realities

Is increased compensation under the South African Workmen’s Compensation System a myth or reality?

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February 21, 2013

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Should you be interested in advertising in our magazine, please click here to download the SHEQ MANAGEMENT 2016 rate card.  

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Contracting problems?
February 15, 2013

Contracting problems?

There have been several controversies surrounding contractual labour in recent years, with many calling for an end to the practice. Would it be a...

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Developing a workplace safety plan
February 15, 2013

Developing a workplace safety plan

Workplace safety cannot be created on a whim; it requires a full, dynamic plan.

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These boots are made for working
February 15, 2013

These boots are made for working

Safety shoes are the bland cousins in the PPE family, right? Wrong! JACO DE KLERK discovers that this safety segment isn’t only hip and...

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Safer drivers, safer loads, safer roads
February 15, 2013

Safer drivers, safer loads, safer roads

Part two of our report of SHEQ in the local transport industry, and BLAIR BURMEISTER explores how the local transport sector is set to...

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Biofuels boom on the horizon?
February 15, 2013

Biofuels boom on the horizon?

Each industry is either directly or indirectly reliant on some form of fuel – one of the most common being the petrol and diesel...

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Brazil: nuts about safety
February 15, 2013

Brazil: nuts about safety

The Brazilian safety market is on the boil. In fact, business is so good that some companies can hardly meet demand. CHARLEEN CLARKE meets...

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Don’t underestimate certification
February 15, 2013

Don’t underestimate certification

Marna Fox, PwC assistant manager, outlines how SHEQ certification contributes to your company’s sustainability.

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Run(a)way construction
February 15, 2013

Run(a)way construction

A pun, yes, but perhaps this header is a bit misleading. You see, under the guidance of Trevor Broodryk, aviation safety officer for construction...

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Blue is the new green!
February 15, 2013

Blue is the new green!

Things are looking bright for Volkswagen South Africa thanks to VW’s global “Think Blue” initiative. This wide-ranging umbrella brand for everything related to the...

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Give your crane a brain
February 15, 2013

Give your crane a brain

Konecranes has over 50 years experience with heavy duty lifting applications, earning the business a solid reputation for providing solutions and services that enhance...

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Accessorise for safety
February 15, 2013

Accessorise for safety

MSA – a leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products – has developed a new range of accessories for its V-Gard...

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Make hay while the sun shines
February 15, 2013

Make hay while the sun shines

As part of its plan to become an environmentally conscious brand, Kia Motors South Africa (KMSA) has scored a first in the local automotive...

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February 15, 2013

Gearing up for OSH EXPO Africa 2013

UBM Montgomery is gearing up for OSH EXPO Africa 2013, which takes place from 18 – 20 June at the Gallagher Convention Centre in...

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The resilience-building toolkit
February 15, 2013

The resilience-building toolkit

Humans have always used tools to help them achieve certain tasks. In this, the fourth in his series of articles designed to help you...

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The E in Waste
February 15, 2013

The E in Waste

Modern times mean modern evils, e-waste being one of the worst. The problem is we don’t necessarily realise the scale of the problem.

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Civil law and the cost of litigation
February 15, 2013

Civil law and the cost of litigation

The right to seek recourse through the courts is universal. But, as with most things, having a right to sue someone is one thing,...

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Lessons from Brazil
February 1, 2013

Lessons from Brazil

Brazil is doing a pretty good job when it comes to improving levels of occupational health and safety in that country. However the sector...

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NOSA knows its stuff
November 15, 2012

NOSA knows its stuff

NOSA is a leading global supplier of occupational risk management services and solutions – and the most widely recognised brand in the SHEQ risk...

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Falling in life
November 15, 2012

Falling in life

Things didn’t end well when Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, and some shock statistics indicate that the world hasn’t come far enough in...

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Work wear that works
November 15, 2012

Work wear that works

Using the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) when it is required can save lives – and employers who don’t provide their employees with the...

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First aid for businesses
November 15, 2012

First aid for businesses

A workplace first aid programme is an essential part of even the most basic safety and health management plan, and its value should never...

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Constructive construction
November 15, 2012

Constructive construction

The construction industry is the lifeblood of any country, creating bankable assets and long-term jobs with every building erected. JACO DE KLERK uncovers some...

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Beat the bugs!
November 15, 2012

Beat the bugs!

Personal hygiene isn’t just about combed hair and brushed teeth; it’s also vital for health and safety in the workplace. CLAIRE RENCKEN explores how...

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Safer, greener transport within reach
November 15, 2012

Safer, greener transport within reach

How to reduce the transport industry’s carbon footprint, promote road (and load) safety, and keep our truck drivers happy, healthy and away from strike...

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November 15, 2012

Quality accolades for IMPERIAL Cargo

Line haul and local transportation and warehousing services, as offered by Imperial Cargo, is affected by all manner of SHEQ considerations, and this division...

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November 15, 2012

Energising teamwork

Businesses have an obligation to consider the impact their activities are having on the environment, and to implement processes to mitigate their carbon footprint.

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Picking it up
November 15, 2012

Picking it up

Pikitup rolled out the second phase of its Separation at Source Project to the Zondi-serviced depot areas in Soweto during October. The project encourages...

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Drivers of success: Autozone shop steward and gender co-ordinator,l Roseline Nkgapele and HR Manager, Jean Lindsay.
November 15, 2012

Positively progressive

The Autozone HIV/Aids initiative has achieved rewarding results among its staff. Much of the credit lies with the Solidarity Centre (that strives to promote...

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Skyriders assisted a power generation plant in Limpopo in repairing its downpipe infrastructure.
November 15, 2012

Making easy work of pipe dreams

Skyriders, a specialist rope access solutions provider, has assisted a large power generation plant in Limpopo in repairing downpipe infrastructure located in six of...

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The poweris in your hands
November 15, 2012

The power is in your hands

The idea of self-awareness being the first link in the “wellness chain” is something I advocate quite strongly. From personal experience (and consultation with...

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The eating epidemic
November 15, 2012

The eating epidemic

Think South Africans are slim and trim? Think again. We are one of the most obese nations on earth. Think it’s a “rich” thing?...

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Accounting for the cost
November 15, 2012

Accounting for the cost

Getting the accounting figures right in insurance is of vital importance, as ALBERT MUSHAI and HUGH-DAVID HUTCHESON explain

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Let there be life!
November 1, 2012

Let there be life!

Life is normally the exclusive domain of living entities, right? Not necessarily. South Africa has its very own living wall!

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Playing it safe
October 15, 2012

Playing it safe

Protecting the worker in the workplace is a hefty job in heavy-duty service industries. BLAIR BURMEISTER looks at the latest safety solutions available and...

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Keeping those digital ducks in a row
October 15, 2012

Keeping those digital ducks in a row

When it comes to managing software and software licences, most companies focus on compliance rather than cost-cutting as a precautionary step. However, this often...

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Electra the great
October 15, 2012

Electra the great

Electra Mining Africa exceeded expectations this year, giving the mining, engineering and construction sectors a bigger and better display of SHEQ products, services and...

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Cleaner mining, from the inside out
October 15, 2012

Cleaner mining, from the inside out

There’s no doubt that technology helps mining companies drive performance – but technology in fuels and lubes? JACO DE KLERK attended Shell’s 2012 Mining...

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Greasing those skids
October 15, 2012

Greasing those skids

“Acidic substances that can strip flesh from bone” is the kind of image the phrase “hazardous chemicals” can evoke – but compounds don’t need...

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Get your NOSH(C)ON
October 15, 2012

Get your NOSH(C)ON

NOSA held its 51st annual NOSHCON Conference from September 11 to 14, again at the magnificent Champagne Sports Resort in the Central Drakensberg. JACO...

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Developing skills to meet demand
October 15, 2012

Developing skills to meet demand

If our country is to meet the challenge of building new infrastructure while upgrading existing services, developing and retaining key technical skills is crucial....

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The search for Skilled Professionals
October 15, 2012

The search for Skilled Professionals

South Africa continues to face the dichotomy of high unemployment among the unskilled and semi-skilled, and vast vacancy rates for highly skilled positions. CLAIRE...

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One slip, and your vital signs might go beep …
October 15, 2012

One slip, and your vital signs might go beep …

Walkway gratings, stair treads, safety handrails – commonplace items that we take for granted and barely notice. Yet degradation of these essential items is...

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The importance of standards
October 15, 2012

The importance of standards

In the first of a series of insights provided by the Southern African Society for Quality (SASQ), SASQ Laboratory Forum chairman Dr. Geoff Visser...

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Power to health and safety
October 15, 2012

Power to health and safety

Occupational health and safety, despite the best efforts of the profession, often take a back seat within organisations – with profit reigning über alles...

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IOSH shines in South Africa
October 15, 2012

IOSH shines in South Africa

Health and safety practitioners in South Africa now have the opportunity to join the largest health and safety membership organisation in the world –...

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Lancet again enjoys NOSHCON success
October 15, 2012

Lancet again enjoys NOSHCON success

The Lancet Laboratories stand, manned by marketing officers Jacqueline Timothy and Ansie Erasmus, was visited by more than 200 delegates.

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Integrated SHERQ software a hit
October 15, 2012

Integrated SHERQ software a hit

IsoMetrix is the latest generation agile web based integrated Safety, Health, Environmental, Risk and Quality (SHERQ) Management system software application from Metrix Software Solutions. 

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Putting safety awareness centre-stage
October 15, 2012

Putting safety awareness centre-stage

St John is a leading non-profit organisation in the primary health care system – and an enthusiastic participant in NOSHCON, Africa’s biggest occupational risk...

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October 15, 2012

Informing the masses

Amabhubesi Conferencing and Training held a successful Corporate Employee Health and Wellness Conference on August 29 and 30 at the Sinosteel Plaza in Sandton.

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Top health and safety employers honoured
October 15, 2012

Top health and safety employers honoured

The Federated Employers’ Mutual Assurance Company (FEM) has been licenced to transact workmen’s compensation insurance claims for the building and construction industry since 1936...

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October 15, 2012

For the sake of quality

With the aim of upgrading skills and knowledge among quality practitioners, the Southern African Society for Quality (SASQ) recently hosted its second Annual Quality...

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October 15, 2012

Ford puts big money into water treatment

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa is investing R21 million in a new wastewater treatment plant to facilitate the manufacturing of the all-new Ranger...

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Sleeker gas detection with cost advantages
October 15, 2012

Sleeker gas detection with cost advantages

The portable gas detector is comparable to the mobile phone – it began life as a cumbersome brick supported by a briefcase-sized battery, before...

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Learn to work at heights – properly
October 15, 2012

Learn to work at heights – properly

South Africa’s Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 states that all work done at a height of over two metres requires a fall...

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October 15, 2012

Best of the best

Air Products South Africa – manufacturer and supplier of industrial and speciality gases and chemicals – continues to prove its commitment to best practice...

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Outsmart the storm
October 15, 2012

Outsmart the storm

Strike Alert, represented by Allpronix South Africa, is a portable lightning detector that provides early recognition when lightning is approaching. The small device is...

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Saluting science
October 15, 2012

Saluting science

The BASF Kids Lab is taking the magic of chemistry out to the young people of South Africa, and recently treated underprivileged learners to...

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Identifying your stressors
October 15, 2012

Identifying your stressors

In the second instalment of his series on practising safe stress, RICHARD HAWKEY looks at stress self-awareness – identifying your stress levels and personal...

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Silver screen sustainability
October 15, 2012

Silver screen sustainability

This time out, VITTORIO BOLLO encourages the couch potato in all of us to enjoy a little educational viewing.

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Continuous-damage insurance claims
October 15, 2012

Continuous-damage insurance claims

The Supreme Court of California has spoken out on insurers’ liability in cases where “damage” occurs continuously.

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October 1, 2012

Let them have sunblock!

Let them eat cake. We’ve all heard this statement, supposedly uttered by Marie Antoinette in the 1700s, repeated time and time again. Well I...

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A melting-pot of safety
August 15, 2012

A melting-pot of safety

With its collective force of health and safety expertise, the NOSHEBO stand attracted a lot of attention at OSH Expo Africa 2012

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Electric atmosphere!
August 15, 2012

Electric atmosphere!

Imagine buying electricity for your car pretty much the way you buy airtime for your mobile telephone. This isn’t a pipe dream, writes CHARLEEN...

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More glass than farce
August 15, 2012

More glass than farce

We all know that glass is a planet-pleasing packaging material. But this is a bit of a farce since it often ends up in...

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What miners can learn from demining
August 15, 2012

What miners can learn from demining

Mining and demining – the removal of land mines for humanitarian or military reasons – both present greater-than-normal occupational risk. SHEQ MANAGEMENT looks at...

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The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding by IOSH Executive Director of Membership Hazel Harvey and Saiosh President Robin Jones.
August 15, 2012

Building a bright future

OSH Expo Africa, which had its début in 2011, again brought the entire occupational safety and health industry together this year. The event proved...

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Beware the keyboard creepy crawlies
August 15, 2012

Beware the keyboard creepy crawlies

Studies have revealed that the average desk has 400 times more germs than a toilet seat … so we really need to take those...

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Digital wellbeing
August 15, 2012

Digital wellbeing

There’s a software solution for almost everything these days, from tracking your jogging route to managing the national budget. JACO DE KLERK takes a...

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Covering all the bases
August 15, 2012

Covering all the bases

NOSA is proving that it is one of the world’s top SHEQ specialists with a range of exciting new offerings for local customers

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All-round greatness
August 15, 2012

All-round greatness

Vodacom has built Africa’s greenest building. While this news instantly caught SHEQ MANAGEMENT’s attention, GAVIN MYERS soon discovered that it’s a beacon for health...

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August 15, 2012

Teaming up for safety

OSH Expo Africa 2012, held from June 19 to 21 at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, saw various safety-focused companies strutting their stuff...

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HSE marketing manager Lauren Clueit and sales support Duane Basson welcomed brand exposure at this year’s OSH expo.
August 15, 2012

HSE dominates OSH Expo

Last year’s Occupational Heath and Safety (OSH) Expo Africa was an exciting and exhilarating event that brought all leading health and safety brands within...

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Communities get wings
August 15, 2012

Communities get wings

One needn’t take to the air to help those less fortunate fly. The team from Lanseria International Airport realised this, and is giving communities...

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August 15, 2012

Ten myths about safety

Safety awareness has improved dramatically over the past century, yet some myths persist. Safety and life skills speaker JÜRGEN TIETZ lists his top 10...

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Can a water molecule power the country?
August 15, 2012

Can a water molecule power the country?

For a relatively small economy, South Africa is one of the world’s most carbon-intensive countries – so it’s important that we embrace green chemistry...

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Mike Hellyar, managing director of Air Products (left) and Josua le Roux, general manager central support, recognising the company’s employees who goes above and beyond their normal duties.
August 15, 2012

Air of greatness

Air Products, a leading industrial and specialty gas products and chemicals company, held its annual Quality and Safety Awards in Johannesburg during April this...

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August 15, 2012

LexisNexis gets a new business partner

Investment firm Tsiya Group has acquired a minority interest in LexisNexis South Africa, one of the country’s leading providers of content and technology solutions...

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SA airports landing a better reputation
August 15, 2012

SA airports landing a better reputation

After passing a stringent audit by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Menzies Aviation OR Tambo International Airport is set to become the first...

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Of sound warning
August 15, 2012

Of sound warning

Leading safety equipment manufacturer MSA Africa has released its UltraSonic EX-5 Gas Leak Detector – which, as the name indicates, responds to the ultrasonic...

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Are you practising safe stress?
August 15, 2012

Are you practising safe stress?

Approaching Burnout Boulevard? Join the crowd. Stress is common – and because it’s a potential killer, SHEQ MANAGEMENT will be publishing a series of...

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Time to get drastic about plastic
August 15, 2012

Time to get drastic about plastic

Plastic can do all manner of harm to humans, as VITTORIO BOLLO jolted us into realising in the previous issue of SHEQ MANAGEMENT. Now...

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Decades later, who pays occupational disease claims?
August 15, 2012

Decades later, who pays occupational disease claims?

The vexing question as to when an occupational disease policy is triggered has been answered by the UK Supreme Court – whether or not...

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Bug alert!
August 1, 2012

Bug alert!

Ever worried about public toilets being a breeding ground for germs? Well, here’s a shocker – even more bugs and bacteria are running rampant...

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Protecting the protectors
June 19, 2012

Protecting the protectors

ER24’s emergency response teams can’t provide the invaluable services they deliver without first-rate personal protective equipment. A staggering amount of thought and effort goes...

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Networking for health and safety
June 15, 2012

Networking for health and safety

The National Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Board (NOSHEBO) 2012 Conference will be held at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand on June 19...

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Bins and needles
June 15, 2012

Bins and needles

The disposal of medical waste is not an easy, simple or cheap process. DANIELLE DU TOIT investigates why many companies have resorted to illegal...

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Did you say biofool or biofuel?
June 15, 2012

Did you say biofool or biofuel?

Buses powered by beans and cars fuelled by carrots? DANIELLE DU TOIT investigates biofuels – what they are, why we need them and why...

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Tick the box, protect the payment
June 15, 2012

Tick the box, protect the payment

One can buy and sell almost anything online today, even personal protective equipment and insurance – but eCommerce has its own set of risks...

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An apple a day …
June 15, 2012

An apple a day …

The catering business is tricky, and the catering business in care facilities is trickier still. DANIELLE DU TOIT investigates hospital care catering.

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NOSCAR 2012 award winners … recognised for roles fulfilled rather than roles played. These prestigious awards are only presented to those who maintain the highest levels of excellence in occupational risk management.
June 15, 2012

Safely rolling out the red carpet

This year’s annual NOSCAR awards ceremony was held in the Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace to commemorate the best and the brightest in...

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Global travel risks covered
June 15, 2012

Global travel risks covered

In today’s ever-expanding global market, it’s becoming more and more important for organisations to look after their employees when travelling abroad. JACO DE KLERK...

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Re-cycle your transport
June 15, 2012

Re-cycle your transport

The bicycle is an environmentally-friendly mode of transport that spends most of its life locked in South Africans’ garages. But as Louis de Waal,...

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substance_abuse_1a
June 15, 2012

Equipment commitment

Substance abuse is becoming more and more of a headache in the workplace and can have dire consequences on safety, morale and productivity –...

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Making it Personal
June 15, 2012

Making it Personal

Companies are obliged to supply their employees with PPE equipment for a reason: it could save lives. But an equal amount of onus falls...

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Mining Rights
June 15, 2012

Mining rights

Occupational health and safety is a particularly critical area of activity for the mining sector. Miners are put right into the heart of some...

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Saving MANkind
June 15, 2012

Saving MANkind

Trucks have a terrible reputation among consumers. They are seen as noisy, dirty smelly creatures that cause congestion on our highways and pollute the...

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June 15, 2012

Mitigate your litigation risk, says Aon

Increasing regulation, economic volatility and ongoing demand for transparency have led to a wave of companies becoming first-time buyers of liability cover or seeking...

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Gas detection now more convenient
June 15, 2012

Gas detection now more convenient

In a world with so much commercial competition, it’s not surprising that products are becoming more user-friendly and adding value. These trends are affecting...

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Reaching new heights
June 15, 2012

Reaching new heights

MSA, one of the leading manufacturers of safety equipment, represented locally by MSA Africa, has added three pioneering training programmes to its range of...

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June 15, 2012

Mining contractor achieves accident-free year

Canadian mining giant Redpath recently achieved a milestone of 400 accident-free days at Gold Fields’ South Deep Mine, situated 45 kilometres southwest of Johannesburg.

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The perils of plastic
June 15, 2012

The perils of plastic

He’s written about our addiction to fossil fuels and our frightening dependency on chemicals. Now, in order to get us thinking twice before reheating...

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Sex, injury and worker’s compensation
June 15, 2012

Sex, injury and worker’s compensation

If you’ve ever wondered about the ins and outs of worker’s compensation for injuries sustained while away on a business trip, read on. The...

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June 1, 2012

Food for thought

Gosh we have big challenges on this planet of ours. Just one is that of food. Did you know that one billion people now...

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ER24’s Training Academy providing coaching on evacuation drills for a Sandton based company
April 19, 2012

Keeping corporates covered

Companies are under pressure the world over, and last thing anyone needs is the legal complexities involved with compensation payable to an employee involved...

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Oppenheimer’s other legacy
April 15, 2012

Oppenheimer’s other legacy

Twelve years of accident-free driving – then it’s a gold bar for you! Capturing the essence of a bustling Johannesburg in the 1940s, this...

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The constricting effect of crime
April 15, 2012

The constricting effect of crime

A safe and secure environment is essential for business, but a government-commissioned report shows that we’re not feeling safe or secure. DANIELLE DU TOIT...

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Laying down the law
April 15, 2012

Laying down the law

With more than R2,7 billion paid out by the Compensation Fund for claims in the five highest-risk sectors in the past year – and...

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Reflective means protective
April 15, 2012

Reflective means protective

It’s often the simplest things that save lives, and high visibility clothing certainly qualifies – but as DANIELLE DU TOIT discovers, there is such...

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Love and money, food and death
April 15, 2012

Love and money, food and death

Royal Canin South Africa lost more than R90 million in the space of a few weeks when its products were found to contain traces...

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Humans, the trickiest of all assets
April 15, 2012

Humans, the trickiest of all assets

People are an organisation’s most important asset – but managing this asset isn’t as straightforward as it used to be. DANIELLE DU TOIT looks...

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Energising the future
April 15, 2012

Energising the future

Africa’s need for energy cannot be denied. Access to energy means development on a continent of massive potential and the unlocking of a brighter...

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Health and safety thumbs-up for Ford
April 15, 2012

Health and safety thumbs-up for Ford

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has received recognition from its global parent company once again, and it’s easy to see why –...

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Shameful, sobering and scary
April 15, 2012

Shameful, sobering and scary

South Africa has some of the most progressive environmental legislation in the world, but some ugly truths emerged with the release of an authoritative...

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A quality department
April 15, 2012

A quality department

It would probably be safe to assume that quality assurance, occupational safety and environmental management go hand-in-hand when an airport is the topic of...

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Micro alert!
April 15, 2012

Micro alert!

Portable gas detection has come a long way. Its history is comparable to that of the mobile phone, which began life as a cumbersome...

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Osh Expo 2012
April 15, 2012

SpiderWebb at OSH EXPO 2012

OSH EXPO Africa returns to Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from June 19 to 21 this year with a new partner – SpiderWebb, a...

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Mixed feelings toward electromobility
April 15, 2012

Mixed feelings toward electromobility

Global auditing firm KPMG recently released the results of its 2012 Global Automotive Executive Survey which questioned 200 automotive executives from the automotive value...

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April 15, 2012

Cleaner power for telecom sites

The Airtel brand is going places, and aims to get there cleanly. Bharti Airtel, the global telecommunications company with operations in 19 countries across...

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Don’t expect fairness from the courts
April 15, 2012

Don’t expect fairness from the courts

When South African police arrested a group of unarmed robbers, killing one in the process, it was ruled that his nine unarmed accomplices had...

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No public transport, no life!
April 15, 2012

No public transport, no life!

Public transport. It’s the bane of our existence in this country. It’s either unreliable or illogical or decrepit or unsafe or stupidly expensive. VITTORIO...

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April 1, 2012

Stressed to death?

We all know stress is a Seriously Bad Thing – and new research has revealed that South Africans are stressing like never before …

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March 11, 2012

Hello & welcome!

Thank you for subscribing to SHEQ Management. We trust that it will provide you with a fulfilling reading experience for many years to come....

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New venue for June conference
February 15, 2012

New venue for June conference

The National Occupational Safety, Health, Environmental Board (NOSHEBO) will hold its prestigious conference alongside OSH Expo Africa 2012 at Gallagher Estate in Midrand on...

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How to insure a successful business
February 15, 2012

How to insure a successful business

When running a business you have to side-step a few not so metaphorical puddles to ensure peace of mind and a stable bank balance…...

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Stop that noise!
February 15, 2012

Stop that noise!

The annoyance of noise has no doubt plagued man since the beginning of time. Can you imagine a caveman grunting at a something-or-other-saurus for...

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Suit up
February 15, 2012

Suit up

Suppliers of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are constantly unveiling new products and technologies, but it’s important to get the basics right before going high-tech....

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Informative and interactive: Dr Anthony Turton fields a question from a delegate.
February 15, 2012

EnviroCon(fidence)

Environmental management and climate change are among the most pressing topics of our time. The EnviroCon Conference aimed to present a positive, tangible platform...

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COP + BMW = E
February 15, 2012

COP + BMW = E

COP17 provided the perfect platform for BMW to launch its e-mobility strategy for South Africa – making it the first auto manufacturer to do...

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Electric avenue
February 15, 2012

Electric avenue

Many vehicle manufacturers took the opportunity afforded by the spotlight on COP17 to launch and showcase various environmentally friendly products and initiatives. Not to...

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Averting Armageddon?
February 15, 2012

Averting Armageddon?

COP17 took place from November 28 to December 9 last year. What did it achieve? Will it save tomorrow today, as it boldly claimed...

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Moving – with the times
February 15, 2012

Moving – with the times

The times they are a changin’ – and so should we. Not least of all with regards to how we get around every day....

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Exceptional operations
February 15, 2012

Exceptional operations

Most of us think we have difficult and important jobs. While trying to please everyone we walk around with cellphones glued to our heads...

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OSH EXPO Africa returns
February 15, 2012

OSH EXPO Africa returns

OSH EXPO Africa 2012 is on! Following on from the success of last year’s inaugural event – which attracted well over 2 000 occupational...

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February 15, 2012

Celebrating chemistry

January 26 marked the centenary celebration of the South African Chemical Institute (SACI), an event proudly heralded by chemists throughout South Africa. Institute president,...

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February 15, 2012

New kids on the block

MSA, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sophisticated safety equipment – based in the United States and represented locally by MSA Africa –...

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Iveco Brazil opens one of world’s most ecological buildings
February 15, 2012

Iveco Brazil opens one of world’s most ecological buildings

Iveco, a Fiat Industrial company, opened its first “eco-sustainable” dealership in Brazil on December 1, 2011. The building, considered among the most ecological worldwide,...

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Let’s get trivial
February 15, 2012

Let’s get trivial

Not all facts rock his boat, but trivia junkie VITTORIO BOLLO does wonder why grain dust is listed as a Table 1 hazardous chemical...

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Lying is not a crime
February 15, 2012

Lying is not a crime

The innocent are now the guilty – thanks to broad general statements. After 20 years the chickens are coming home to roost…

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February 1, 2012

Shabangu shake-up on the cards?

Some CEOs value profits more than the lives of their people. That’s the damning indictment from Susan Shabangu, Minister of Mineral Resources. And she...

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Fighting fire with knowledge
December 15, 2011

Fighting fire with knowledge

How well do you – or your safety professionals – know fire? What causes it? How does one fight it successfully? This test will...

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Keep it clean
December 15, 2011

Keep it clean

Businesses are so preoccupied by health and safety that they often forget the importance of basic hygiene. JACO DE KLERK investigates the significance of...

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Protecting and preserving
December 15, 2011

Protecting and preserving

South Africa has a rich and diverse natural heritage that we need to treasure and care for. Luckily, there are people who realise this.

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Is safety a whipping boy?
December 15, 2011

Is safety a whipping boy?

South African companies have a long way to go when it comes to implementing safety management, writes ALEX ELLIOTT, SHER manager at MegChem Engineering...

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Hail the hybrid?
December 15, 2011

Hail the hybrid?

As the motor industry charges on, the world is in dire need of alternatives to fossil fuels. GAVIN MYERS takes an in-depth look at...

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Style meets sustainability
December 15, 2011

Style meets sustainability

While vital to our future wellbeing, sustainability isn’t necessarily a sexy concept. However, sustainability and style can go hand in hand, as CHARLEEN CLARKE...

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Recycled material is used by early childhood development (ECD) facilitators for teaching resources.
December 15, 2011

Waste not, want not

A plastic bag, is a plastic bag, is a plastic bag. Or is it? SHEQ MANAGEMENT looks at how the education agenda and the...

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Thelma Pugh, MD of Federated Employers Mutual, has had a 24-year career with the company.
December 15, 2011

Health and safety heroine

Having only ever worked for the Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company Limited (FEM), MD Thelma Pugh has health and safety running through her veins,...

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Working for hygiene
December 15, 2011

Working for hygiene

Health hazards in the workplace abound, so occupational hygiene is something not to be taken lightly. NOSA provides some advice.

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FIT for duty
December 15, 2011

FIT for duty

In today’s work environment – characterised by strong unions, frequent strikes and stringent labour legislation – it wouldn’t be out of place to suggest...

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Smooth running
December 15, 2011

Smooth running

You arrive at the airport, get your boarding pass and check your luggage in. Then it’s bye-bye to the loved ones and through the...

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The Volvo V70 DRIVe has a CO2 emissions rating of 119 g/km.
December 15, 2011

Volvo cuts emissions

The Volvo Car Corporation is leading European car makers in reducing carbon dioxide emissions – cutting its CO2 emissions by a notable 9%, according...

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December 15, 2011

Sensible about cyanide

ATA International Training Division (ATA ITD), in an endeavour to educate mine employees on the safe use of cyanide in the mining process, has...

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December 15, 2011

All pumped up

AMS Haden Instrument & Mining Services is the manufacturer, importer and distributor of various environmental monitoring instruments for sound, pressure, temperature, light, dust, humidity...

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Boden, who has been CEO of ER24 since its inception in 2000, has had an upbringing steeped in emergency medical care.
December 15, 2011

Undying passion

Andrew Boden’s life has been in emergency medical care. Little wonder, then, that he was one of the founders of ER24. GAVIN MYERS gets...

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The idiot in us all
December 15, 2011

The idiot in us all

“From ignorance our comfort flows; the only wretched are the wise.” So said Matthew Prior, the British poet and politician. Does this apply to...

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Scottish occupational disease claims: UK Court rules!
December 15, 2011

Scottish occupational disease claims: UK Court rules!

The May/June Legally Speaking column dealt with occupational disease claims in Scotland and pointed out that the matter was to be taken to the...

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December 1, 2011

The curse that is cancer

Much is said and written about Aids, and its potentially crippling impact on companies in South Africa. But, writes CHARLEEN CLARKE, there is another...

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Simply Golden
October 15, 2011

Simply Golden

The 2011 NOSHCON conference was a special one for NOSA – it was the 50th anniversary of the event, as well as the celebration...

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Innovation, quality and integrity with ICAS
October 15, 2011

Innovation, quality and integrity with ICAS

The aim of an ICAS well-being programme is to enhance a company’s health and wellness strategy, with employees being empowered to take ownership of...

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Modikwa Platinum Mine won the prestigious John T. Ryan Safety Award, presented for the first time in South Africa.
October 15, 2011

MSA Africa sponsors mining safety award

The most important thing to come out of a mine is the miner,” Fredric Le Play, French inspector general of mines, said back in...

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Front: Jabu Mkhize, Robert Makhubedu, Themba Lekgau. Back: Zander VIsser, Kallie van Staden, Mias van der Heever (Technical Trainer), Lucas Pilusa, Robert Mtata.
October 15, 2011

Enabling business growth through skills development

Cargo Carriers sees opening doors for individuals as creating opportunities for the company to flourish.

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Eazi Sales & Service provides Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (MEWPs) that are safer, more productive and more cost effective than traditional, higher risk methods of working at height.
October 15, 2011

Eazi Sales & Services makes heights easier to live with

The nature of working at height makes it difficult to control danger. Scaffolding accidents, in particular, are a risk for those working in the...

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Changing human behaviour
October 15, 2011

Changing human behaviour

A comprehensive strategy is needed to keep people safe in the workplace, writes DR BILL POMFRET, managing consultant for Safety Projects International, Canada.

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October 15, 2011

Ignore suppliers at your peril!

Companies generally focus on risk management within their individual businesses. But it can be a costly error to forget about suppliers and contractors.

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Generating power, saving the planet
October 15, 2011

Generating power, saving the planet

Eskom pulled out all stops during the construction of the Palmiet Pumped Storage Scheme to minimise the impact of the project on the environment.

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Muquazi takes a stand at OSH
October 15, 2011

Muquazi takes a stand at OSH

Muquazi Investments, a division of Africa Truck Parts, had a bright and colourful stand at OSH, which did not fail to attract scores of...

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Exceeding expo-tations
October 15, 2011

Exceeding expo-tations

The inaugural OSH Expo on African soil saw detractors having the wind taken out of their sails by what proved to be a resounding...

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What’s gold really worth?
October 15, 2011

What’s gold really worth?

Gold, even though its price may rise and fall, has always been a viable and fairly safe refuge for investors the world over. However,...

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Safety training saves lives
October 15, 2011

Safety training saves lives

When it comes to first aid or health and safety training, companies can’t afford to demand anything but the best. With this in mind,...

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Protection from HEAD to toe
October 15, 2011

Protection from HEAD to toe

North Safety – one of the exhibitors at Noshcon – has given the event the thumbs up. “We were very happy with the way...

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Fighting pollution everywhere
October 15, 2011

Fighting pollution everywhere

Drizit is a specialist oil and chemical pollution control company operating throughout Southern Africa. Founded in 1975, it manufactures a wide range of oil...

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Challenging the notion of contractors at NOSHCON
October 15, 2011

Challenging the notion of contractors at NOSHCON

The NOSHCON event, which was held in late August in KwaZulu-Natal, saw KBC Health and Safety being offered an elective speaking position on its...

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October 15, 2011

NOSHCON big success for Lancet

The recent Noshcon conference was a resounding success for pathology laboratory Lancet.

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Are SHEQ management systems really necessary?
October 15, 2011

Are SHEQ management systems really necessary?

Successful and profitable companies are constantly looking for ways to manage costs. But, as PAUL DE KOCK, managing director of Metrix Software Solutions, notes,...

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Assuring through assurance
October 15, 2011

Assuring through assurance

The more we can recognise leaders in occupational health and safety, the better it is for the industry as a whole. The Federated Employers...

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Never too hot for Saval
October 15, 2011

Never too hot for Saval

Designed to automatically detect and extinguish fire at the incipient stage, the system is mounted on the roof of the tank. The system, which...

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BMW is world’s most sustainable automotive company
October 15, 2011

BMW is world’s most sustainable automotive company

The BMW Group has once again been named the automotive industry’s sector leader in the ranking published by the SAM Group for the Dow...

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October 15, 2011

Imperial wins green award

Imperial Logistics has once again been recognised for its “green logistics” evolution.

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It’s time for solar energy
October 15, 2011

It’s time for solar energy

Solar energy is potentially a much cheaper and abundant source of energy for South Africa’s commercial and residential markets, but it is not yet...

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October 15, 2011

Kia gets environmental certificates

Kia Motors has been awarded three environmental certificates by TÜV Nord, an independent technical inspection organisation, in recognition of the strong eco-credentials of its...

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October 15, 2011

Taking the angst out of asthma

Asthma is a chronic medical condition that results in shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing when a person has an attack. When it...

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Nissan gives Lincoln a plug
October 15, 2011

Nissan gives Lincoln a plug

Nissan is to fund the installation of Lincoln’s first public electric vehicle charging point, following the recent Top Gear feature that highlighted the lack...

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October 15, 2011

AMS says no to dust

AMS Haden Instrument & Mining Services has launched the Thermo Electron pDR-1000AN, which measures airborne particulate concentration in real time.

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Fuel for thought
October 15, 2011

Fuel for thought

Have you ever wondered how an aeroplane is refuelled? Or maybe you’ve looked out of your cabin window as you cruise at an altitude...

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Presenting a new dimension on SHEQ
October 15, 2011

Presenting a new dimension on SHEQ

Safety, Health, Environment and Quality – Guide to Managing Risk is the most authoritative text book available on the subject and was written with...

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In the service of humankind
October 15, 2011

In the service of humankind

The shortage of skills in the emergency services sector, together with the stressful working conditions, makes it a difficult environment in which to work....

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Lessons from Jane Goodall
October 15, 2011

Lessons from Jane Goodall

VITTORIO BOLLO tells of meeting his hero, an event he describes as a life-changing experience.

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Liability for occupational diseases - suing via London
October 15, 2011

Liability for occupational diseases – suing via London

Why would employees sue their employers for compensation for occupational diseases in London? ROBERT W VIVIAN and ALBERT MUSHAI examine the position of compensation...

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October 1, 2011

Barmy health and safety army

Unlike just about everything else in life, the Brits take health and safety very, very, very seriously. So much so, that their obsession with...

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AMD – Is dilution the solution to pollution?
August 15, 2011

AMD – Is dilution the solution to pollution?

Are there uniquely South African solutions to curb and perhaps even turn Johannesburg’s Acid Mine Drainage crisis around? MARCEL TROUT and ANZET DU PLESSIS...

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Motorcycle riders: on a deadly mission?
August 15, 2011

Motorcycle riders: on a deadly mission?

Although motorcycling is generally seen as a leisure pastime, many people in the economy operate commercial motorcycles for a living. Yet the delivery-bike riders...

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Hydrail the green transport solution?
August 15, 2011

Hydrail the green transport solution?

The hydrail concept promises cleaner rail travel thanks to a new breed of hydrogen-powered train. With Japan, the US, China and the EU all...

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Conference focuses on management of workplace risks
August 15, 2011

Conference focuses on management of workplace risks

Pro-active companies are making investments to drive forward their workplace risk management programmes, recognising the overall objective of these programmes to increase productivity while...

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Air Quality Act: are you compliant?
August 15, 2011

Air Quality Act: are you compliant?

The Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association recently (CAIA) held an important and informative workshop during June on the new Air Quality Act.

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Electronic Business Continuity is the future
August 15, 2011

Electronic Business Continuity is the future

As more companies recognise the need for Business Continuity Management, ContinuitySA and Cura Software Solutions have taken traditional methods of continuity to a new...

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August 15, 2011

Managing contractor risks

Global industries, including those based in South Africa, increasingly rely on contractors to provide specialised skills and expertise, as well as to manage costs...

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HIV/Aids impacts the bottom line
August 15, 2011

HIV/Aids impacts the bottom line

The high prevalence of HIV/Aids in the workforce has a significant impact on the already high cost of employing people in South Africa.

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August 15, 2011

The SHEQ managers’ compliance conundrum

Most SHEQ managers working for medium-size enterprises, with sites in several different countries, face some daunting problems to manage SHEQ systems with confidence.

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Hugged your screen lately?
August 15, 2011

Hugged your screen lately?

Businesses can be forgiven for focusing more on saving costs than on saving the planet. But CLINT CRONJÉ says recent developments suggest that companies...

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Smart software for sustainability
August 15, 2011

Smart software for sustainability

Managing data on your company’s SHEQ activities, as well as sustainability performance reporting, is often a bewildering prospect. IsoMetrix.NET could be the solution.

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Zero Harm and multiple NOSCARs
August 15, 2011

Zero Harm and multiple NOSCARs

This year’s NOSCAR ceremony saw power stations from the coal, nuclear and peaking portfolios within Eskom Generation Division walking away with several awards. It...

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S for scaffolding, S for SHEQ
August 15, 2011

S for scaffolding, S for SHEQ

SGB-Cape, a division of WACO Africa, was honoured with its third Green NOSCAR award at the ceremony held in May.

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August 15, 2011

Air Products – top of the class

Air Products South Africa, a leading manufacturer and distributor of industrial and specialty gas products and chemicals, recently celebrated 40 years in the industry...

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Safety handbook a must for practitioners
August 15, 2011

Safety handbook a must for practitioners

Books on safety are hard to come by. “The Safety Handbook,” to be launched at the Osh Expo in September, will be a welcome...

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Climate-smart living
August 15, 2011

Climate-smart living

The Swedish government has set a climate target of a 40% reduction in carbon emissions by 2020. In an effort that proves this is...

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August 15, 2011

Taking green driving hire

Visiting France for those with a green conscience need not lead to distress, as Citroën is now offering a greener alternative to traditional car...

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Medical service excellence
August 15, 2011

Medical service excellence

ER24 offers more than just an emergency medical response service, far more. In fact, for the corporate, there can be no better option for...

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The Jevons Paradox and energy efficiency
August 15, 2011

The Jevons Paradox and energy efficiency

South Africa ranks 13th in the world in total carbon dioxide emissions, with our coal-fired electricity power stations, our wood-burning domestic power and heating...

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AMD, HRE and other acronyms
August 15, 2011

AMD, HRE and other acronyms

AMD and the HRE may have something in common besides forming part of the ever-growing collection of three letter acronyms. Voltaire famously quipped that...

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August 15, 2011

NEBOSH to sponsor OSH Expo Africa 2011

The UK-based National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) is the official sponsor of the first-ever OSH Expo Africa 2011.

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August 15, 2011

Integrating work and study

To balance working and learning can be quite a challenge. Employers should look at strategies to help adult learners perform better.

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SA companies must improve safety policies
August 15, 2011

SA companies must improve safety policies

Some 35% of South African companies whose employees are regularly exposed to chemicals, have a view that their current safety policies are adequate, and...

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The future of flight
August 15, 2011

The future of flight

Big strides are being made in the aviation field in South Africa, notes Charles Norval, senior manager of operations and chief safety officer of...

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August 15, 2011

Aiding the injured

In an emergency situation, swift action to aid casualties is essential, but the wrong actions can aggravate matters and even cause greater damage, according...

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August 15, 2011

Arch aims for zero injuries

Zero employee safety injuries is the standard that Arch Wood Protection is living up to, striving for and achieving on a daily basis. According...

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August 15, 2011

Safety accolade for Lanxess

Lanxess Mining has achieved 1,5 million fatality-free shifts, and attributes this milestone to systems in place at the mine, a dedicated workforce, a leadership...

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August 1, 2011

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August 1, 2011

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August 1, 2011

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August 1, 2011

Size does count

When it comes to your carbon footprint, the size of your car does count. But what is it like to live with a tiny,...

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July 28, 2011

“Green” levy still hangs in the air

South African tyre manufacturers and retreaders are committed to reduce their environmental impact, but it is the ongoing delay with tyre recycling legislation that...

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July 28, 2011

Maintenance: safety-critical, but risky in its own right

For the want of a nail, the kingdom was lost… this timeless proverb is particularly relevant to the chemical industry, where neglecting minor, seemingly...

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July 28, 2011

Making an Oscar of the Noscar

Acknowledging excellence in occupational SHEQ, this year’s National Occupational Safety Association’s NOSCAR award ceremony was an extravaganza that could give the Hollywood production a...

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Method, not madness
July 28, 2011

Method, not madness

From high-level decisions to everyday actions, whatever anyone within an organisation does carries an element of risk. Thankfully, there are also a few acronym-guided...

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Refining fuel distribution
July 28, 2011

Refining fuel distribution

Cargo Carriers is a JSE-Listed specialised transportation, supply chain and logistics service provider, supplying a full suite of transportation solutions in various industry verticals...

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July 28, 2011

Substance abuse: protecting the workplace

Alcohol abuse has been with us since the year toot. It’s increasing drug abuse at home and in the workplace that needs careful attention...

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July 28, 2011

‘If only’ – the two most shameful words in business

Catastrophic lapses in SHEQ management by high-profile organisations such as BP (that big oil spill) and Massey Energy (the worst mine disaster in the...

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July 28, 2011

The EnerKey to the future

Soweto and Stuttgart, not two places you would normally associate with one another. Nor would you associate schools from each region teaming up to...

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July 28, 2011

The CFL – angel or demon?

An e-mail detailing the gruesome horror of a local man’s ordeal after stepping on a Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) has been doing the rounds...

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SKy-high safety
July 28, 2011

Sky-high safety

Kenneth Wasmuth, a 37-year veteran of the aviation industry, is the training manager at Lanseria International Airport. Started 10 months ago, his training department...

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July 17, 2011

Dealing with embedded objects in the workplace …

There are certain people who just seem to know what to do in an emergency situation and are never ruffled by the sight of...

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July 17, 2011

Traffic and sustainable workplaces

In his previous article for SHEQ Management VITTORIO BOLLO argued that the modern scourge that is traffic is both ecologically unsound and plays havoc...

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July 15, 2011

Liability for no damages – Scottish experience

It is self-evident that the right of one person, the injured party, to sue another, the defendant, and receive compensation requires that the injured...

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July 1, 2011

Health and safety to the fore!

We tend to beat ourselves up a bit over this country’s health and safety record. But maybe – just maybe – we actually have...

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