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SHEQ MANAGEMENT
Our monthly features are designed to cover the core
areas of interest within the safety, health, environment
and quality industries.
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...
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...
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...
Addressing skills on track
The South African rail industry faces a shortage of skills. We look at how this can be solved
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...
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...
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 –...
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...
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
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?
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...
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...