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SHEQ MANAGEMENT
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
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...
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
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
A festive season frustrated by fraudsters
Identity fraud is real, and a real headache … take my word for it.
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...
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...
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...