Regulars
Regulars
SHEQ MANAGEMENT
Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Case dismissed
What happens when an occupational accident and disease claim against an employer is dismissed?
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...
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,...
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...