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Marijuana testing in the workplace is a necessity for safety-sensitive industries

OPINION | DESPITE the decriminalisation of marijuana for personal use in 2018, it is still important for companies to test employees before they enter...

Bespoke fire-risk systems cater for solvents, oils, fats and dust in agri and food processing

FIRE engineering specialist ASP Fire has specialised expertise in the agri and food processing industries. “In creating a bespoke system for any new or operational...

A sober workforce is non-negotiable in the transport sector

By Rhys Evans, MD at ALCO-Safe OPINION: A SOBER workforce is the most effective risk management tactic a company can take. Employees who abuse alcohol...

Specialised butterfly valves approved for oxygen

A special version of the Gemü R480 Victoria butterfly valve series from Ingelfingen-based valve specialist Gemü is approved with immediate effect for the medium...

Security fleet fitted with OEM armour to protect Prospecton manufacturing facility

LEADING specialist manufacturer of armoured products, SVI Engineering has deployed an armoured fleet of Hilux double-cab bakkies to help protect Toyota South Africa Motors’...

High scores reflect a commitment to safety culture

SHOWCASING its ongoing commitment to safety, which runs like a ‘golden thread’ throughout the company, Dekra Industrial SA achieved its 8th annual NOSCAR safety...

Omni-channel group launches new safety brand incorporating two leading UK PPE businesses

BRAND LAUNCH | RS Group, a global omni-channel provider of product and service solutions launched  RS Safety Solutions as a new brand within the...

Safer roads campaign targets truck drivers

IN 2020, at least 4 000 trucks were going through the Marianhill toll plaza in KwaZulu-Natal. The number has since increased to 6 000...

Everyone a winner at Sappi Safety Awards

ALTHOUGH there were 18 awards presented at the 2022 Sappi Southern Africa (SSA) Safety Excellence Awards, in reality, these award winners represent the thousands...

Standardisation in management systems is becoming a key component in road-freight logistics

ROAD safety plays an integral part in the sustainability and transformation of the road transport system, and everyone needs to apply sustainability practices and...

Smart, efficient and cost-effective fire-suppression solutions

FOGMAKER South Africa used Electra Mining Africa 2022 as a platform to showcase its renowned fire suppression systems as well as to introduce new...

10 common myths about machine safety

ALTHOUGH the consequences of inadequate machine safety practices can be severe, there are nonetheless several misunderstandings in existence that put many facilities and their...

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Third time lucky: Transnet re-issues RFP for DCT’s North Quay upgrade

TRANSNET National Ports Authority has issued a Request for Proposals for a contractor to reconstruct, deepen and lengthen berths at Durban Container Terminal’s (DCT)...

‘Smart’ all-season tyres to launch next year

SUMITOMO Rubber Industries (SRI), the Japan-based parent company of Sumitomo Rubber South Africa, which manufactures Dunlop tyres, will release next-generation all-season tyres in late...

Gas specialist announces new GM

The Board of Air Products South Africa is pleased to announce that effective February 1, 2024, Charles Dos Santos will succeed Rob Richardson as...

SEIFSA questions support for the Steel Master Plan as the industry faces disintegration and collapse

OPINION | THE steel industry is the backbone of any economy, it forms the foundation of any modern economy and is essential to every...