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Occupational Health & Safety

25 Oct 2024

Prefabrication is revolutionising health, safety, and environmental protection 

By Staff Writer

By Erik de Jongh, Engineering Lead at TDS Projects Group  Even as the global mining industry faces increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices and meet zero-emissions targets by 2050, it has also been tasked with improving health and safety standards. Amidst these challenges, there is one key solution that is often overlooked: prefabrication.   Notably, prefabrication...
19 Jan 2024

Unmasking substance abuse: How technology transforms workplace testing for a safer, sober workforce

By Staff Writer

The integration of cloud technology, biometrics, and analytics provides employers with valuable tools and analysis for the prevention and identification of substance abuse in the workforce, contributing to safer environments and improved workforce wellness.

17 Nov 2023

Compliance is more than just legitimacy or excellence

By Staff Writer

Not adhering to environmental regulations in Europe can directly impact the country’s vehicle manufacturers and by extension, the jobs they can offer South Africans.

14 Nov 2023

Local Nikki hard hats exceed international standard for lateral deformation

By Staff Writer

A turn top adjustable crown vent on the Nikki 1 allows for double crown protection as well as one-hand adjustment for breathability or to close it for protection from chemicals, liquids, or falling gravel and rocks. Integrated slots easily accommodate common accessories like ear muffs, face shields, and visors.

02 Nov 2023

The health and safety misconceptions impeding construction growth

By Staff Writer

“When businesses prioritise health and safety and adhere to regulations, they demonstrate a commitment towards their employees’ well-being. This commitment creates a working environment where employees feel valued, supported, and confident in their own capabilities, leading to increased morale and productivity.”

27 Oct 2023

Private sector steps into the breach to provide acceptable building air quality 

By Staff Writer

In many cases, the air-conditioning system and ductwork aren’t properly maintained and cleaned, with viruses, bacteria and mould building up over time.

09 May 2023

The importance of health and safety in African mining

By Staff Writer

When creating a safety training programme, companies must use engaging training methods to hold employees’ attention and increase retention rates; develop training material that is relevant to workers’ roles; use real-life examples; include weekly or monthly refresher training; and provide ongoing support to workers after training has been completed.

25 Apr 2023

Mine ventilation as an enabler and not a constraint

By Staff Writer

By Wynand Marx, CEO at BBE Group The core business of mines is to extract ore safely in line with market demand and forecasts, stockpile levels, processing capacity, transport and hoisting capacity, as well as the life-of-mine production profile. This requires certain enablers, such as adequate ventilation systems, to be in place to make this...
25 Apr 2023

Protect your business and its reputation: How OHS  service providers can eliminate negative publicity

By Staff Writer

One of the most prevalent misconceptions is that workplace safety regulations only apply to high-risk industries like construction or mining and that office-based businesses are exempt from these regulations.

30 Jan 2023

Prevent static havoc to sensitive electronic equipment, start with the floor

By Staff Writer

Transit's ESD / Conductive floor protects personnel and equipment by actively conducting static generated by other sources into the floor and away to an earthing point where it is safely discharged.

08 Sep 2022

Occupational safety and workplace drug and alcohol testing

By Staff Writer

With full workplaces, businesses must reprioritise budgets for health and safety procedures like drug and alcohol testing.

06 Oct 2021

Safety remains a concern for the construction industry as statistics rise

By Staff Writer

There can be no doubt that the construction industry remains an extremely dangerous industry for workers, based purely on the unacceptably high number of accidents that occur resulting in injuries to employees every year. Statistics released by the Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company (FEM) states that there were 47 844 injuries requiring medical attention in...