https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/health-and-safety Mon, 08 May 2023 08:34:18 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/system-enables-clear-communication-in-noisy-scenarios-2022-09-23 Tracy Hancock Health & Safety Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0200 626279 1663660637 1663884000 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001022128_resized_octave100920221022.jpg HEARING, COMMUNICATIONS AID By using the Silynx Clarus FX2 smart tactical headset system, operators enjoy clear hearing and radio communications even in a significantly noisy environment 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/amendment-bill-fails-to-recognise-safety-practitioner-profession-2022-09-23 Tracy Hancock Health & Safety Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0200 626268 1663660826 1663884000 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001022064_resized_advocateraynardlooch0920221022.jpg RAYNARD LOOCH Managers and supervisors are an integral and essential part of an employer’s health and safety management system and deserve statutory recognition 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/be-careful-of-relying-only-on-screening-tests-2022-09-23 Tracy Hancock Health & Safety Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0200 626272 1663660935 1663884000 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001022108_resized_alcosaferhysevans0920221022.jpg RHYS EVANS The number of local companies undertaking substance abuse tests incorrectly is equal to those which are undertaking them correctly 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/culture-protocols-key-to-blast-safety-on-mines-2022-09-23 Tracy Hancock Health & Safety Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0200 626275 1663660977 1663884000 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001022118_resized_bme0920221022.jpg PLAN TO SUCCEED BME designs its electronic detonators to measure and predict key blast impacts 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/supplier-to-showcase-breathalyser-solution-2022-05-11 Cameron Mackay Health & Safety Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00 +0200 614894 1653384535 1653602400 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000999337_resized_alcosaferhysevans1220211022.jpg RHYS EVANS There’s a range of different requirements across different companies and industries for automated capabilities 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/mining-health-and-safety-beyond-the-mine-2022-05-27 Creamer Media Reporter Health & Safety Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00 +0200 616160 1653377805 1653602400 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001001850_resized_image1022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/african-snakebite-institute-2022-05-27 Creamer Media Reporter Health & Safety Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00 +0200 616161 1653378074 1653602400 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001001856_resized_image31022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/remote-solution-makes-alcohol-testing-more-accessible-2022-05-12 Cameron Mackay Health & Safety Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00 +0200 615040 1653635847 1653602400 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001002703_resized_alcoholtesterbreathalyserisober0520221022.jpg EFFICIENT REMOTE TESTING iSober is available for social users, drivers, business owners, fleet operators or others that need to test drivers of vehicles and employees remotely 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/africas-largest-ohs-expo-returns-to-gallagher-convention-centre-2022-05-11 Cameron Mackay Health & Safety Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00 +0200 614887 1653636042 1653602400 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001002712_resized_photo2019aoshexpo0520221022.jpg A-OSH EXPO The expo will take place over three days, from May 31 to June 2, at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/alcohol-breathalysers-2021-10-01 Creamer Media Reporter Health & Safety Tue, 19 Apr 2022 09:14:00 +0200 596273 1650352477 1650352440 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000964569_resized_breathalyseralcoholtesteriblow10inuse1022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/company-launches-new-safety-learning-programme-2021-09-03 Khutso Maphatsoe Health & Safety Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0200 594226 1631598968 1631829600 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000960534_resized_kbcinnovationmanagernataliepitout1022.jpg NATALIE PITOUT Every module covers one topic; the duration of an online module spans about 15 to 20 minutes and the microlearning flash videos about two minutes 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ppe-designed-for-women-now-more-accessible-2021-09-03 Khutso Maphatsoe Health & Safety Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0200 594204 1631598968 1631829600 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/drug-testing-dipped-during-pandemic-2021-09-03 Khutso Maphatsoe Health & Safety Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0200 594228 1631598968 1631829600 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000960531_resized_healthandsafetyalcosaferhysevans1022.jpg RHYS EVANS The enclosures allow for proper physical distancing 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/guidelines-allow-employers-to-make-vaccinations-mandatory-2021-09-03 Khutso Maphatsoe Health & Safety Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0200 594239 1631598968 1631829600 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/digital-cloud-base-solution-manage-remote-breath-alcohol-testing-2021-09-03 Khutso Maphatsoe Health & Safety Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0200 594202 1631598967 1631829600 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000960523_resized_alcoholtesterbreathalyserisoberspro1022.jpg CONNECTIVITY Employees use their smartphone to connect to the app using Bluetooth 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/company-ready-for-covid-19-medical-waste-surge-2021-05-05 Theresa Bhowan-Rajah Health & Safety Fri, 21 May 2021 00:00:00 +0200 583233 1620375429 1621548000 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000938178_resized_enhealthandsafetyaverdakillarneygardenscapetown0520211022.jpg KEEP IT CLEAN Averda, which has extensive medical waste treatment facilities located in City Deep Johannesburg, Klerksdorp, George and Killarney Gardens has made provision for the possible third Covid-19 wave 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/company-achieves-zero-harm-operations-2021-05-05 Theresa Bhowan-Rajah Health & Safety Fri, 21 May 2021 00:00:00 +0200 583230 1621263095 1621548000 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000938640_resized_enhealthandsafetynextgenerationdrillrigfromrosond0520211022.jpg NO HARM Rosond celebrated a year of zero-harm operations last month through its hazard identification and risk assessmen 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/the-evolution-of-ppe-2021-05-06 Theresa Bhowan-Rajah Health & Safety Fri, 21 May 2021 00:00:00 +0200 583381 1621263095 1621548000 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000938170_resized_healthandsafetygfox0520211022.jpg TOUGH AND RUGGED Designed and tested for safety, comfort and endurance, these gloves provide maximum hand protection and durability in the most rugged and physically challenging work conditions 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/safety-critical-to-ensuring-solid-business-case-for-projects-2021-05-21 Simone Liedtke HEALTH & SAFETY Fri, 21 May 2021 00:00:00 +0200 583170 1621263095 1621548000 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000937696_resized_craiglawrenceconcorschiefhumanresourcesofficer052021concor1022.jpg CRAIG LAWRENCE The Covid-19 pandemic has added a layer of difficulty to focusing on safety 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/85248_2021-05-10_concor_-_2.mp428674229 Concor’s Craig Lawrence talks about the company’s health and safety approach and protocols https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/get-your-employees-home-safely-2021-05-21 Creamer Media Reporter Health & Safety Fri, 21 May 2021 00:00:00 +0200 584305 1621344166 1621548000 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000940287_resized_image1022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/fugitive-dust-reduced-on-mine-haulage-roads-2021-05-05 Theresa Bhowan-Rajah Health & Safety Fri, 21 May 2021 00:00:00 +0200 583264 1622199889 1621548000 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000942493_resized_mwhealthandsafetyicatfugitivedustparticleremovalfromroads0520211022.jpg LESS DUST I-CAT manufacturing plant 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/app-creates-driver-accountability-increases-road-safety-2021-05-10 Theresa Bhowan-Rajah Health & Safety Fri, 21 May 2021 00:00:00 +0200 583610 1622450847 1621548000 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000938753_resized_enhealthandsafetymixtelematicshenrysmith0520211022.jpg HENRY SMITH The MyMiX app increases driver accountability through the monitoring of drivers 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/breathalyser-tests-should-be-adapted-not-cancelled-2020-09-18 Darren Parker Health & Safety Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0200 563675 1600160439 1600380000 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000895706_resized_healthsafetyenrhysevansalcosafe0920201022.jpg RHYS EVANS Lives can be saved and accidents can be avoided if proper alcohol testing continues to be implemented 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/covid-19-outbreak-delays-launch-of-dust-suppression-system-2020-09-18 Darren Parker Health & Safety Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0200 563722 1600160523 1600380000 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000895792_resized_healthsafetyenmistingicat0920201022.jpg A MIST OPPORTUNITY I-CAT’s new misting system launch was delayed because of Covid-19, but the company aims to launch it before the end of the year 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/acquisition-ensures-increased-ohs-offering-2020-09-18 Darren Parker Health & Safety Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0200 563664 1616761361 1600380000 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000895713_resized_healthsafetyppefactorywarehouseadobe0920201022.jpg A HEALTHY OUTCOME Covid-19 has put health and safety in the workplace at the top of the agenda 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/correct-policies-equipment-vital-for-substance-testing-2020-01-23 Mc'Kyla Nortje Health & Safety Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0200 542470 1580735842 1581026400 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000848162_resized_drugtestblankformadobehealthandsafety1022.jpg WELL INFORMED Policies ensure employees understand the drug-testing equipment better and eliminate misconceptions 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/employment-services-assist-facilities-go-digital-2020-01-23 Mc'Kyla Nortje Health & Safety Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0200 542477 1580290579 1581026400 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/devices-assist-to-combat-sick-building-syndrome-2020-01-23 Mc'Kyla Nortje Health & Safety Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0200 542475 1581402306 1581026400 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000848172_resized_healthandsafetyeucadetector0120201022.jpg NO PLACE TO HIDE The devices allows operators to easily monitor carbon dioxide levels 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sprinklers-and-ventilation-systems-must-work-in-harmony-2019-09-20 Tracy Hancock Health & Safety Fri, 20 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0200 531829 1568368581 1568930400 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000825322_resized_sprinklersaspfire09191022.jpg SAFETY IN HARMONY Sprinkler and ventilation systems need to work together to preserve life, as well as the building they protect 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/economic-difficulties-creating-ohs-challenges-in-s-africa-2019-09-20 Tracy Hancock Health & Safety Fri, 20 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0200 530800 1568794630 1568930400 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000826212_resized_healthsafety0920191022.jpg ZERO HARM QUESTIONED Is zero harm possible, considering the complexities and varying risks associated with different industries? 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/health-and-safety-practitioners-need-tech-roadmap-2019-09-20 Tracy Hancock Health & Safety Fri, 20 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0200 530801 1568794644 1568930400 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000826209_resized_healthsafetytechnologyroadmap1022.jpg SAFETY EVOLUTION Occupational health and safety practitioners need to become more familiar with emerging technologies to support safety efforts 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/collision-solution-complements-operator-activities-2019-01-24 Khutso Maphatsoe Health & Safety Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0200 509489 1549346908 1549576800 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/know-how-to-choose-quality-ppe-and-workwear-2019-01-25 Khutso Maphatsoe Health & Safety Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0200 509695 1549346909 1549576800 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000777167_resized_healthandsafetydromex08021022.jpg PROTECTIVE GEAR Companies should ask suppliers for a copy of certifications when purchasing products with specific standards 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/latest-technology-improves-clients-on-boarding-experience-2019-01-28 Khutso Maphatsoe Health & Safety Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0200 509811 1549346910 1549576800 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/appropriate-measures-equipment-emphasised-to-ensure-safety-2018-09-21 Tasneem Bulbulia Health & Safety Fri, 21 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0200 497889 1537193977 1537480800 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000752335_resized_3mconfinedspacework09201810222.jpg PERILOUS ENVIRONMENT Occupational health and safety when working in a confined space is a pertinent issue, as it is a feature at most work sites, spanning all industrial sectors 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/plastic-pallets-championed-in-factories-2018-09-21 Tasneem Bulbulia Health & Safety Fri, 21 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0200 497957 1537193977 1537480800 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/culture-imperative-in-facilitating-safe-workplaces-2018-09-21 Tasneem Bulbulia Health & Safety Fri, 21 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0200 497943 1537519819 1537480800 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000752530_resized_aecom2healthsafety012017jpg1022copy.jpg SAFE APPROACH While there is no single formula for creating a safe workplace, there are certain basic principles that can be adapted to create an all-important safety culture 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/rational-fire-design-solutions-championed-2018-09-21 Tasneem Bulbulia Health & Safety Fri, 21 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0200 497910 1537519837 1537480800 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0000752403_resized_aspfireeffectivefiresafetyregulations0520181022.jpg FIRE RISKS The three main causes of fire are electrical, arson and heating equipment 511 287