S&V Protect Magazine Vol11 No3 Third Quarter 2017
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News
BBF Safety Group's acquisition of Quality Safety will probably double the size of its turnover. Its goal is to be 'a total workplace safety solution'.
Chemical resistant workwear feature
Protection begins with the fabric
- Acid resistant fabrics by Dr John Durrans, consultant to Da Gama Textiles.
- Specially treated polyester/viscose blend by Janice Coetzee, Gelvenor Textiles.
Themes from the A+A Fair
- Protective clothing for fire fighters, by Kirsten Rein.
- Fit for work: Avoiding sickness - promoting health, by Natascha Plankermann.
Working at Height
Dylan Sutherland of Protekta Safety Africa says without shock absorption, a relatively short fall in a harness can be fatal.
Head protection
New safety cap and hat products under development, by Grant van der Merwe, Pienaar Brothers North.
Battling infection and resistance
German-Australian iCAIR project.
Future technology
Footwear manufacturer and its suppliers combine to produce customised safety footwear.
New Products & Services
- E2S: E2x corrosion proof warning devices benefit from major upgrades.
- Neptun Boot: Patented toughness.
- ProFit Safety Footwear: The only way to do great work is to love what you do!
Corporate responsibility
BBF Safety Group: Aiding gumboot dancing group, making a video of female workers.
Buyers' Guide
We've brought back this popular section.
- BBF Safety Group
- Claw Boot
- ProFit
- Protekta Safety Africa
- Rebel SafetyGear
Advertisers in this Issue
BBF Safety/Spartacus (OFC), Neptun Boot (6), ProFit Safety Footwear (17), Protekta Safety Africa (10), Rebel SafetyGear (2), Wing Safety Manufacturers (8).
Footwear Industry Articles
- AI is putting an end to counterfeit sneakers
Osmo’s AI-powered scent authentication machine in action, revolutionizing the fight against counterfeit sneakers by detecting unique chemical profiles with remarkable precision.As the sneaker resale market continues to boom, counterfeit goods remain a persistent concern for both luxury and mass-market brands. Counterfeiters have bec ...moreCan Uber Eats help Allbirds turn a profit?
Allbirds, the sustainable footwear brand, has made a strategic move by partnering with Uber Eats, despite facing significant financial struggles. The company continues to prioritize sustainability in every aspect, from its products to logistics, and this collaboration further highlights that commitment. Throu ...moreNCRF: ‘A very complicated stew’
Cape Town, W. Cape, SA – The NCRF has 10 members with very different approaches to all sorts of things, so a forecast is difficult.We’re keeping an eye on factors including reduced interest rates, the two-pot retirement system, and political outcomes, and there is a degree of optimism, but I’m not willing to attach any f ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- LULUC: Explaining the link between deforestation and the leather industry
Land use and land use change (LULUC) refers to the study area in general – that is the study of how global land use change (commonly through human intervention) results in increased atmospheric emissions. The obvious emission is that if the forest is burnt, the emissions are directly released into the atmosphere. However, the change ...moreAgency company changesCape Town, W. Cape, SA – Gert Bosch and Arné Husselman left TST Agencies earlier this year.Bosch started Bosch Technical Services (Pty) Ltd (BTS), which began trading on 01 March, servicing the tanning industry. He represents a number of principals including some formerly represented by TST.Husselman has left the industry and ...moreGroenewald returns to OPSA
Oudtshoorn, W. Cape, SA – Newald Groenewald rejoined Ostrich Products SA (OPSA) in September as tannery manager.He started at the then Klein Karoo International in 1991 before joining OPSA as tannery manager in 2015. He joined Le Croc as tannery manager in 2021, and left there earlier this year. ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Fostering safety through commitment by empowering workforce development and lifelong dedication
Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA (24 October 2024) – Workplace safety is not merely a regulatory requirement; it is a fundamental aspect of organisational health and success. At its core lies commitment—a steadfast dedication to safeguarding the well-being of employees. When commitment permeates an organisation, it creates a culture ...moreHow dangerous is Radon?
Radon is estimated to cause 3% to 14% percent of all lung cancer cases in the world, depending on where you live and how much radon you are exposed to.Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible and odourless gas that enters homes and workplaces unnoticed. It can pose a serious health risk at elevated levels for a prolonged period. But what ...moreFunctionally integrated lightweight design in electric mobility: EV battery enclosures with lower carbon emissions
Chemnitz, Germany (02 September 2024) – More charging power, higher range, lower environmental impact: In the COOLBat joint research project, researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU have teamed up with partners to develop next-generation battery enclosures for electric vehicles. Th ...more
