S&V Protect Magazine Vol11 No4 Fourth Quarter 2017
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IN THIS ISSUE: News
- SARS eyes undervalued safety footwear imports. Study planned on impact of stopping pairs under R80 FOB.
Working at Height
- Dylan Sutherland of Protekta Safety Africa says too many trainees think of training courses as a holiday camp.
Themes from the A+A Fair - Head Protection
- 3M Speedglas Raging Skull.
- Delta Plus Services Baseball Diamond V.
- Cerva Group Alpinworker.
- Malina-Safety CA-40GW.
- Morganti Airkap.
- Bullard Magma Fire Helmet Platform.
- JSP Powercap Infinity, Evo5 DualSwitch Helmet, Hardcap AeroLite and VisiLite.
- Enha Ranger Innovation.
- Rosenbauer International Heros Firefighting Helmet.
- Artilux Swiss Safety Montana Forest.
- BSD Bildungs arc flash hood BSD-Classic.
- DPI Sekur Rock Helmet.
- Dehn + Söhne Arc Fault Protective Hood.
- Productos Climax Helmet 5-RG.
10 BBF annual awards
- Top performing resellers.
Advertisers in this Issue
BBF Lemaitre (OFC), Neptun Strident Camo Boot (6), Rebel SafetyGear / Du Pont Tyvek (2), Rebel SafetyGear / Wondergrip.
Footwear Industry Articles
- Obituary: Zelton Wiskin – footwear agent (24/03/1958-24/01/2025) :‘He loved to please people - regardless of the consequences’
Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA – Retired former footwear agent Zelton Wiskin died in January, after a long illness, aged 66.Born in Johannesburg, he left school early to work for his stepfather, Aubrey Fuchs, who was also an agent.He represented 2 footwear companies for most of his working career – women’s footwear manufactur ...moreObituary: Zelton Wiskin – footwear agent (24/03/1958-24/01/2025) : A ‘well lubricated’ memoryZelton Wiskin, my friend.I'm sure you won't mind me sharing a fond memory of you with the shoe industry.In the good old days as shoe agents, we became good friends. You were taught by one of the best in the business (Aubrey). In those days we knew how to have fun and entertain our customers who became our friends.My best memory was when w ...more“De Minimis” exemption removal — what it means for Shein, Temu & Amazon haul
Recent changes to the “de minimis” exemption, which previously allowed packages under $800 to enter the U.S. tax-free, have raised concerns about the future of fast fashion giants Shein and Temu, as well as Amazon’s newest entrant into the market, Amazon Haul. But what’s really at play ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- The Fairs - Sam Setter's 'Pills': For readers who need some wry medicinal humourWe have just had the pleasure of the celebration of the world's major leather fairs, Lineapelle and APLF. Both fairs have been considered well attended though business was apparently not brilliant. However, have you noticed that the fairs are more and more shifting from the exhibition and business purpose to a conference venue, an instrum ...moreA response to Sam Setter’s Pill, ‘Audits and reality aren’t always the same thing’, in the last issueI am not going to defend the brands or auditing systems referred to in the article shared by Sam. I would like to provide some thoughts from my own experiences for some of the drivers for those behaviours.The lack of transparency of parts of the supply chain and the superficiality of auditing systems are not disconnected; they are both af ...moreCOMESA launches leather value chain strategy to boost regional industrialisation
Nairobi, Kenya (02 April 2025) – In a landmark move to accelerate Africa’s industrialization, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has unveiled its Leather Value Chain Strategy 2025–2029.The high-profile launch, held in Nairobi, brought together government officials, development partners, private se ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Switch to updated standard: Footwear suppliers given time limit to run out old stockPretoria, Gauteng, SA – Safety footwear suppliers have until April 2026 to sell stock made to the 2014 edition of SA National Standard (SANS) 20345.The National Regulator for Compulsory Standards (NRCS) confirmed this at a stakeholder meeting on 11 March.The SA National Standard (SANS) for safety footwear in South Africa was upgrade ...moreLengthy detentions: That’s just the way it is, says NCCS&V Protect asked the National Consumer Commission to comment on Treadsafe’s experience, and also whether other containers have been detained. Jabu Mbeje, Divisional Head: Enforcement & Legal Services, at the NCC, sent this response: ...moreA guide for SA employers in understanding the COIDA Act and Reintegration Policy
Cape Town, W. Cape, SA (24 February 2025) – South African employers are grappling with significant new responsibilities introduced by the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) and the draft Rehabilitation, Reintegration, and Return to Work Regulations. Published on 15 June 2023, these regulations are poised ...more
