S&V Protect Magazine Vol12 No4 February 2019
The only SA magazine aimed exclusively at the PPE end user.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Working at height
- Dylan Sutherland of Protekta Safety Africa writes on understanding the hierarchy of fall protection.
New Products
- ProFit Safety Footwear: Expect more in 2019.
- Come n Go: A new concept in high visibility PPE.
- Bacharach MGS-400 gas detection series simplifies refrigerant safety compliance.
Ergonomics
- Why should you consider an additional back support for your chair?
Respiratory Protection
- Guide to radon monitoring in the workplace.
Advanced Skin Protection
- Second Skin: Breathable body protectors with lightweight padding using a flexible thermoplastic elastomer compound from Kraiburg TPE.
Fairs, Conferences & Training
- The Fourth Industrial Revolution & Employee Wellness Conference.
- Safety & Health Expo UK.
Buyers' Guide
- What's on offer.
Advertisers in this Issue
ProFit Safety Footwear (OFC), Hi-Tec / Magnum (5), Protekta Safety Gear (2), Rebel SafetyGear / (4), Trouser Shirt (6).
Footwear Industry Articles
- The striking difference between the top brands here and in the USThe Comrades shoe count held no surprises as it is almost identical to the Two Oceans count earlier this year.However, the major point of interest is comparing the market shares of the running shoes brands in South Africa and the USA.Recently released figures from a leading franchise group of 300 specialist running shops in the USA indica ...moreRunning is a global focus for Adidas; locally, we want to help Cape Town achieve International Major Marathon status
Tom Brown is senior brand director at Adidas. He answered our questions.Is Adidas targeting technical running internationally, or is this mainly in SA?Technical running is a proud cornerstone of the adidas business internationally and we constantly endeavour to develop the best products and work with the best athletes and events. Last yea ...moreBack to Amazon, up with prices — is Nike’s comeback plan enough?
Nike has now reported its fourth straight quarter of declining year-over-year sales. To stop the slide, it’s making two major moves — selling directly on Amazon again and raising prices on select products. These strategies may offer a short-term lift, but deeper challenges remain.Returning to Amazon connects Nike to over 230 m ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Country hides and skins: Changed markets for a forgotten source
Changes in the global leather market have impacted most on the bottom rung of the leather value chain – ‘country’ hides and skins. This was starkly illustrated when S&V African Leather received a call from someone in the Eastern Cape who had previously made a living collecting them for sale to agents acting on behalf of hide and skin collectors. The agents were still there, he said, but they weren’t interested in buying what he had to offer. Where should he look?rnrn A call to trader Gareth Diesel in East London, who works for and with Elliott Brothers and its subsidiary, East London Abattoir, confirmed that market had died in the province.rnrn He suggested we ask Greg Feinberg, MD of SA’s biggest hide and skin trader, pickler and wet blue tannery, Cape Produce Company, for ‘the bigger picture’. ...moreAfrican Merino: Severe electricity, water breakdowns, ‘but we’re carrying on’
Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng, SA – Wool-on sheepskin tannery African Merino Trading is playing catch-up following 30 consecutive days without water, and 75 days since January during which they either had no water and/or no electricity, preventing production.“Since we stopped exporting and downsized 8 years ago, we’ve been p ...moreOstrich industry: ‘No special concern over AI at the moment’Oudtshoorn, W. Cape, SA – Avian Influenza (AI) outbreaks are and will remain a factor for the SA ostrich industry, but there is not currently an upswing in infections, SA Ostrich Business Chamber (SAOBC) CEO Piet Kleyn said this month.“The source of AI is wild birds, and there’s nothing we can do about that. There isn&rs ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Beier Group, Department of Higher Education and SETA ‘better together’
Pinetown, KZN, SA – The Beier Group, which includes the BBF Safety Group, in December hosted the Department of Higher Education & Training (DHET) and the FP&M SETA for an oversight visit to ensure that state funds are being used in accordance with the Sectoral Skills Plan.DHET deputy minister Dr Mimmy Martha Gondwe and SETA ...moreThe recipe for success and safety - the strategic value of ISO 22000 certification in the food industry
Durban, KZN, SA (08 January 2025) – In today's increasingly globalised food industry, consumer trust and product safety is everything, but businesses must go beyond mere compliance and strive for excellence to thrive in this competitive context. ISO 22000 certification offers a strategic solution to achieve these goals, providing th ...moreSGS to host 'Discovering PPE softlines solutions’ on 27 MarchGeneva, Switzerland – Testing, inspection and certification company SGS is hosting a complimentary webinar, ‘Discovering PPE softlines solutions’, on 27 March 2025.The global market for personal protective equipment (PPE) is expanding, but it is also becoming more regulated. Businesses looking to ensure product complianc ...more
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