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S&V Protect Magazine Vol12 No4 February 2019

The only SA magazine aimed exclusively at the PPE end user.

This Magazine is sponsored by SAFLIA

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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 Complete Shoemaker – and Golfer
    Obituary: Michael Lambrakis – Scotts Group, Frame Group, Poly-Soles, OG Footwear, Kalistos Footwear, Lambella Footwear, Andreoli Shoes, ShoePairMarket (04/04/1945-20/09/2024) ...more
  • Timberland returns to India after exiting in 2015
    Initial Exit and Market StrugglesAccording to Livemint, Timberland, famous for its hiking boots and outdoor gear, withdrew from the Indian market in 2015 after struggling to establish a foothold. The primary reason for its exit was fierce competition from Woodland, a Canadian-founded footwear brand that entered India in 1992 and domi ...more
  • Oh Sole: Handmade with a machine finish – and no stinting on components
    Pretoria, Gauteng, SA – Yes, they’re both arty, but there’s almost no connection between cutting hair and cutting patterns. So for Conrad Kalp, who started his working life as a hair stylist, fashion, specifically fashion footwear, was a strong enough calling to start studying all over again to enter an entirely new care ...more
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Leather Industry Articles

  • The power of partnership…
    This month we are delighted to announce the beginning of a new programme, being funded by the Leather & Hide Council of America as part of the US Regional Agricultural Programme. ...more
  • 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 ...more
  • Groenewald 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
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PPE Industry Articles

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