S&V Protect Magazine Vol13 No2 Second Quarter 2019
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Working at Height
- Dylan Sutherland of Protekta Safety Africa writes on checking for the unexpected, like leading edges, sharp edges, hot works and chemicals, and UV.
Employee Issues
- Rhys Evans of ALCO-Safe writes on the truth about a Zero Tolerance Policy to alcohol and drugs.
Safety Footwear
- BBF Safety becomes one of a handful of manufacturers globally able to make dual compound rubber-soled safety footwear.
- Mossop's Optimum leather range targets safety and military applications.
Workwear
- BBF senior Sisi brand manager Vanessa Ronald says a holistic approach is needed to close the gender gap in mining.
- UNISA is working on a size chart for women's PPE.
Fire Protection
- Flame retardant product developed for mattresses is biodegradable and free of banned substances.
- Canadian fire fighter mental health guide - free eBook download.
Ergonomics
- The practical application of ergonomics.
Products & Services
- Digital licence plates: RFID system identifies vehicles at 220 km/h.
- StopTheCrash campaign for car and motorcycle safety launches in SA.
- Warning signals: Additions to E2S beacon range.
- Xplus Security Robot: Inspecting hazards remotely.
NRCS Approvals
- NRCS-approved safety footwear - updates since March 2019.
- NRCS-approved respiratory protective devices - the full list to date.
Buyers' Guide
- What's on offer.
Advertisers in this Issue
A+A Fair (2), BBF Safety Group/Bova Safety Wear (OFC), Claw Boot (4), Protekta Safety Gear (6), ProLamm (8), Rebel SafetyGear / (9), Selective International/Kaliber (11).
Footwear Industry Articles
- Bata SA: Renewed effort to grow brands with chains
Bubblegummers to be ‘a priority product’Durban, KZN, SA – Broadening Bata South Africa’s brand base is a priority – perhaps the priority – for country manager Lorraine Dyer, who joined in August with a background managing apparel brands including Converse and Calvin Klein.That has been the goal under su ...more2025 FORECASTSBy common consent, 2024 has been a difficult year for almost all businesses, organisations, government departments and people in the SA leather value chain. The main exceptions would have been successful exporters, because the domestic market has been getting poorer year after year. The underlying reasons are mostly to do with the policie ...moreYounger generation decides Puma’s strategic direction on leather
Puma’s recent decision to significantly reduce leather usage in its footwear is a clear reflection of the evolving landscape of the fashion industry, driven primarily by the preferences of the younger generation. Gen Y, Z, and Alpha, who collectively make up around 65% of the U.S. population, are increasingly pri ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- SlavesPublicity has always been a very important trade tool and its use to sell products goes back ‘ages’. The use of publicity is becoming more and more important as people, the consumers, are not thinking anymore with their own heads, but follow what others, so-called self-promoted influencers, tell them how to behave, how to dres ...moreRolfes Leather: New owners give it entrée to more African marketsBoksburg, Gauteng, SA – Rolfes Leather and the other 4 divisions which collectively make up the Rolfes Group have been acquired by the Solevo Group, a pan-African distributor of specialty chemicals.In a statement, Solevo said it had bought 100% of Rolfes Group in a deal backed by Solevo’s owner, London-based Development Partne ...moreUpdate on FMD in SA: 4 provinces declared free from foot and mouth disease outbreaks
Pretoria, Gauteng, SA (25 October 2024) – The Department of Agriculture has announced that the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak, which occurred during 2021-2022, has been successfully resolved in the North West, Free State, Gauteng, and Mpumalanga Provinces. These provinces, which were initially impacted by the outbreak, have n ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Mitigate risks and enhance efficiency - the ISO accreditation advantage
Durban, KZN, SA (11 September 2024) – ISO accreditation is a strategic investment that empowers businesses to enhance their competitiveness, mitigate risks, and seize new market opportunities. By adhering to globally recognised standards, organisations can build trust, streamline operations, and achieve sustainable growth. While the ...moreMBA North members place in top 4 of every category in MBSA National Safety Competition – again
Master Builders Association North (MBA North) members have continued their multi-year winning streak by being placed in the top four of every category in the 2024 Master Builders South Africa (MBSA) National Safety Competition (NSC) – the flagship event for health and safety in the building industry.Gerhard Roets, Health and Safety ...moreAutomatic image recognition to identify types of wood: Harnessing AI to fight global deforestation
Kaiserslautern, Germany (02 September 2024) – The new European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is intended to prevent goods marketed in the EU from contributing to the spread of deforestation. When a wood product is brought into the EU market, for example, there must be documentation of which types of wood were used to produce it, a ...more
