S&V Protect Magazine Vol14 No2 Second Quarter 2020
The only SA magazine aimed exclusively at the PPE end user.
This Magazine is sponsored by SAFLIA
3 PPE and the Virus
- SAPEMA In the face of a shortage of respirators, stick with your regular suppliers.
- Beier Envirotec: Launching locally-developed medical grade facemask material.
- Local manufacture of cloth masks: The filter materials - Brits Nonwoven, Freudenberg Performance Materials, Gelvenor Textiles, Inno Textiles.
- BBF Safety Group: Unmasking the contribution of local innovation in response to Covid-19.
- BBF Safety Group: Let's make it together.
- How distributors have been coping: Pienaar Bros North welcomes return to 'normal' PPE purchases; Safety & Allied Products says supply is an issue.
- Help with hygiene standards: Bureau Veritas offers assistance with meeting health, safety and hygiene procedures.
- Africa 'more attractive as a manufacturing hub', says Neptun Boot.
- A textile solution? Devan offers an antiviral fabric solution.
- Pricing issues: Competition Tribunal fines firms for 'excessive pricing' of PPE.
15 Working at Height
- Productivity vs Efficiency. An article by Dylan Sutherland of Protekta SA.
16 Converting Fashion Industry to PPE
- Gerber Technology leads apparel industry coalition to make PPE.
17 Employee Issues
- Alcohol consumption peaks as ban is lifted, and substantial health and safety precautions will be needed. An article by Rhys Evans of ALCO-Safe.
18 Fume Extraction
- Safe and sound: KEMPERbeat takes welding fume extraction to a new level.
19 Fairs & Conferences
- Two-day ACHASM 2020 Construction, Health & Safety Summit.
- A+A: No price increases for 2021 edition.
21 Buyers' Guide
- What's on offer.
Advertisers in this Issue
BBF Safety Group (OFC), Hi-Tec/Magnum (8), Neptun Boot (2), Protekta Safety Gear (10), Rebel SafetyGear (4), Selective International Footwear/Kaliber (6), SHEQ Safety (5).
In the next Issue
Deon du Plessis, MD of Bullet Proofing Technology, starts a new series - really!
Footwear Industry Articles
- ‘Footwear and leather goods sectors show united front at R-CTFL Masterplan review’
The R-CTFL Masterplan is currently under review, and a strategic planning session was recently convened with all key stakeholders and representatives present.The footwear and leather contingent participated fully in the session. Representatives from the dtic’s Footwear and Leather sector desk, SAFLEC, SAFLIA, and organised labour, i ...moreEffects of AI in developing the relationship between feet and footwear (part 1)
Historically, theoretically and practically, our feet have played a significant role in the connection of the body to mother earth. We know that the foot is a hardy, adaptable and biomechanically efficient part of the anatomy, such that little else is required to ensure maximum traction, propulsion, stability, cushioning, shock absorption ...moreLemaitre’s Robust Pro, ‘based on user feedback, is a gamechanger in safety footwear’
Lemaitre, a trusted leader in safety footwear, is proud to announce the launch of the New Robust Pro, a reimagined safety shoe designed to deliver unparalleled comfort, durability, and all-around protection for workers across industries. With the Robust Pro we set out to create a shoe that truly works as hard as the people who wear it by ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- SARLEN aims for business and regulatory advocacy for the leather value chain across SADC
The formation of the Southern African Regional Leather Network (SARLEN) is a process to formalise a voice for commercial, entrepreneurial and developmental associations in the leather value chain (LVC) for the region.The leather value chain has been recognised in SADC as a key entrepreneurial opportunity that can adjust to the scale of th ...moreSam Setter's 'Pills': A different perspectiveOne reader, Marc, commented on my March Pill: ‘Sam, the real frustration isn’t the criticism itself. It’s that we haven't been able to get our message outside our own echo chamber. I'm interested. How would you see the leather industry actually breaking through that barrier? In 2026, trust rarely comes from industry stat ...moreMobilising Africa’s human resource to reinvigorate the regional leather value chain
In last month’s edition I wrote about mobilising Africa’s livestock to reinvigorate the regional leather value chain, and this article is focussed on mobilising the human resource that is needed to make the most of the abundant livestock populations in the region.On Friday 12th June, newly organised SARLEN (Southern African Re ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- The legal ramifications: PPE and the law: Ignore at your peril?
There’s no shortage of legislation covering employee safety in South Africa, but as in so much else, the enforcement is poor.In terms of our laws, the death of an employee (or anyone else) in a work situation, caused by negligence, is treated as culpable homicide. An injury caused by negligence is also a criminal act – that, b ...moreWhat if the respirator you rely on to protect your health never sealed properly?
I had the opportunity to present at the first PPE Conference in RSA, where I shared some early work we) have been exploring towards developing respirator designs better suited to the South African population.Below is a short AI-generated summary of the core message of the presentation.Respirators are often the last line of defence against ...moreProtecting the workforce: The critical role of PPE
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is utilised in a work-environment as part of a larger prevention plan, because on its own protection is limited and may even provide a false sense of protection.An occupational disease prevention plan must be an actionable approach that identifies workplace health hazards, evaluates exposure, and i ...more
