S&V Protect Magazine Vol14 No3 Third Quarter 2020
The only SA magazine aimed exclusively at the PPE end user.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
3 PPE Resellers: Getting Back To Some Sort Of Normal
- CGA Agencies: Facemask business was "overkill", says Craig Dorasamy.
- Cheftrapps: Some hopeful signs, says Lauren Trappler.
- Coetzer Fire Services: We stuck to what we know, says Wayne Behrens.
- DRM Safety: A crystal ball would be helpful, jokes André de Bruyn.
- Execuwear: We concentrated on the positives, and it's worked for us, says Christine O'Donnell.
- FG Uniforms: We're doing better than most, says Shanaaz Zimmery.
5 Fire Protection
- Fire equipment supplier Fire Unlimited fined by Competition Tribunal.
7 Working At Height
- Fall protection plans - the importance of a site survey: An ongoing series by Anderson Cilliers of Protekta SA.
11 Safety In Construction
- Primary Health Promotion: Synopsis of a presentation by Prof John Smallwood and Dr Claire Deacon.
13 Safety Footwear
- Wayne: Africa's largest gumboot manufacturer for 80 years.
- Lemaitre: One worker supporting another.
16 NRCS-Approved Products
- The most recent additions to the list of approved safety footwear.
17 Water Resources
- Fraunhofer Gesellschaft and Stellenbosch University establish partnership to develop cross-sectoral solutions for water, energy and food security.
19 PPE And The Virus
- Social distancing: People Counter developed for retail.
- Respiratory protection: Finlam Textiles has developed medical and PPE fabrics.
- Respiratory protection: Devan adds multivitamin blend to coated textiles.
- Respiratory protection: Lontana Apparel shifts from Madiba shirts to facemasks.
- Respiratory protection: Maamba Collieries donates ventilator and PPE.
- Coronavirus is a hazardous distraction in the mining and construction industries. An article by Rhys Evans of ALCO-Safe.
- Pricing issues: More firms fined by Competition Tribunal for 'excessive pricing' of PPE during pandemic.
30 Buyers' Guide
- What's on offer.
Advertisers in this Issue
Bar Global/Wolverine (12), BBF Safety Group/Wayne (OFC), BBF Safety Group/Lemaitre (14), Hi-Tec/Magnum (5), Neptun Boot (2), Palm Footwear/Terra Pod (4), Protekta Safety Gear (8), Rebel SafetyGear (6), Rolfes Leather (below), Selective International Footwear/Kaliber (10).
In the next Issue
What has the PPE industry learnt from the pandemic?
Footwear Industry Articles
- 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 ...moreWhat if South Africa loses AGOA? A hypothetical scenario for the footwear export industryThe interconnected nature of trade, politics, and diplomacy reminds us that no industry operates in isolation. The possibility of South Africa losing its AGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act) benefits is purely hypothetical, but exploring such scenarios helps us plan for resilience and adaptability. This article is a thought exercise ...moreHow Asics expansion in non-metro India supports local growth and echoes BRICS aspirations
Japanese sportswear brand Asics is making notable progress in expanding into India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities to meet the rising demand for athleisure outside major metro areas. According to Economic Times, by the end of 2024, Asics plans to operate 120 stores across the country, driven by a surge in e-commerce sales from non-m ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Agency company changesCape Town, W. Cape, SA – Gert Bosch and Arné Husselman left TST Agencies earlier this year.Bosch started Bosch Technical Services (Pty) Ltd (BTS), which began trading on 01 March, servicing the tanning industry. He represents a number of principals including some formerly represented by TST.Husselman has left the industry and ...moreLULUC: 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 ...moreThe 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
PPE Industry Articles
- Test methods for breathability of infant products focus of new subcommitteeSubcommittee F15.12 aims to fill the gap on breathing hazards for infant products W. Conshohocken, Pa., U.S. (26 September 2024) – ASTM’s consumer products committee (F15) has begun a new subcommittee on Firmness and Breathability of Juvenile Products (F15.12) on infant breathability test methods. The subcommitt ...moreMastering contractor management for safety, business efficiency and growth in the mining industry
Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA (13 November 2024) – The mining industry operates in a complex and demanding environment characterised by rapid technological advancements, stringent safety regulations, and escalating cost pressures. To compete in this context successfully, mining executives must prioritise operational efficiency, cost-eff ...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 ...more
