S&V Protect Magazine Vol14 No4 Fourth Quarter 2020
The only SA magazine aimed exclusively at the PPE end user.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
3 Forecasting 2021
- BBF: Localisation and distribution network have been key to our success, says Silvio Ceriani.
- Hi-Tec/Magnum/Interceptor: We'll help to rebuild the economy, says Geraint Beacham.
- ProFit: We're cautiously optimistic, says Nick Bryant.
- Protekta Safety Gear: Work harder, stay focused, says Neels Coetzee.
- Rebel Safety Gear: Plan for a difficult year, aim for a good one, says Rob Gingell.
5 PPE Procurement
- Putting the ethics back into procurement.
7 The Virus: Making The Pandemic Work For Them
- Handel Street Medical: Marketing director Ashraf Ismail on being a new supplier of locally-made N95 medical masks and respirators.
- It had to happen: Pure Air puts fashion into face masks, by Samantha Chrysanthou.
10 Arc Flash Protection
- BBF launches arc flash PPE range.
12 Working At Height
- Confined spaces = Authorised personnel only: An ongoing series by Anderson Cilliers of Protekta SA.
15 Substance Abuse
- A new breathalyser procedure and holding station has what it takes to aid in COVID-19 prevention in SA. An article by Rhys Evans of ALCO-Safe.
16 PPE Textiles
- Devan shows high activity of BI-OME against SARS-COV-2 and other viruses after intense washing.
- Anker, Devan and Shark Solutions develop world's first flame retardant aviation carpet with recycled PVB-based binder.
- Archroma announces 20% price increase for its fluorochemical range.
- Antiviral properties of Sanitized products on synthetics validated.
18 The Urban Environment And Health
- Built environment practitioner 'are key drivers of public health', says Professor Tolullah Oni.
19 Competition Tribunal
- Fire sprinkler installer fined R120 000 for collusive tendering.
- Supplier to sanitiser manufacturers fined for excessive pricing.
21 Testing
- SGS expands its Product Recalls Online Platform as Australia and Canada get on board.
21 Hygiene
- Fraunhofer researchers develop a mobile robot cleaner which takes production hygiene to a higher level.
23 Buyers' Guide
- What's on offer.
Advertisers in this Issue
BBF Safety Group/Bova Artisan range (OFC), BBF Safety Group/Lemaitre (2), Hi-Tec/Magnum (5), Palm Footwear/Terra Pod (11), Protekta Safety Gear (9), Rebel SafetyGear (6), Rolfes Leather (below), Selective International Footwear/Kaliber (4).
In the next Issue
Issues facing PPE in 2021.
Footwear Industry Articles
- Others have taken their placeLouis Trichardt, Limpopo, SA – I do think their drop in business is because they have sidelined all the independents. After all, it was the independents that grew the brand, not the chain groups. With this being said, all other companies have taken advantage and grown to another level. One of those is Puma which has grown so much an ...moreI’ve ‘filled the gap’, thank youCape Town, W. Cape, SA – L. Cohen Outfitters Est 1912 was the first independent in Wynberg to acquire the Nike brand, a situation that we held for a number of years before Nike's policy changed to supplying numerous stores in close proximity.Those were the good years.The World didn't end when they advised that they would be terminat ...moreTheir strategy hasn’t unfolded as they expectedCape Town, W. Cape, SA – Yes, Nike has been down this road before. Their current new Global Strategy to streamline their distribution was implemented and we independent businesses were out of their bigger plan. This sadly led to many independent retailers, dependent onNike, Adidas, NB, etc., to close down or to downscale their opera ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Sam Setter's 'Pills': For readers who need some wry medicinal humour" HilariousThe industrial promotion section of the Rwandan Ministry of Trade and Industry has announced that the country intends to develop a tannery park in the Bugesera special economic zone near the border with Burundi. When one talks about a tannery park, one imagines a minimum of a dozen tanneries, and another dozen shoe and lea ...moreNET ZERO LEATHER
The global business community seems determined to reach net zero carbon emissions by the year 2050. The definition of what is net zero and how it can be achieved using off-setting was covered in the magazine before.This article will focus on leather and how it can be a leading material in ensuring that products made from it can be part of ...moreIULTCS Young Leather Scientist Grant Programme 2025 announcedThe IULTCS Young Scientist Grant Programme for 2025 is underway. The details follow and further information can be found on the IULTCS website https://iultcs.org/ or by contacting the IUR chair, Dr Volker Rabe (Volker.rabe@tfl.com).Background:The IULTCS is committed to co-operation between the individual member societies and to providing ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- From lectures to life-saving skills - transforming safety training with Hazard Parks
Randburg, Gauteng, SA – Hazard Parks offer an innovative and practical solution for, companies seeking to prioritise employee safety and well-being in high-risk industries. The constant challenge for most organisations lies in ensuring that their employees are not only aware of safety protocols but are also equipped to handle real-l ...moreNew ASTM international standard covers beach umbrella safety
W. Conshohocken, Pa., U.S.A. (11 April 2024) – ASTM International’s consumer products committee (F15) has developed a standard specification for beach umbrellas and anchor devices.The new standard (F3681) is overseen by ASTM’s market umbrellas subcommittee (F15.79). According to the subcommittee’s chair, Bill Scher ...morePristine spaces promote wellbeing
A clean, peaceful, and safe workplace fosters confidence in both employees and visitors, while poorly maintained environments have the opposite effect. Francois van Zyl, the General Manager of Broll Specialised Services, emphasizes the significant impact of a well-kept workspace on employee morale and the impression it creates for visitors or clients. ...more
