S&V Protect Magazine Vol15 No1 First Quarter 2021
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IN THIS ISSUE:
3 Respiratory Protection
- SAPEMA is concerned about the proliferation of non-compliant facemasks, says chairperson Deleane Luzzatto.
3 Arc Flash Protection
- BBF launches Bova arc flash PPE range.
6 Bullet Resistant Vests
- In the first of a series of articles on BRVs, Deon du Plessis of Bullet Proofing Technology gives and introduction to the subject, and dispels some myths.
12 Working At Height
- Important factors to consider in choosing a working at height training provider: An ongoing series by Anderson Cilliers of Protekta SA.
15 The Pandemic
- A flow of fresh air protects again coronavirus. An article by Germany's Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft.
16 Vehicle Safety
- Latest '#SaferCarsForAfrica' crash test results 'give cause for serious concern' Reports by international associations, backed by SA's Automobile Association, on 3 vehicles sold locally.
19 Measurements
- Real-time temperature and humidity monitoring systems 'are the new competitive edge', says Eckart Zollner of Ikhaya Automation Systems.
20 Safety Footwear
- BBF's Lemaitre celebrates 30 year of Maxeco at it approaches 10 million pairs.
21 Employee Issues
- Understanding the role of temporary employment service providers in your organisation's health and safety, by Natashia Barnabas of Workforce Holdings.
- Breathalysers in the workplace have a significant role to play in addressing South Africa's alcohol abuse problems, by Rhys Evans of ALCO-Safe.
23 Infrastructure
- Is water part of your business risk assessment? It should be, says Mannie Ramos of Abeco Tanks.
24 Welding
- Kemper's WallMaster: Stationary entry-level welding fume extraction system.
Radon Measurement
- Radonova launches upgrade of Radtrak.
26 Competition Tribunal
- Tribunal fines fire control companies millions for cartel conduct.
- Supplier accused of charging government excessive prices for tongue depressors.
- Fine for chemical distributor accused of excessive pricing.
23 Buyers' Guide
- What's on offer.
Advertisers in this Issue
BBF Safety Group/Bova arc flash PPE range (OFC), BBF Safety Group/Lemaitre Maxeco (11), JCB Safety Footwear (13 and 14), Palm Footwear/Terra Pod (2), Protekta Safety Gear (5), Rebel SafetyGear (7), Rolfes Leather (below), Selective International Footwear/Kaliber (9).
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- BBF launches Bova arc flash PPE range
'Inherently flame-resistant fabric provides unprecedented safety in electrical environments'. BBF Safety Group has launched its range of Bova arc flash protection garments. The range has been designed to provide a balance of inherent protection against the hazards of an arc flash, with lightweight, comfortable and durable garments. ...moreDispelling myths: An introduction to Bullet Resistant Vests
As in nature, but much, much more quickly, protective garments have to constantly evolve with changing threats. This is the first in a series of articles on bullet resistant vests by Deon du Plessis, MD of Bullet Proofing Technology (Pty) Ltd, which manufactures a wide range of body armour plates and vehicle armour, and supplies a number of other bullet resistant vest manufacturers. ...moreImportant factors to consider in choosing a Working at Height training provider:
By Anderson Cilliers, training manager, Protekta Safety Gear “In the midst of an ordinary training day, I try to remind myself that I am preparing for the extraordinary.” - Shalane Flanagan Working at heights is globally regarded as one of the highest risk activities on any site whether it be maintenance, installatio ...moreA flow of fresh air protects against coronavirus
Munich, Germany - People who are required to serve a large number of customers at a checkout or counter are at a particularly high risk of exposure to COVID-19. At the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics IBP, a type of air lock was therefore developed to shield work stations from the surrounding air using constant ventilation. This ...moreLatest #SaferCarsForAfrica crash test results 'give cause for serious concern'
Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA (December 03, 2020) - Global NCAP and AA South Africa released their report on crash test results for 3 vehicles, the fourth round of their #SaferCarsForAfrica programme, which is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the FIA Foundation. According to the report: The three models tested, the Steed 5 pick-up fr ...moreReal-time temperature and humidity monitoring systems are the new competitive edge
Pietermaritzburg, KZN, SA (February 19, 2021) - Temperature and humidity monitoring are essential, particularly when it comes to the storage and transport of temperature-sensitive goods, such as medicines and vaccines or fruit, vegetables, ice cream, frozen food and meat. In order to maintain the integrity of the cold chain from manufactu ...moreBBF's Lemaitre celebrates 30 years of Maxeco as it approaches 10 million pairs
Pinetown, KZN, SA - Lemaitre and Maxeco’s stories began with a series of firsts. As pioneers of the country’s safety footwear industry, it used its first direct injection moulding machine to deliver the first double density PU footwear made available in South Africa. Maxeco has since gone on to become the number one sold safet ...moreUnderstanding the role of temporary employment service providers in your organisation’s health and safety
Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA (January 18, 2021) - According to all Acts that pertain to employment, temporary employment service (TES) providers are regarded as the employer of any TES worker placed within a given organisation. However, according to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, the TES provider is not regarded as the employe ...moreBreathalysers in the workplace have a significant role to play in addressing South Africa’s alcohol abuse problems
Pretoria, Gauteng, SA (February 01, 2021) - Government’s ban on alcohol as part of the COVID-19 lockdown highlighted the devastating impact alcohol abuse has on society. While alcohol was banned, there were far fewer instances of domestic abuse, and pressure on hospitals was eased because alcohol-related injuries and accidents were ...moreRisky business - is water part of your business risk assessment?
There is one element that is so fundamental to the survival of our businesses that we often fail to even think of it. It encompasses all three main risk factors – namely business interruption, climate change and changes to legislation – and without it, entire industries are crippled. And that is water. "Busines ...moreKemper: Stationary entry-level welding fume extraction system
Vreden, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (press release: August 12, 2020) – For cost-efficient entry into integral welding fume extraction: The new WallMaster filter system from KEMPER lets metalworking companies optimise their protective welding equipment for employees. With an area of 42 m², the stationary unit has the largest ...moreRadonova launches upgrade of Radtrak
Uppsala, Sweden (press release: February 02, 2021) - Radonova Laboratories, specialist in radon measurement, has launched a new radon detector, Radtrak³. Radtrak³ is smaller than its predecessor Radtrak², which simplifies both the deployment and delivery process. The smaller size and the ability to reuse plastic components ...moreSAPEMA 'concerned' by non-compliant PPE surgeJohannesburg, Gauteng, SA - Shortages of facemasks and coveralls caused by the pandemic have resulted in many PPE distributors and resellers "turning a blind eye" to checking that the products they sell meet required standards, according to Deleane Luzzatto, chairperson of the Southern African Protective Equipment Marketing Asso ...moreTribunal fines fire control companies millions for cartel conductPretoria, Gauteng, SA (January 29, 2021) - The Competition Tribunal has found two fire control firms guilty of fixing prices, dividing markets and tendering collusively in the market for supplying, installing and maintaining fire control and protection systems. Cross Fire Management (Pty) Ltd has been ordered to pay an administrative pena ...moreSupplier accused of charging government excessive prices for tongue depressors during Covid-19 agrees to credit the National Health Laboratory Services for overchargePretoria, Gauteng, SA - Oak Medical and Laboratory Supplies cc, accused of charging government excessive prices for a once-off batch of 200 000 tongue depressors (in the context of Covid-19), has agreed to give the National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS) a credit note to the value of the calculated overcharge. This forms part of the te ...moreTribunal confirms consent agreement between Commission and chemical distributor accused of excessive pricing during Covid-19Pretoria, Gauteng, SA - The Competition Tribunal has confirmed, as an order, a consent agreement concluded between a Gauteng-based chemical distributor and the Competition Commission, in relation to alleged excessive pricing in the context of Covid-19. One of the main ways of combating the spread of the pandemic is through the use of a mi ...moreFootwear Industry Articles
- Shlobo Designs: Foreign consumers appreciate handwork and the story behind the brand
Durban, KZN, SA – I’m a native of Umlazi’s K section, but I’ve called Seaview home since 1994.My life has been a tapestry of experiences, woven with threads of resilience, creativity, and unwavering determination. My journey took an unexpected turn when I was retrenched while working for the bank with a wealth expe ...moreObituary: Joe McGinley, Conshu (14/04/1936-20/05/2026) He ran an empire, but kept a human touch
Somerset West, W. Cape, SA – Joseph Pascal McGinley, the former Conshu director who died in May, a month after his 90th birthday, was a larger-than-life character who was renowned during his career in SA for his kindness, and who lived life to the full.Born in Letterkenny, Donegal, Ireland, to Joseph and Madeline McGinley, both doct ...moreNational Leather and General Goods Strategy WorkshopOn 23 June, following months of fieldwork, B&M Analysts (BMA) hosted an online workshop to discuss the recovery of the handbags, belts, travel goods and allied manufacturing industries in SA.The industries, although very diverse, fall under the General Goods & Handbags Sector of the National Bargaining Council of the Leather Indus ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Luxury or notWe hear from all sides that the leather industry is not doing too well and the conflict in the Middle East is definitely not improving the situation. The present wars have a huge impact on inflation and hence on the buying power of consumers with negative consequences for the luxury industry whose shares we have seen tumbling at the vario ...moreWhen communication moves faster than truth: Why credible, evidence-based information matters more than ever.We have never had more information at our fingertips. We have also never had to work quite so hard to determine which information we should trust. Communication today moves at extraordinary speed. Social media platforms, digital news, corporate communications, industry reports and, increasingly, artificial intelligence allow information t ...moreFifteen million sheep in the UK to share among shearersAccording to the UK government, its sheep population decreased over the past year by 1.7% but that still leaves a flock of over 30 million. For comparison, the domestic flock in South Africa numbers about 21 million and New Zealand has some 23 million. Australia, with more than 70 million, has a wool clip of approximately 325,000 tonnes. ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- More precise fire extinguishing from the air using simulation and sensor data
Wildfires are becoming more frequent and more intense worldwide. Fires often become infernos due to heat, drought and wind, especially in the summer. The problem is compounded by the climate crisis. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM and the startup CAURUS Technologies GmbH are responding to this growi ...more2nd SA PPE conference being planned for 2027 under the heading ‘Smart protection: the next era of PPE’Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA – Technology, artificial intelligence, connected devices and data are transforming the way we think about personal protection equipment — from how PPE is procured and selected, to how it is used, monitored and managed in the workplace.After the successful launch of the South African PPE conference hel ...moreOccupational noise-induced hearing loss ‘is the most prevalent occupational disease in the world’
Occupational noise-induced hearing loss (ONIHL) is the most prevalent occupational disease in the world*. 16% of all disabling hearing loss in adults is due to noise exposure.It’s also expensive. According to one study, it costs US$242 million in annual compensation in the USA. In the UK, the typical cost per claim in the is £ ...more
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