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
- Ken Riches: Reflections on an extraordinary life: Those who can, do – those who can do it even better, teach
It’s been 18 years this month since Ken Riches died. Here is a glimpse into what lay under that fairly protective exterior.Ken Riches, one of our country’s true footwear experts, passed peacefully on to that final production line in the sky on 11 August 2008. He had lived through the rapidly changing times from just after the ...moreThe showroom pair is not the orderA shoe on a showroom table is wonderfully persuasive. A buyer can flex the forefoot, press the heel counter, check the stitching, compare the two shoes and turn the pair over to examine the sole. Colour, finish and hand feel are all there to judge.The purchase order may then reduce that pair to a short line: one style number, one colour d ...moreWayne's Phambili range: Practical boots from non-safety to full protection
Roodepoort, Gauteng, SA – Wayne's Phambili range combines everyday comfort, dependable durability and clearly defined levels of protection in a practical range of PVC work boots. Developed for demanding working environments, the 3-boot lineup makes it easy to choose the protection best suited to the job while delivering the comfort ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Organic cotton at the crossroads: Ideology, evidence, and the road ahead
Washington, DC, U.S.A. (23 June 2026) — Organic cotton occupies one of the most contentious spaces in global agriculture. While praised by brands and consumers for its environmental ideals, it also faces persistent questions about yield stability, certification integrity, and scalability. The current edition of The ICAC Recorde ...moreNigeria’s Leather Industry: Not a clear picture
Nigeria is widely accepted as having a very large livestock population, but a relatively small tanning industry, much of it concentrated in Kano, producing high grade goat- and sheepskin crust which is exported for finishing elsewhere for use in garments.Recent articles cast some doubt on this, so are Nigeria’s hides and skins: M ...moreWorld first - compost: Possible, desirable, not necessarily simple
The world of compostable leather is not as historically accurate as the industry would like it to be. The definition of leather is: “hide or skin with its original fibrous structure more or less intact, tanned to be imputrescible (rot-proof). Hair or wool may or may not have been removed, and the material can include split layers or ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Premier Workwear: Engineered protection for Africa’s industrial workforce
In high-risk industrial environments, protective clothing is far more than a uniform requirement — it is a critical component of workplace safety, operational reliability and regulatory compliance. For procurement professionals, safety managers and operational leaders, selecting the right supplier means finding a partner capable of ...moreRealPPE Marketplace: Where safety meets smarter procurementRealPPE Marketplace is a 100% black women-owned B2B PPE marketplace built for South African industry. Founded after years of witnessing safety officers and procurement teams lose time to fragmented suppliers, inconsistent pricing, and missing documentation, RealPPE was created to bring structure and reliability to industrial PPE sourcing. ...moreFurther controls over the import of safety footwear are on the wayOn 03 August 2026, the Safety Footwear Working Group, led by SAFLIA, submitted a request to Minister Tau (dtic) for interim import control measures in respect of specified safety footwear. The request was strongly supported by organised labour and other industry stakeholders.The application was further strengthened by contributions f ...more
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