S&V Protect Magazine Vol15 No2 Second Quarter 2021
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IN THIS ISSUE:
3 Bullet Resistant Vests
- The second in a series of articles by Deon du Plessis, MD of Bullet Proofing Technology, in which he outlines the soft and hard materials which go into BRVs.
11 Working at Height
- Fall arrest rescue - Protekta Safety Gear training manager Anderson Cilliers writes about planning considerations.
- Seven tips to prevent suspension trauma, by BBF Safety Group.
16 Safety Footwear - Effects of the Pandemic
- Local production up, imports down, pressure on prices.
- 'Our relationship with industry is good,' says National Regulator for Compulsory Standards.
- The NRCS needs to do what it's supposed to do, sourcing from China hasn't been a problem, and swing to lower priced boots, but demand is good. Rebel Safety Goods' Gavin Cooke looks at the issues.
- PPE budgets stretched, but sales up, says BBF's Ndlela Mazibuko.
- NRCS has an enormous task, but the process needs to be speeded up, says BBF's Eugene du Toit.
- Pandemic has helped us take market share from importers, says Bata SA's Michael Wyatt.
- Plan, support your customers, grow - that's the formula, says ProFit's Nick Bryant.
- Whe the shoe doesn't fit - why women need to demand female-specific safety footwear, by Sisi brand manager Predahni Rai Naidoo.
22 The Pandemic
- Mandatory Covid-19 immunisation in the workplace 'isn't that straightforward', writes law firm Adams & Adams.
- Another mask supplier falls foul of the Competition Tribubal.
- Sanitized T99-19 'offers 99.84% protection against Covid on textiles'.
24 Health
- Mental health and well-being have become the predominating H&S issues, write Prof. John Smallwood and Prof. Fidelis Emuze.
25 Disease
- World Tuberculosis Day - TB is a major workplace issue, writes Prof. John Smallwood.
26 Nutrition
- Understanding the eating habits of the SA population - a study by Knorr.
27 Innovations - The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
- Safety in water: An autonomous underwater robot saves people from drowning.
- Air purification and disinfection: New type of ventilator for virus-free air.
30 Recycling PPE
- Finally it's becoming an issue - turning the millions of masks and gloves into other products.
23 Buyers' Guide
- What's on offer.
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BBF Safety Group/Bova Harness (OFC), BBF Safety Group/Lemaitre Maxeco (15), Hi-Tec Interceptor (2), Protekta Safety Gear (5), Rebel SafetyGear (7), ProFit Safety Footwear (12), Selective International Footwear/Kaliber (9).
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- Materials used in Bullet Resistant Jackets (BRVs) or Body Armour
Generally speaking, the lighter it is, the more it costs. This is the second in a series of articles on bullet resistant vests by Deon du Plessis, MD of Bullet Proofing Technology (Pty) Ltd, in which he outlines the soft and hard materials which go into BRVs. His business manufactures a wide range of body armour plates and vehicle armour, and supplies a number of other bullet resistant vest manufacturers. ...moreQ&A with Gavin Cooke, MD, Rebel Safety Gear
The NRCS needs to do what it's supposed to do - Sourcing from China hasn't been a problem - Swing to lower priced boots, but demand is good. ...moreThey have an enormous task, but the process needs to be speeded up
To start, we’d like to acknowledge the work the NRCS is doing with regards to safety footwear and the PPE categories they regulate. The enormity of the task is sometimes overlooked but, taking into account that safety footwear only came into the NRCS portfolio a few years ago, it is still a relatively new category for them with an exhaustive number of both local and imported styles to consider. ...morePlan. Support your customers. Grow.
Q&A with Nick Bryant, national sales manager, ProFit Safety Footwear ...moreWhen the shoe doesn’t fit – why women need to demand female-specific safety footwear in the workplace
Over the years, women have begun to make up a greater proportion of the workforce, and this includes sectors that have typically been male-dominated such as mining, manufacturing and construction. This increase in women workers in more physical industries shines a spotlight on the need for female-specific safety gear, especially footwear. ...moreFall arrest rescue: planning considerations
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” – Benjamin Franklin. In the working at heights industry, the focus in always to ensure the competency of the workers exposed to that high-risk environment, ensuring they know how to use the correct equipment to prevent them from falling. BUT incidents happen, and thus we must always prepare for the worst-case scenario... ...moreAn autonomous underwater robot saves people from drowning
The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, headquartered in Germany, describes itself as the world’s leading applied research organization. With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial exploitation of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. Health, safety and PPE are frequently part of its research. ...moreNew type of ventilator for virus-free air
The danger of becoming infected with the coronavirus is especially high in enclosed spaces. This is because aerosols – which play a key role in the transmission of COVID-19 – increase the concentration of SARS-CoV-2 in indoor spaces. ...moreRecycling technology turns masks and gowns into school chairs
The millions of masks, gloves and other PPE generated by the pandemic have created a global waste problem, with many of them ending up in our oceans. In April, BBC News and Sky News reported developments to recycle at least some of them. ...moreLocal production up, imports down, pressure on pricesSafety footwear has so far survived the pandemic relatively unscathed - no life support from government, and apparently no casualties. ...moreSeven tips to prevent suspension traumaSuspension trauma – or harness hang syndrome – is a life-threatening condition that occurs after a fall when the human body is held upright without any movement for a period of time. The good news is that it can be avoided with the right knowledge and training. Here are seven tips on how you can prevent suspension trauma. ...more'Our relationship with industry is good', says NRCSMirriam Moswaane, head of communications and marketing at the National Regulator for Compulsory Standards (NRCS), responded to our questions ...moreMandatory COVID -19 immunisation in the workplace: 'It’s not that straightforward'This article was contributed by Adams & Adams, an internationally recognised and leading African law firm that specialises in providing intellectual property and commercial services. Its primary offices are in South Africa, with branches and associate offices in a number of African countries. ...moreGauteng PPE supplier, accused of excessive pricing of face masks, agrees to donate essential goods to charity and contribute to Solidarity FundIssued by the Competition Tribunal of South Africa. Pretoria, Gauteng, SA (April 15, 2021) - A Gauteng-based online supplier of personal protective clothing and safety equipment has agreed to donate essential goods to a charity and contribute to the Solidarity Fund, after the Competition Commission accused it of allegedly charging excessive prices for FFP1 and FFP2 face masks in February and March 2020. ...moreSanitized T 99-19 'offers 99.84% protection against SARS CoV-2 on textiles'Burgdorf, Switzerland (April 22, 2021) - The nearly 100 % antimicrobial protection of Sanitized T 99-19 against the SARS-CoV-2 virus has been confirmed by independent labs in France (basis: ISO 18184:2019). ...moreMental health and well-being have become the predominating H&S issuesBy Professor John Smallwood, Professor of Construction Management, NMU, and Professor Fidelis Emuze, Research Associate, Central University of Technology, Free State ...moreWorld Tuberculosis (TB) DayFirst AIDS, now Covid-19, have been seen as major threats to human health in South Africa. Yet neither has killed anywhere near as many people as lowly and often forgotten tuberculosis which, according to The World Health Organisation, killed 63 000 people in SA in 2018, while 310 000 contracted it. TB is a slow killer, so the two figures aren't a comparison, but it is clear that TB is a far more deadly disease then Covid-19, despite the facts that it is far better understood than Covid-19 or AIDS, and much more easily preventable than either of them. ...moreUnderstanding the eating habits of the SA populationJohannesburg, Gauteng, SA (May 24, 2021) – Unilever food brand Knorr released findings from its 2021 study on ‘Understanding the eating habits of the SA population’ compiled by market measurement firm, NielsenIQ, during the annual Plate of the Nation virtual roundtable event 2021. ...moreFootwear Industry Articles
- Their 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 ...moreExpanding horizons: Leveraging African trade opportunities with SAFLEC's outward selling missionsThe South African Footwear and Leather Export Council (SAFLEC) is paving the way for its members to tap into African markets to grow their businesses through strategic outward selling and inward buying missions. These missions, tailored to maximize market presence and drive sales, are a game-changer for South African footwear and leather ...moreAn extended family with multiple businesses, and a shared passion
Cape Town, W. Cape, SA – It’s a complicated leather dynasty covering 2 generations and 6 family members (so far), mixed heritages, and 4 varied businesses which have 2 things in common – they use leather, and they rely on design creativity to produce saleable products.Tiziano Gottardo and his son from his third marriage, ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Update on outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in Eastern CapePretoria, Gauteng, SA (08 August 2024) – Following the recent outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the Kouga and Kou-Kamma Municipalities of the Eastern Cape, the Department of Agriculture is committed to providing ongoing updates and ensuring effective measures are in place to manage the situation.Engagement with Farmers an ...morePoor market for sheepskins, hides steadyDialogue with Cape Produce Co. MD Greg FeinbergAre there any issues with sheepskins in terms of quality and availability?Quality and availability are both relatively steady (based on the usual seasonal variations). The primary issues on both lines are market related (demand vs supply) with both Merinos and Dorpers experiencing unpreceden ...moreEleGrade: High-end leather upgrading solutions
Waalwijk, the Netherlands (12 August 2024) – Stahl, a leading provider of speciality coatings and treatments for flexible substrates, has recently extended its EleGrade® portfolio of high-end leather upgrading solutions for a wide range of industries and end markets.Leather upgrading solutions are key to maximisin ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Warren Sachs new CEO of Beier Group
Pinetown, KZN, SA (01 August 2024) – The Beier Group, which includes Beier Envirotec, BBF Safety Group, Beier Drawtex Healthcare, and Neucoat, and which manufactures technical textiles, personal protective equipment, and advanced wound care products, has appointed Warren Sachs as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 19 July 2024 ...moreAnticipate LondonLondon, UK – Anticipate London, which incorporates 4 fairs covering security, fire safety, facilities management, health & safety, and risk management, will be held from 02-04 December 2024 at ExCeL London. The fairs are Facilities Show, Firex, IFSEC, and Safety & Health Expo.Among the keynote speakers are Brindha McDonald, ...moreMBA North emphasises benefits of safety as regional safety competition closes
Entries for this year’s Master Builders Association North Regional Safety Competition closed in February, and the adjudication or auditing phase has begun. Gerhard Roets, Construction Health and Safety Manager at MBA North, says that the annual competition highlights the importance of safety in an intrinsically dangerous industry li ...more
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