S&V Protect Magazine Vol15 No3 Third Quarter 2021
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IN THIS ISSUE:
03 Bullet Resistant Vests
- The third in a series of articles by Deon du Plessis, MD of Bullet Proofing Technology, in which he discusses balancing performance, function, comfort and cost in selecting BRVs.
09 Obesity and PPE
- The real cost of obesity is unaffordable for most South Africans, writes Tony Singleton of Turnberry Risk Management Solutions.
- Obesity and PPE: An under-researched area?
13 Vinyls
- In a world questioning plastic pollution, the PVC industry stresses its durability and recyclability and its critical - and not easily replaceable - role in hospitals and the healthcare environment.
15 Disease Prevention
- Malaria tracker launched to help affected Commonwealth countries tackle the disease.
17 Working From Home
- Between work and home has become a 21st Century safety paradox, writes author Steve Casner.
- Employee health and safety remains the employer's responsibility in a work-from-home environment, writes KBC Risk Solutions' Louise Woodburn.
19 Local Manufacturing
- Championing local manufacturing in workplace safety solutions: A statement by BBF Safety Group.
19 Sustainability
- Recycling pilot project for single-use face-masks.
21 Food Industry
- Addressing safety, changes in workplace, and digital are key to recovery for Europe foodservice industry, says U.S. research body NPD Group.
21 Counterfeits
- Criminals are exploiting a health crisis, writes Godfrey Budeli of Adams & Adams.
22 Respiratory Protection
- What is radon gas? Is it dangerous? An explanation by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
- How does radon gas affect humans? A blog post.
24 Innovations - The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
- A contact lens for the ear.
- Safe human-robot collaboration.
- Magnetic pulse welding: Optimised joining technology is opening the door to the safe use of hydrogen in the aviation industry.
- Fighting the pandemic: Disinfection robot.
29 Buyers' Guide
- What's on offer.
Advertisers in this Issue
BBF Safety Group/Wayne Plastics (OFC), BBF Safety Group/Lemaitre Maxeco (2), Rebel SafetyGear (8), ProFit Safety Footwear (10), Selective International Footwear/Kaliber (4), Southern African Vinyls Association (13).
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Footwear Industry Articles
- AI is putting an end to counterfeit sneakers
Osmo’s AI-powered scent authentication machine in action, revolutionizing the fight against counterfeit sneakers by detecting unique chemical profiles with remarkable precision.As the sneaker resale market continues to boom, counterfeit goods remain a persistent concern for both luxury and mass-market brands. Counterfeiters have bec ...moreOh 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 ...moreClusters ‘very successful’, IDC says
As part of the R-CTFL Masterplan, the Industrial Development Corporation funded 2 ‘subnational clusters’ to enhance local manufacturing capabilities. In Durban, the Mr Price Cluster involved Labora Shoes and Smiley’s Footwear, and in Pietermaritzburg, Eddels was the manufacturing partner in the Foschini Cluster. Both are being wound up. Tshepo Ramodibe, IDC Head of Corporate Affairs, replies to S&V’s questions. ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Groenewald returns to OPSA
Oudtshoorn, W. Cape, SA – Newald Groenewald rejoined Ostrich Products SA (OPSA) in September as tannery manager.He started at the then Klein Karoo International in 1991 before joining OPSA as tannery manager in 2015. He joined Le Croc as tannery manager in 2021, and left there earlier this year. ...moreAgency 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 ...moreFusion achieves LWG silver ratingCape Town, W. Cape, SA – Fusion Leather World (Pty) Ltd is the 11th South African tannery to become a Leather Working Group (LWG) certified supplier. It has been awarded a silver rating.“It’s now expected of leather exporters to have certification,” said MD Denzil Spolander. “Most of our growth will be from e ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Artificial intelligence for Clinical Pathology: Data-efficient foundation model for biomarker detection
Bremen, Germany (02 September 2024) – The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems shows promise in medicine, where they can be used to detect diseases earlier, improve treatments, and ease staff workloads. But their performance depends on how well the AI is trained. A new multi-task approach to training AI makes it possible to t ...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 ...moreOffshore wind energy: Mobile test platform for offshore wind turbines
Bremerhaven, Germany (02 September 2024) – Public power grids are highly complex systems. Wind turbine manufacturers have to comply with technical guidelines when connecting new turbines to avoid putting grid stability at risk. In the Mobil-Grid-CoP project, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES have d ...more
