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
- Obituary: Zelton Wiskin – footwear agent (24/03/1958-24/01/2025) :‘He loved to please people - regardless of the consequences’
Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA – Retired former footwear agent Zelton Wiskin died in January, after a long illness, aged 66.Born in Johannesburg, he left school early to work for his stepfather, Aubrey Fuchs, who was also an agent.He represented 2 footwear companies for most of his working career – women’s footwear manufactur ...moreFollowing Trump’s tariff hikes, can mass shoe production actually be moved to the US? The answer is – it’s not that simple.President Trump’s escalation on Wednesday with the announcement of sweeping reciprocal tariffs have sparked a lot of questions and concerns among the footwear industry.One of these questions that are top of mind for many is: how realistic is it to bring shoe manufacturing back to the States? The answer is – it’ ...moreA fortune later, AVI pulls the plug on Green Cross
Remaining stores to close, wholesale reduced to run out stock ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Get the message across on World Leather Day, urges Leather Working Group
On Saturday 26th April 2025, the global leather industry will come together in recognition of the fourth edition of World Leather Day—a global movement dedicated to celebrating leather as a material and promoting a deeper understanding of the leather industry. This social media kit can be used by Leather Naturally members and i ...moreREGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE
Tanners should try to source their hides from farmers who are practising sustainable farming techniques ...moreCOMESA launches leather value chain strategy to boost regional industrialisation
Nairobi, Kenya (02 April 2025) – In a landmark move to accelerate Africa’s industrialization, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has unveiled its Leather Value Chain Strategy 2025–2029.The high-profile launch, held in Nairobi, brought together government officials, development partners, private se ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- 7 strategies to create more resilient mine dewatering
Dewatering is a crucial operation in mining. Chetan Mistry, Strategy and Marketing Manager at Xylem Africa, advises how to approach mine dewatering with these 7 strategies. As recent events at a Namibian mine demonstrate, dewatering is a critical linchpin for mining operations. ...moreLengthy detentions: That’s just the way it is, says NCCS&V Protect asked the National Consumer Commission to comment on Treadsafe’s experience, and also whether other containers have been detained. Jabu Mbeje, Divisional Head: Enforcement & Legal Services, at the NCC, sent this response: ...moreSwitch to updated standard: Footwear suppliers given time limit to run out old stockPretoria, Gauteng, SA – Safety footwear suppliers have until April 2026 to sell stock made to the 2014 edition of SA National Standard (SANS) 20345.The National Regulator for Compulsory Standards (NRCS) confirmed this at a stakeholder meeting on 11 March.The SA National Standard (SANS) for safety footwear in South Africa was upgrade ...more
