S&V Protect Magazine Vol15 No4 Fourth Quarter 2021
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IN THIS ISSUE:
03 Bullet Resistant Vests
- The fourth in a series of articles by Deon du Plessis, MD of Bullet Proofing Technology, in which he discusses the threat levels faced in South Africa, and how that should influence the purchaser's choice in selecting BRVs.
09 Safety Footwear
- There are no easy answers to the problems of supply from the Far East, writes Nick Bryant of ProFit Safety Footwear, and everyone has to adjust.
- BBF's Lemaitre brand expands into new terrains.
10 Work Wear
- Sweet-Orr & Lybro marks its 90th anniversary in SA by exporting to the country where it originated.
12 Standards Compliance
- ISO 40001: Integrating international health and safety standards saves money and minimises risks, writes Louise Woodburn of KBC Risk Solutions.
- Disability friendly buildings: "It's easier than you think," writes André Michau of Afroteq Advisory.
14 Biocides
- Microban International announces a new range of antiviral technologies.
- AATCC test method TM211-2021: "A breakthrough method for evaluating odour control capabilities in the textile industry."
- Sanitized Puretec technology delivers antimicrobial performance for all fibre types.
16 Environmental Protection
- Nestlé announces industry-first pilot that reduces carbon dioxide emissions and recycles wastewater.
17 Legal Issues
- SARS tackles non-compliant PPE companies that benefitted from tenders.
- Western Cape healthcare products distributor agrees to pay penalty for alleged cartel conduct.
18 Workplace Injuries
- "Dysfunctional" Compensation Fund slammed for attempt to cut third party administrators from payment process.
20 Innovations - The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
- Medical Engineering: The 'Hearable' aims to improve collaboration between people and machines.
- Biotechnology: Stem cells from the bioreactor.
- Filter solutions for high technology processes: Clean air at all times.
29 Buyers' Guide
- What's on offer.
Advertisers in this Issue
BBF Safety Group/Lemaitre (OFC), BBF Safety Group/Lemaitre Urban (02), ProFit Safety Footwear (08), Rebel SafetyGear (06), Selective International Footwear/Kaliber (04.
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Footwear Industry Articles
- Drip Footwear’s financial crisis - a cautionary tale
Rapid Expansion BackfiresDrip Footwear, a once-promising South African sneaker brand, is facing a severe financial crisis that has sparked intense scrutiny and debate. The company’s rapid expansion into shopping malls has backfired spectacularly, leaving it with a R20 million debt, a foreign exchange blunder, and the looming threat ...moreNike unveils Hyperice Boot - a game-changer or just hype?
Nike has launched what they call The Nike x Hyperice Boot, a tech-enabled product designed to enhance athlete warm-up and recovery. This wearable technology is aimed at helping athletes perform at their best. The boot is a result of a partnership between Nike and Hyperice, a company known for its expertise in reco ...moreMr Price Sport: ‘Brands small – but important – part of our business’Durban, KZN, SA – Mr Price Sport will continue to look for opportunities to carry branded products, MD Anthony Findlay says.“Brands make up 10% to 15% of our merchandise, which may be small, but it’s an important part of the selection.”Through a collab with the SA distributor of U.S. brand Everlast, which is associ ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Leather in an evolving automotive market…
Much has been written about the changes that our industry is dealing with, as it undergoes significant transformation to adapt to an evolving market shaped by consumer demand, technological innovation, environmental concerns, and regulation. ...moreRetail attitudes to leather: A mixed pictureCarletonville, Gauteng, SA – Mohammed Laher, sole proprietor of 6-store mini-chain Textile Wholesalers, said leather remained a priority for his customers.He said formal footwear – which is all leather – was “a much smaller category than before”, but that “the better end of casual footwear is predominan ...moreTLU SA & John Steenhuisen: A positive and constructive conversationTLU SA had positive and constructive discussions with the new Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, on Tuesday morning.TLU SA attended the meeting this morning alongside other organisations where the main challenges in the agricultural industry were discussed. Steenhuisen welcomed the representatives and immediately addressed four ke ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- South Africa's water crisis - a call to action for climate-resilient solutions
Durban, KZN, SA (09 April 2024) – South Africa faces a water crisis of immense proportions, a dire situation fuelled by a confluence of challenges. Unevenly distributed water resources, exacerbated by unpredictable rainfall patterns due to climate change collide with the burden of outdated and deteriorating infrastructure, threateni ...moreSensor measures oxygen content of breath
Freiburg, Germany (02 May 2024) – Oxygen saturation in the blood that is either too low or too high can cause lasting physical harm or even death. This is why patients’ oxygen concentrations are monitored continuously in both intensive care and trauma units. However, the pulse oximeters typically clipped onto a patient&rs ...moreUnderstanding the issues using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in OHS
Artificial intelligence is an innovative and transformative technology that has been making waves across various industries & today is the big buzzword in business. But very few of us understand what AI is and means, including OHS practitioners who are starting to use AI in the OHS field.Firstly, the Occupation Health & Safety fie ...more
