S&V Protect Magazine Vol16 No1 First Quarter 2022
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IN THIS ISSUE:
03 PPE and the Environment
- The environmental price of battling Covid is something we haven't yet tackled, according to a paper in the Journal of Hazardous Materials, and the authors say face masks and similar products are a source of serious pollution.
- Masks and other PPE 'could be converted into fuel' is an article which dates back to the beginning of the pandemic, in Taylor & Francis Online.
08 Safety Footwear
- BBF's Lemaitre safety footwear range: Old favourites and new additions.
09 Compliance
- Occupational health is just as important as occupational safety - and about to become more expensive for non-compliant businesses, writes Louise Woodburn of KBC Risk Solutions.
- Safety first - business process outsourcing can help you manage OHSA compliance effectively, writes Gean Botha of Programmed Process Outsourcing.
11 Medical Expenses
- Don't let unforeseen medical expenses ruin your year or your financial future, writes Tony Singleton of Turnberry.
12 Mining
- SA engineering firm BBE uses local experience to plan ventilation and cooling in Mexico's mines.
13 Labour Issues
- Highlighting the value of the 'Temporary Employment Service' in healthcare through agility and cost-effectiveness, by Donald McMillan of Allmed Healthcare Professionals.
14 Innovations - The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
- Harsh environments: Sensor systems perform under pressure.
- Medical: Battling myocardial infarction with drug-coated balloon catheters.
- Medical - Biomedicine: RNA therapy for heart failure and organ fibrosis.
- Medical and medical engineering: A mobile app and AI software to speed up skin-cancer diagnosis.
- Optimised traffic flows and improved pedestrian safety: Traffic lights controlled using artificial intelligence.
- A laser process for surface finishing: Lotus cleaning effects by laser.
23 Notice Board
- Obituary for Clyde Beattie, vice chairman of SAPEMA, by Deleane Luzzatto.
24 Buyers' Guide
- What's on offer.
Advertisers in this Issue
BBF Safety Group/Lemaitre (OFC), Hi-Tec Interceptor Teleza Chelsea boot (02), Rebel SafetyGear (05), Selective International Footwear/Kaliber (07).
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Footwear Industry Articles
- Comrades Marathon 2025Because of its broad appeal and the number – 23 000 is the maximum allowed – and diversity of its participants, the Comrades is regarded as a key indicator of the popularity of running shoe brands in SA. Runners, who have to register by early December for the race in June the following year, are asked to fill in the brand ...moreSkechers going private to compete smarter?
Skechers has announced its acquisition by private equity firm 3G Capital for $63 per share — a 30% premium over its recent stock price — marking its shift from public to private ownership by Q3 2025. Once the deal closes, Skechers will be delisted from the NYSE, and public shareholders will receive a cash payout. CEO Robe ...moreYour next Dollar might have an Amazon or Walmart logo
Walmart and Amazon are exploring the idea of creating their own digital dollars, known as stablecoins. These are cryptocurrencies tied to the U.S. dollar, designed to hold steady value — unlike Bitcoin or other volatile coins. If launched, these corporate coins could let shoppers pay directly on Amazon or at Walmart without using tr ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- ‘Real Leather. Stay different.’ chooses Taipei to host 2025 international final
The Leather & Hide Council of America (LHCA) has selected Taipei, Taiwan, as the host city for the 5th annual Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD) international student design competition final, scheduled for 27-28 October 2025.Following events in London and Milan, the competition now underscores Asia's rising prominence as a hub for ...moreEuropean Commission Confirms Country Risk Classification in preparation for EUDR
Ahead of the legal deadline of 30th June 2025, the European Commission has adopted the Implementing Act on the Country Benchmarking System under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), effective from 22nd May 2025. This regulatory step is a pivotal development in the EU’s ongoing environmental strategy, aiming to curb deforestation linked to commodity imports. ...moreWorld Leather Day… - Sam Setter's 'Pills': For readers who need some wry medicinal humourLeather Naturally again promoted World Leather Day, and luckily for its members they provided a social media kit, which people could use for participating in the promotion. Like last year this initiative is not a global leather industry initiative but a promotional action by LN, supported by LWG and SLF as described in the mentioned &ldqu ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- South Africa’s first safety escape room for hands-on health and safety training
South Africa's first safety escape room was set up at Phalaborwa Mining Company (PMC) in November last year by health and safety solutions provider KBC.“We required a fresh approach to training,” said Mabore Macheru, Manager in Training Development and Contractor Management at PMC. “This offers an interactive and practic ...moreNew standard for PFAS assessment for consumer products ‘is useful for manufacturers, consumers, laboratories, and regulators’W. Conshohocken, Pa., U.S. (07 January 2025) – A new ASTM International standard will provide users with a road map for planning and executing assessments of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products and articles. The new standard, which will be published as F3700, was developed by ASTM&rsqu ...moreUnderstanding respirator PPE
The subject of Respirator Personal Protective Equipment is confusing until one understands the basic concept requirements.OHS Act defines Respiratory Protective Equipment as a device which is worn over at least the mouth and nose to prevent the inhalation of air borne hazardous chemical substances and which is of a type or conforms to a s ...more
