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
- Clusters ‘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. ...moreCan Uber Eats help Allbirds turn a profit?
Allbirds, the sustainable footwear brand, has made a strategic move by partnering with Uber Eats, despite facing significant financial struggles. The company continues to prioritize sustainability in every aspect, from its products to logistics, and this collaboration further highlights that commitment. Throu ...moreGlobal footwear trends and the impact of evolving consumer behaviour on exportsSponsored by the SA Footwear & Leather Export Council (SAFLEC).The worldwide footwear sector is experiencing notable changes driven by technology advancements, evolving fashion trends, and shifting consumer preferences. Below are the significant trends and shifts in consumer purchasing habits.Current Trends in Footwear1. Emphasis on s ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- LEATHER FRIENDS?
Perhaps not quite ‘the enemy of my enemy is my friend’, but ‘natural’ materials have more in common with each other than with the arch enemy, plastics ...moreKeeping leather relevant for the future…
Last month’s SLF article focused on the future of automotive leather and the changes being felt in the sector. This month, the focus is more generally around the crossroads that leather finds itself at, trying to hold on to the heritage of being one of the oldest industries on earth, while at the same time needing to be an industry of the future. ...moreHide demand steady amid growing global supply, gelatine plants absorbing higher number of lower grades
The picture I get of the leather industry globally is that it is losing share in all its markets for a variety of reasons. In South Africa, the situation is compounded by cash-strapped consumers choosing cheaper alternatives. Cape Produce Company is at the beginning of the leather process, and it supplies all leather markets in SA and internationally. I asked CEO Benjy Lapiner if the picture is as bleak as I’m told. No, he said, but… ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Test methods for breathability of infant products focus of new subcommitteeSubcommittee F15.12 aims to fill the gap on breathing hazards for infant products W. Conshohocken, Pa., U.S. (26 September 2024) – ASTM’s consumer products committee (F15) has begun a new subcommittee on Firmness and Breathability of Juvenile Products (F15.12) on infant breathability test methods. The subcommitt ...moreStandard socks could shock: The hidden danger in anti-static work environments
Pinetown, KZN, SA – In any environment where the build-up of static electricity has been determined to be a risk, anti-static footwear must be worn. Anti-static footwear is designed to help dissipate the accumulation of static electricity from the body while still providing a reasonable level of resistance to electrical hazards from ...moreCircular economy: Fungal mycelium as the basis for sustainable products
Potsdam, Germany (02 September 2024) – Fungi have more to offer than meets the eye. Their thread-like cells, which grow extensively and out of sight underground like a network of roots, offer huge potential for producing sustainable, biodegradable materials. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP in ...more
