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
- An extended family with multiple businesses, and a shared passion
Cape Town, W. Cape, SA – It’s a complicated leather dynasty covering 2 generations and 6 family members (so far), mixed heritages, and 4 varied businesses which have 2 things in common – they use leather, and they rely on design creativity to produce saleable products.Tiziano Gottardo and his son from his third marriage, ...moreRelationships have to be more equalCape Town, W. Cape, SA – I’m sure Nike’s decision to drop so many retailers can’t have helped their recent performance, but I don’t know how much damage that did to them.It was mostly motivated by the opportunity to double their markup – that’s the only reason that makes sense. But what they didn& ...moreAlternative to master plan is not anarchyNote: This article is about the Department of Trade, Industry & Competition’s master plans as a concept, not about the R-CTFL Master Plan specifically. ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- NET ZERO LEATHER
The global business community seems determined to reach net zero carbon emissions by the year 2050. The definition of what is net zero and how it can be achieved using off-setting was covered in the magazine before.This article will focus on leather and how it can be a leading material in ensuring that products made from it can be part of ...morePoor market for sheepskins, hides steadyDialogue with Cape Produce Co. MD Greg FeinbergAre there any issues with sheepskins in terms of quality and availability?Quality and availability are both relatively steady (based on the usual seasonal variations). The primary issues on both lines are market related (demand vs supply) with both Merinos and Dorpers experiencing unpreceden ...moreSam Setter's 'Pills': For readers who need some wry medicinal humour" You can’t help those who don’t help themselvesThe International Trade Centre in Geneva spent a large amount of money in order to analyse the leather value chain in Mongolia. An extensive value chain study was made from the raising of the animals up to the finished product. The ITC presented a strategy proposal to the Go ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- The long overdue overhaul of South African construction health and safety (H&S)IntroductionNotable events in the South African construction industry over decades indicate a need to overhaul South African construction health and safety (H&S), and for that matter, quality management, which requires a range of interventions.‘Chapter 1 The need for construction health and safety’ in the title Applied Con ...moreFrom lectures to life-saving skills - transforming safety training with Hazard Parks
Randburg, Gauteng, SA – Hazard Parks offer an innovative and practical solution for, companies seeking to prioritise employee safety and well-being in high-risk industries. The constant challenge for most organisations lies in ensuring that their employees are not only aware of safety protocols but are also equipped to handle real-l ...moreGeorge disaster highlights the importance of compliance and the right people partnerCape Town, W. Cape, SA (19 June 2024) – The catastrophic collapse of a near-completed building under construction in George in May 2024, which resulted in at least 34 fatalities and many more injured, has shone a spotlight on the need for compliance. This includes health and safety compliance as well as industrial relations (IR) and ...more
