S&V Protect Magazine Vol16 No3 Third Quarter 2022
The only SA magazine aimed exclusively at the PPE end user.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
03 Upfront
- PPE heists: A string of armed thefts in Gauteng suggest branded safety footwear and high-end workwear have attracted criminal syndicate interest.
08 Chemicals
- PFAS: Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl substances are a mouthful. They are also everywhere, and they're a problem.
10 Medicine
- Healthcare in Africa: Why governments should encourage, not nationalise, the private health care sector, by Eustace Davie, director, Free Market Foundation.
11 Safety Footwear
- Foot care in the workplace i more than just appropriate footwear, says Dr Anette Thompson, specialist podiatrist at SISI Safety Wear.
12 Personnel
- Outsourcing onboarding is crucial to both cost savings and safety standards in mining, writes Jared Kangisser, CEO of KBC Health & Safety.
- The post-pandemic conundrum - the WFH model and intoxication in the workplace, by Rhys Evans, MD at ALCO-Safe.
- If your seasonal workforce isn't compliant, it could spell disaster, writes Donné Nieman, sales director Western Cape at Workforce Staffing.
15 Innovation - The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
- Fraunhofer technology provides environmental satellites with vision.
17 Trade Fairs & Conferences
- 'Positive industry turnout' for Securex, A-OSH Expo, Facilities Management Expo and Firexpo 2022 trade shows, writes Mark Anderson of Specialised Exhibitions.
18 Buyers' Guide
- What's on offer.
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BBF Safety Group/Lemaitre (OFC), Hi-Tec Interceptor (02), Rebel SafetyGear (04), S&V Calendar (01), S&V Directory (14), SAFLEC (16), Selective International Footwear/Kaliber (07).
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Footwear Industry Articles
- Skechers-Shein partnership: Dilution or strategic expansion?
Since 2023, Skechers’ decision to sell on Shein has raised eyebrows. Known for its comfortable, casual, and sometimes athletic shoes, Skechers occupies a market space perceived to offer higher quality compared to Shein’s fast-fashion, low-price model. This move has some analysts worried about a potential dilution of Skech ...moreSpringbok sponsors – and as a sports shop we can’t get a single jerseyPort Elizabeth, E. Cape, SA – What we hear is that both Nike and Adidas are losing sales internationally.Here, however, we’re affected by Nike’s Springbok sponsorship deal – as a sports shop, we can’t get a single Springbok rugby jersey or replica shirt. We couldn’t get them during the World Cup, we cou ...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 ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Ostrich: ‘Stable to positive’ – the good days continue
Mossel Bay, W. Cape, SA – We are now nearly 5 years down the line, since the KKI and Mosstrich/SCOT merger. The new name Cape Karoo International (CKI) is now well known among all international and local buyers of ostrich leather. Our clients across the globe also have switched now to “CKI” as the new brand, understandin ...moreCelebrity panel to judge ‘Real Leather’ competition
Washington, DC, U.S. (16 August 2024) – The promotional blog Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD), funded by the Leather & Hide Council of America (LHCA) to promote U.S. leather internationally, organises an annual international student design competition. It has issued the following release: ...moreEleGrade: High-end leather upgrading solutions
Waalwijk, the Netherlands (12 August 2024) – Stahl, a leading provider of speciality coatings and treatments for flexible substrates, has recently extended its EleGrade® portfolio of high-end leather upgrading solutions for a wide range of industries and end markets.Leather upgrading solutions are key to maximisin ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Being mentally prepared for emergencies: At home, at work, take time to practise your reaction to potential dangers
In the light of the tragic George building collapse being fresh in our minds, would you know what to do if an emergency occurred while you were on the job or at home?Do you know what actions to take if a co-worker was seriously injured, a fire ignited, a vehicle accident or a structure collapsed? Are you prepared to react?Emergencies and ...moreThe 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 ...moreUnderstanding how compliance training and the QCTO apply to your workplace
Potchefstroom, N.W. Province, SA (17 July 2024) – In South Africa, navigating the rapidly changing landscape of workplace training can feel overwhelming. We are in the midst of a momentous transition to the Occupational Qualification Sub-Framework (OQSF) overseen by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and this shif ...more
