S&V Protect Magazine Vol17 No1 First Quarter 2023
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IN THIS ISSUE:
03 Safety Footwear
- Soon it will be time to ditch the basics.
- What's coming in safety footwear 2023? Opinion from Australian brand Kamu.
- How new technology and innovation make the difference in safety footwear. From US safety publication OH&S.
- Next generation safety footwear: A paper by D. Janson et al of the University of Bath which outlines new visions for the fundamental item of PPE.
15 Health
- SA Sugar Association welcomes government's decision to keep sugar tax unchanged while it pursues product diversification.
- 'Health' laws harm small business - opinion by Gary Moore of the Free Market Foundation.
17 Gender Issues
- 'Unisex' may work for fashion, but for PPE it's wrong, says Sisi Safety Wear brand manager Desiree Hlubi.
19 Substance Abuse
- SA needs to tone down its alcohol over-consumption culture, says ALCO-Safe's Rhys Evans.
20 Contamination
- 3M to exit PFAS manufacturing by the end of 2025.
21 Standards
- ASTM International revises clothing storage units standard.
- ASTM International to address pet product safety.
22 Buyers' Guide
- What's on offer.
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Evolution Engineering (01), Hi-Tec Interceptor (OFC), Palm Footwear/Terrapod (02), ProFit Safety Footwear (08), Rebel SafetyGear (04), S&V Calendar (18), S&V Directory (16), SAFLEC (13), Selective International Footwear Kaliber (06).
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- Next Generation Safety Footwear
D. Janson*, S.T. Newman, V. Dhokia, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, United Kingdom. © 2019 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) Peer-review under responsibility o ...moreHow new technology and innovation make the difference in footwear safety
Tech-driven innovations are the key to providing workers with footwear that is comfortable, safe and convenient. US safety publication OH&S says new technology is the key: ...moreSugar industry 'pleased with government’s decision to keep sugar tax unchanged while it pursues product diversification'
Durban, KZN, SA (Wednesday 22 February 2023) - The South African Sugar Association (SASA) welcomes government’s decision to keep the Health Promotion Levy (HPL) unchanged for the following two fiscal years to accord the sugar industry space to pursue diversification. The announcement was made by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in ...more'Unisex' may work for fashion, but for PPE it's wrong
Pinetown, KZN, SA (15 February 2023) - Notorious for workplace accidents and injuries on the job, construction is a risky business. Between working at heights, operating heavy machinery and hard physical labour, there is a lot of room for things to go wrong. While Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is designed to counter many of the haza ...moreSA needs to tone down its alcohol over-consumption culture
Pretoria, Gauteng, SA (23 February 2023) - Substance abuse is a major problem in most countries. While it is extremely challenging for governments to tackle alcohol and drug abuse on its own, fortunately the private sector has stepped up and taken responsibility for ensuring their employees are safe in the workplace, while addressing the ...moreWhat's coming in safety footwear 2023?Australian safety footwear brand Kamu outlined what it believes are the safety footwear trends to watch: ...moreSOON IT WILL BE TIME TO DITCH THE BASICSWith Conti suits and overalls, safety footwear is the most ubiquitous item of PPE. And because it's made and sold in vast numbers for every level of worker, the corollaries are price pressure, basic design and performance, and ex-stock supply.But Internet articles on safety footwear trends point to the opposite:- Footwear that is increasi ...more'Health' laws harm small businessFree Market Foundation [FMF@fmfsa.org] 12 12 2022. This article was first published on Businesslive.co.za on 28 November 2022 Gary Moore is a Senior Consultant at the Free Market Foundation. He was a practising attorney in Johannesburg for 30 years. He is the author of published articles and monographs about the rule of la ...more3M to exit PFAS manufacturing by the end of 2025Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – known as PFAS – are widely used, long lasting chemicals, used to make fluoropolymer coatings and products that resist heat, oil, stains, grease, and water. Components of PFAS break down very slowly over time. Because of their widespread use and their persistence in the environment, many PFAS are found in the blood of people and animals all over the world and are present at low levels in a variety of food products and in the environment ...moreASTM International revises clothing storage units standardASTM International, formerly known as American Society for Testing and Materials, is an international standards organization that develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems, and services. ...moreFootwear Industry Articles
- Nike 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 ...moreSGS adds to its ‘green’ certifications
International testing, inspection and certification company SGS has launched 2 additions to its SGS Green Marks programme: Product Carbon Footprint and Carbon Footprint Reduced. Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) is an essential measurement of greenhouse gas emission and removal within a product’s life cycle. Brands, manufacturers, ...moreSkechers-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 ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Poor 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 ...moreSurge in exports to Brazil and Argentina in 2023 : Is South America a new Eldorado for SA’s automotive leather industry?
Note: S&V African Leather asked both Bader SA and Pangea SA, SA’s – and Africa’s – surviving specialist automotive leather tanneries, to comment for this article. At the deadline, neither had responded. ...moreA gentle, decent man who contributed to a better environment professionally and personally
Obituary: Roger Alec Rowswell – Somerset West Municipality, Cape Town Municipality, Leather Industries Research Institute, Tannery Environmental Consultancy Services (12/01/1948 – 20/08/2024) ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- NCC blitz on ‘incorrectly marked’ gloves catches at least 3 importers, potentially threatens much wider group
Importers beware! The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has immense power over the labelling of goods, and it appears to be stepping up its efforts to police labelling legislation.A KZN-based PPE distributor, which has been a regular importer of plain white cotton gloves – 3 containers a year for 10 years, 120 000 pairs per co ...moreReport addresses how standards activities in innovative industries underpin sustainability effortsW. Conshohocken, Pa., U.S.A. (02 May 2024) – A major new report from ASTM International highlights the impactful role that standards play in supporting global innovation trends. The Standardization Impact Report (SIR) serves to showcase the direct links between these emerging technologies and the work of several key ASTM commit ...moreBeing 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 ...more
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