S&V Protect Magazine Vol17 No2 Second Quarter 2023
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IN THIS ISSUE:
03 OHS in Focus
- First in a new series: Developing a risk-based safety management system programme, by Leighton Bennett, Benrisk Consulting, Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA.
07 Respiratory Protection
- Handel Street Medical to make 4-ply masks in conjunction with US technology partner Ascend Performance Materials, writes Ashraf Ismail, Durban, KZN, SA.
10 Safety Footwear
- Impact of the new EN ISO 20344-20345-20347 – 2021 version standards for safety and occupational footwear and safety footwear testing.
15 Standards
- Empowering SA’s farmers to export: the role of business process outsourcing providers, by Programmed Process Outsourcing’s Tennille Bell, Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA.
16 Mental Health
- Mental health in construction, by Professor John Smallwood, Professor of Construction Management, Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, E. Cape, SA.
18 Risk Assessment
- The effect of load shedding on workplace safety, by Louise Woodburn, GM Risk Solutions, Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA.
19 Competition Tribunal
- Another fine for Covid-19 over-pricing.
20 Drugs
- Cannabis in the workplace – if it’s detectable in the bloodstream, zero-tolerance companies can fire staff, writes Rona Bekker, policy manager of the National Employers’ Association of SA, Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA.
20 Materials Handling Safety
- Forklift safety is a combination of new technology and better habits, writes Dawn van Dyk, SHEQ manager at CFAO Equipment, Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA.
21 Innovations
- Royal Academy of Engineering’s 2023 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation is jointly awarded for YUNGA local digital security network and FlexiGyn medical diagnostic device.
- Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft unveils in vitro eye irritation test to replace standard animal testing.
- Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft unveils tool to help prevent fires and explosions when venting natural gas lines.
27 Buyers' Guide
- What's on offer.
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Evolution Engineering (01), Hi-Tec Interceptor (02), Palm Footwear/Terrapod (OFC), ProFit Safety Footwear (09), Rebel SafetyGear (04), S&V Calendar (08), S&V Directory (13), SAFLEC (18), Selective International Footwear Kaliber (06).
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- Handel Street Medical to make 4-ply masks in conjunction with US technology partner Ascend Performance Materials
Durban, KZN, SA – Medical mask manufacturer Handel Street Medical is gearing up to manufacture 4-ply technology masks made from zinc-embedded polyamide polymer matrix supplied by our technology partner, Ascend Performance Materials.Production, at a rate of 20 000 masks/day, will begin in September 2023 and will be available to ...moreHealth care and security inventions win £25,000 Engineering Innovation awards
Since 2014, the UK-based Royal Academy of Engineering has awarded an annual ‘Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation’, which this year has been given to 2 recipients, from South Africa and Uganda. The South African entry is aimed at improving women’s health, the Ugandan one at upscaling security. ...moreInnovative in vitro eye irritation test to replace standard animal testing
An end in sight to the cruelty of using live rabbits.Würzburg, Germany (01 March 2023) – In the worst-case scenario, getting chemicals in your eyes can lead to blindness. Until now, the eye irritancy potential of chemical substances has had to be assessed using the Draize test on live rabbits – a standard implemented ...moreVenting natural gas lines: Fraunhofer tool helps prevent fires and explosions
Magdeburg, Germany (01 March 2023) – Lines in natural gas grids must be maintained and serviced regularly. This entails using flares to vent the natural gas. With FlareSimulator, research scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF have developed an assistive tool that calculates the correct ...moreDeveloping a risk-based safety management system programmeAt an OSHAfrica conference, speakers raised the topics of ‘Health & Safety Management Systems’ and ‘Safety Risk Management Systems’ which many people think of as vastly separated from each other.The proposed Occupational Health & Safety Amendment Act (OHSAct) (not promulgated yet) is expected to require saf ...moreImpact of the new EN ISO 20344-20345-20347 – 2021 versionThe ISO standards for safety footwear, EN ISO 20344 (which governs test methods), 20345 and 20347 (the requirements, marking and information to user for safety footwear and occupational footwear respectively) have been updated to a 2021 version.The key changes are:New definitions- seat region becomes heel area- scuff cap: abrasion resista ...moreEmpowering South African farmers to export: the role of BPOs in streamlining the processAgriculture is a consistent, major contributor to South Africa’s exports, offering a wide range of products to a diverse range of customer countries. Food exports must conform to high standards of health and safety, and farmers need help understanding and meeting them, says the writer. ...moreMental health in constructionIntroductionThis article is intended to constitute an ‘Introduction to mental health’, which is a subject on its own, in an endeavour to create awareness of the problem and challenges, and conscientise construction stakeholders.United Kingdom (UK) construction statistics courtesy of The Holistic Health Care Group (2020) indica ...moreThe effect of loadshedding on workplace safetyBy the nature of their work, risk assessors naturally look for things that might go wrong. Loadshedding, viewed by most South Africans as the worst of the country’s many failings, has a negative effect many people don’t consider: it can also affect workplace safety. ...moreAnother fine for Covid-19 over-pricingTribunal fines SAPS hand sanitiser supplier BlueCollar and its partner R3.5m, tells SAPS it can take further legal action against them. ...moreCannabis in the workplace: If it’s detectable in the bloodstream, zero-tolerance companies can fire staffPretoria, Gauteng, SA (04 May 2023) – Since the Constitutional Court judgement in the Prince-matter in 2018, which did no more than legalise the possession and use of cannabis “in private”, employers were uncertain as to the effect this may have on their ability to regulate the use and possession of this drug by their em ...moreForklift safety – a combination of new technology and better habitsWith most accidents in the material handling industry attributable to collisions between forklifts and pedestrians, more needs to be done to reduce injuries and potential fatalities. ...moreFootwear Industry Articles
- Alternative 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. ...moreCelebrity-favoured Golden Goose reveals staggering debt ahead of IPO
Golden Goose, the Italian footwear brand favoured by celebrities like Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift, is preparing to shed its private veil and enter the public eye through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). This seemingly glamorous transition, however, exposes a surprising truth: the company is grappling with significant debt and might be ...moreFrom traditional dress to sneakers - a Japanese success story
Tokyo Kimono Shoes isn’t just a footwear company; it’s a story of innovation, sustainability, and cultural revival. Founded by Shotaro Kawamura, a former logistics professional who witnessed the decline of Japanese brands, Tokyo Kimono Shoes is taking the world by storm with its unique sneakers crafted from recycled kimono fab ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Job Cards
Job cards – are these bureaucratic pieces of paperwork worth anything? The tracking of work, quality control indicators, dates and timing, and non-conformance can be tagged onto this tool and production control and monitoring can be greatly enhanced. The job card can be historical and diagnostic.Can a tannery run production without ...moreIULTCS Young Leather Scientist Grant Programme 2025 announcedThe IULTCS Young Scientist Grant Programme for 2025 is underway. The details follow and further information can be found on the IULTCS website https://iultcs.org/ or by contacting the IUR chair, Dr Volker Rabe (Volker.rabe@tfl.com).Background:The IULTCS is committed to co-operation between the individual member societies and to providing ...moreLet’s talk about greenwashing…
Two days ago, on a Saturday, an email arrived in my SLF inbox from a company in India, complete with brochure attachment for their “innovative Vegan Leather”! ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Anticipate LondonLondon, UK – Anticipate London, which incorporates 4 fairs covering security, fire safety, facilities management, health & safety, and risk management, will be held from 02-04 December 2024 at ExCeL London. The fairs are Facilities Show, Firex, IFSEC, and Safety & Health Expo.Among the keynote speakers are Brindha McDonald, ...moreWeb platform and app aim to improve quality of life for people with Parkinson’s diseaseSankt Augustin, Germany (02 May 2024) – Parkinson’s disease is one of the most prevalent neurodegenerative conditions worldwide. It causes motor impairments such as tremors, slow movement, muscle stiffness, and balance problems. Memory can also worsen as the disease progresses. The individual course of the disease cannot be pr ...moreSensor measures oxygen content of breath
Freiburg, Germany (02 May 2024) – Oxygen saturation in the blood that is either too low or too high can cause lasting physical harm or even death. This is why patients’ oxygen concentrations are monitored continuously in both intensive care and trauma units. However, the pulse oximeters typically clipped onto a patient&rs ...more
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