S&V Protect Magazine Vol17 No4 Fourth Quarter 2023
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IN THIS ISSUE:
03 Upfront
- 4Tify Africa resurrection bid – ‘Still no finality’.
- A+A Fair: As expected, digitalisation and sustainability – and fashion – were main focuses. Comment by Deane Nothard, BBF Safety Group, Rob Gingell, Rebel Safety Gear, and René Muschalle, Desma Schuhmaschinen.
09 OHS in Focus
- The third in a new series: Take the Test, advises Leighton Bennett, Benrisk Consulting, Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA. What disciplines contribute to the Occupational Health & Safety Practitioner’s capability and competence?
09 PPE Care
- Safeguarding your safety gear: A short guide to PPE maintenance by OH&S consultants Yaseen Francis and Simamnkele Ngxesha.
10 Substance Abuse
- From crisis to success: Increased testing linked to workplace alcohol and substance abuse decrease, and Driving responsibly: Alcohol and drug testing should be mandatory for South African eCommerce delivery drivers – 2 articles by Rhys Evans of ALCO-Safe.
12 Septic Waste
- Championing legal waste disposal: Sanisure solution ensures compliance forseptic tank waste generators, by Robert Erasmus of Sanisure.
13 Standards
- Toy safety – it’s not all a game, as ASTM International publishes a revision to its Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety.
13 Innovations
- Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft: Aid for victims in disaster zones – a drone with ears.
- Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft: Inspired by mussels – printable adhesives for tissues and bones.
16 Buyers' Guide
- What's on offer.
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- A+A: As expected, digitalisation and sustainability – and fashion – were main focuses
Düsseldorf, Germany – A+A, which takes place every 2 years, is viewed by most PPE OEMs and distributors in southern Africa as the world’s leading trade fair for safety, security, and health at work.It’s certainly big. This year there were 2,200 exhibiting companies from 58 nations in 12 halls on more than 80,300 squ ...moreTake the test
What disciplines contribute to the Occupational Health & Safety Practitioner’s capability and competence? ...moreSafeguarding your safety gear: A short guide to PPE maintenance.
In the realm of household safety, we often take extra care to protect our loved ones from potential hazards – like storing cleaning detergents out of reach of curious toddlers. The workplace is comparable in this regard. Prioritising workplace safety is important, but we also need to be mindful of the importance of maintaining pers ...moreChampioning legal waste disposal: Sanisure solution ensures compliance for septic tank waste generators
Durban, KZN, SA (17 November 2023) – Sanitation and hygiene services provider Sanitech has added Sanisure to its range. Sanisure is an advanced product that supports organisations in various sectors - such as mining and industrial sites, residential estates, office parks, and hospitality establishments – in proactively managin ...moreAid for victims in disaster zones: A drone with ears
When a natural disaster such as an earthquake occurs, every minute counts. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are often used to assist the search for survivors as they can provide an initial overview of difficult-to-reach areas and help to detect victims — provided they are visible. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Communica ...moreInspired by mussels: printable adhesives for tissues and bones
Titanium hip implants do not last forever — they gradually loosen, sooner or later losing their hold on the bone as it recedes over time. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP have been working alongside the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB and the Fraunhofer U ...more4Tify Africa resurrection bid – still no finalityThe application to resurrect 4Tify Africa – formerly North Safety – and other subsidiaries of African Boomerang Holdings, reported in the last issue of S&V Protect, is still ongoing, attorney Kobus van Niekerk, of Pretoria-based JI van Niekerk Inc., representing African Boomerang, has confirmed.Two creditors said the ...moreFrom crisis to success: increased testing linked to workplace alcohol and substance abuse decreaseJohannesburg, Gauteng, SA (09 November 2023) – Alcohol and substance abuse is not the type of problem that waits until after working hours. It’s a growing crisis with significant implications in the workplace for productivity, safety, and employee well-being, particularly while people are on the clock. Many organisations have ...moreDriving Responsibly: Alcohol and drug testing should be mandatory for South African eCommerce delivery driversJohannesburg, Gauteng, SA (30 November 2023) – With the South African eCommerce market projected to experience a remarkable 17.9% increase in 2023, contributing to a global growth rate of 17%, the demand for efficient delivery services has surged to meet this expanding sector. Although 'click and collect' options offer convenience, ...moreKey toy safety standard revised by ASTM International: Toy safety – it’s not all a gameWest Conshohocken, Pa., USA (15 November 2023) – ASTM International – formerly the American Society for Testing & Materials – has published a revision to its Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety (F963) to reflect changes approved by its toy safety subcommittee (F15.22).This specification serves to ad ...moreFootwear Industry Articles
- Skechers going private to compete smarter?
Skechers has announced its acquisition by private equity firm 3G Capital for $63 per share — a 30% premium over its recent stock price — marking its shift from public to private ownership by Q3 2025. Once the deal closes, Skechers will be delisted from the NYSE, and public shareholders will receive a cash payout. CEO Robe ...moreTechnically, all the brands have good modelsPretoria, Gauteng, SA – Well it's always difficult to say how accurate the count is because it's done in November, 7 months before the actual race day. So it's not done physically on the day, and it can change over that time. For example, people can change brands because they aren’t working anymore for them and also a lot of b ...moreHail-fellow, well-met, in a genuine way - Obituary: Denis Manning – Kronies Footwear, Trenzado Footwear (29/03/1954-18/03/2025)
Sadly, Denis Manning passed away on Tuesday, 18 March after a battle with cancer, 11 days before his 71st birthday.Denis arrived in South Africa with his wife, Jane, in March 1976 and settled in Pinetown. He joined Kronies as a trainee factory manager and worked there for many years, firstly with Hans Krohn and Doug Roberts and then ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Back to off? - Sam Setter's 'Pills': For readers who need some wry medicinal humourOur industry has been submitted for years to the unrealistic and ideological EU sustainability directives, mainly pushed by Dutch ex-EU commissioner Frans Timmermans, who, not happy with the damage he has done in the EU, now tries to ruin the political atmosphere in his own country. These directives have more to do with ideology than with ...moreGet the message across on World Leather Day, urges Leather Working Group
On Saturday 26th April 2025, the global leather industry will come together in recognition of the fourth edition of World Leather Day—a global movement dedicated to celebrating leather as a material and promoting a deeper understanding of the leather industry. This social media kit can be used by Leather Naturally members and i ...moreAfrican Merino: Severe electricity, water breakdowns, ‘but we’re carrying on’
Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng, SA – Wool-on sheepskin tannery African Merino Trading is playing catch-up following 30 consecutive days without water, and 75 days since January during which they either had no water and/or no electricity, preventing production.“Since we stopped exporting and downsized 8 years ago, we’ve been p ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- The recipe for success and safety - the strategic value of ISO 22000 certification in the food industry
Durban, KZN, SA (08 January 2025) – In today's increasingly globalised food industry, consumer trust and product safety is everything, but businesses must go beyond mere compliance and strive for excellence to thrive in this competitive context. ISO 22000 certification offers a strategic solution to achieve these goals, providing th ...moreNew standard for PFAS assessment for consumer products ‘is useful for manufacturers, consumers, laboratories, and regulators’W. Conshohocken, Pa., U.S. (07 January 2025) – A new ASTM International standard will provide users with a road map for planning and executing assessments of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products and articles. The new standard, which will be published as F3700, was developed by ASTM&rsqu ...moreMine deaths in SA ‘lowest ever’ in 2024Extract from the release of 2024 mine health and safety statistics by Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, on 23 January 2025. ...more
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