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S&V Protect Magazine

S&V Protect Magazine is the only South African magazine publication aimed exclusively at the PPE end user. The magazine is published quarterly and covers all aspects of the personal protective equipment and occupational health and safety industry. With editorial contributions from professionals within the industry the publication covers all aspects of the industry. The magazine is published digitally and is available for free via email and on our website.   

S&V PROTECT MAGAZINE VOL18 NO4 FOURTH QUARTER 2024

IN THIS ISSUE:

03 OHS in Focus
- The Fire and Life Safety Blame Game – a presentation by Leighton Bennett, Benrisk Consulting, Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA

14 Local Manufacturing
- The importance of supporting local manufacturing to preserve South Africa’s footwear industry, by Brad Joyce, director of business development at Neptun Safety Footwear.

16 Anti-Static Protection
- Standard socks could shock: The hidden danger in anti-static work environments, by Deane Northard, BBF Safety Group marketing manager.

18 Fire Protection
- PPG’s flexible epoxy coating provides modular constructions with hours of fire protection.

19 Standards
- Mitigate risks and enhance efficiency – the ISO accreditation advantage, by Robert Erasmus, MD of Sanitech.
- ASTM International devises test methods for breathability of infant products.

21 Personnel
- Mastering contractor management for safety, business efficiency and growth in the mining industry, by Roscoe Bremer, business development executive of KBC Health & Safety.
- Fostering safety through commitment by empowering workforce development and lifelong dedication, by Sian Thurtell, COO of KBC Health & Safety.

23 Respiratory Protection
- How dangerous is Radon? Press release by Radonova Laboratories.

24 MBSA National Safety Competition
- MBA North members place in top 4 of every category - again.

26 Innovation
- Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft: AI solution shows truck drivers where to park.
- Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft: Harnessing AI to fight global deforestation.
- Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft: EV battery enclosures with lower carbon emissions.
- Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft: Fungal mycelium as the basis for sustainable products.
- Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft: Data-efficient foundation model for biomarker detection.
- Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft: Mobile test platform for offshore wind turbines.

35 Buyers' Guide
- What's on offer.

Advertisers in this Issue
BBF Safety Group/Bova (11), Claw Boot (03, 06), Dangee Carken/Grittgear (02), Kaliber (05, 15), Neptun Boot (09), Palm Footwear/Terrapod (OFC), Rainbow Group (17), Rebel SafetyGear (08), S&V Calendar (this page), S&V Directory (20), SAFLEC (31), SAPEMA PPE Conference (13).

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Footwear Industry Articles

  • AI is putting an end to counterfeit sneakers
    Osmo’s AI-powered scent authentication machine in action, revolutionizing the fight against counterfeit sneakers by detecting unique chemical profiles with remarkable precision.As the sneaker resale market continues to boom, counterfeit goods remain a persistent concern for both luxury and mass-market brands. Counterfeiters have bec ...more
  • AMSA: ‘Perturbing trend’ in imports
    Durban, KZN, SA – As the economy still seems to be precariously poised due to various exogenous variables, I remain very cautious about looking into the future.The formal sector of the economy has not fared well in terms of employment as measured by Clothing Industry Bargaining Council figures (see attached chart).It appears that th ...more
  • NCRF: ‘A very complicated stew’
    Cape Town, W. Cape, SA – The NCRF has 10 members with very different approaches to all sorts of things, so a forecast is difficult.We’re keeping an eye on factors including reduced interest rates, the two-pot retirement system, and political outcomes, and there is a degree of optimism, but I’m not willing to attach any f ...more
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Leather Industry Articles

  • Agency company changes
    Cape Town, W. Cape, SA – Gert Bosch and Arné Husselman left TST Agencies earlier this year.Bosch started Bosch Technical Services (Pty) Ltd (BTS), which began trading on 01 March, servicing the tanning industry. He represents a number of principals including some formerly represented by TST.Husselman has left the industry and ...more
  • Sam Setter's 'Pills': For readers who need some wry medicinal humour
    It’s the middle-class market, not the rich, where the real money isAlthough I fully realise that luxury is a very important factor for the leather industry, I believe that we focus too much on this particular sector, and forget the day-to-day use of leather. There aren’t too many people who can afford a €100 000 bag, a &e ...more
  • Hide demand steady amid growing global supply, gelatine plants absorbing higher number of lower grades
    The picture I get of the leather industry globally is that it is losing share in all its markets for a variety of reasons. In South Africa, the situation is compounded by cash-strapped consumers choosing cheaper alternatives. Cape Produce Company is at the beginning of the leather process, and it supplies all leather markets in SA and internationally. I asked CEO Benjy Lapiner if the picture is as bleak as I’m told. No, he said, but… ...more
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