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A simple scan-and-go 8th December 2025 With Brady Corporation’s automated vehicle inventory checks, you can get a real-time list of the equipment present in a vehicle compared against an established equipment list. When items are missing, select them on-screen and use proximity-increasing sounds and visuals on a portable RFID reader to quickly locate them. Have you ever arrived at an intervention without the necessary equipment or lost tools in the field? How much time do you spend ensuring all equipment […]
Sunny SA has second smallest renewables share 8th December 2025 As extreme weather events such as wildfires, hurricanes and floods intensify around the world, already-stressed energy grids are struggling to keep up, leading to a growing number of power outages globally. Energy comparison experts at iSelect have compiled the global energy outage report, exploring the nations most vulnerable to blackouts by analysing metrics such as the average percentage of the population at risk (elderly or living below the poverty line), […]
Fruity flavours save lives 8th December 2025 This has nothing to do with occupational health and safety, but we thought we’d share a heart-warming piece as we approach the festive season: one South African innovator is set to save the lives of HIV-infected children. An estimated 75,000 children up to the age of 14 died from Aids-related causes in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2024, according to United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organization (WHO) statistics. The figures show that […]
Certified to extinguish 29th September 2025 SafeQuip proudly confirms that its Lith-Ex range of fire extinguishers is the only certified lithium-ion battery fire extinguisher range in South Africa. This distinction becomes increasingly important as lithium-ion batteries become more prevalent in domestic, commercial, and industrial settings, bringing with them unique fire risks that traditional extinguishers simply cannot handle effectively. Lithium-ion batteries, while highly energy-dense and efficient, can occasionally malfunction or become damaged, leading to a dangerous chain reaction called thermal runaway. […]
Breaking things safely 7th October 2025 Jet Demolition, a South African company with over 30 years in the business, has built its reputation on making one of the world’s most dangerous industries significantly safer. “Safety is not just something we do; it is how we operate. It is a fundamental part of our thinking, our tools, and our people,” says Marthinus Botha, Jet Demolition’s safety, health, and environmental (SHE) manager. Technology that keeps people away from danger The company has […]
Draco drops 107-m giant without a hitch 10th October 2025 Draco Group, a specialist contractor with over two decades of experience in hazardous waste management and demolition, has completed one of South Africa’s most technically challenging demolition projects: the controlled blasting and toppling of a structurally compromised 107-m concrete converter stack at Palabora Mining Company (PMC). Built in 1960 and refurbished in the late 1980s, the reinforced concrete stack had reached the end of its serviceable life; by early 2025, […]
Insulated innovation 7th October 2025 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) has developed “Arctect Gear for EV”, which the company claims is the world’s first personal protective equipment (PPE) designed specifically for working on electric vehicles (EVs). The gear was developed in partnership with the Japanese manufacturer, Midori Anzen, and W. L. Gore & Associates G.K. (Gore Japan), a global material science company. It is suitable for various EV-related tasks including maintenance, testing, and manufacturing. According to MFTBC and […]
Africa gets its standards straight 17th October 2025 The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) signed the Kigali Agreement on 9 October, during the ISO Annual Meeting hosted by the Rwanda Standards Board. This establishes a framework for technical cooperation and the adoption of international standards across Africa, addressing needs within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and forming part of the African Union’s (AU’s) Agenda 2063. The ISO and ARSO will coordinate […]
The burnout blind spot 17th October 2025 During Tuesday Consulting’s “Table Talk Tuesday” event at the end of September, Dr Mothomang Diaho, a medical doctor and Gestalt-trained coach, challenged leaders to rethink how they view wellness in the workplace. “Burnout isn’t just an individual issue, it’s a leadership and organisational imperative,” said Diaho at the executive and talent advisory firm’s event. “When leaders run on empty, the ripple effects hit teams, culture, strategy, and, ultimately, performance.” Burnout, recognised by the […]
EnviroServ’s clean sweep crosses borders 13th October 2025 As environmental responsibility gains global recognition, companies are moving beyond compliance towards active stewardship. EnviroServ, a South African subsidiary of the French-based water and waste management specialist SUEZ, has placed sustainability at the centre of its operations through community engagement initiatives. On 26 September 2025, marking World Environmental Health Day during Environmental Awareness Month, EnviroServ conducted a company-wide clean-up initiative. Employees across South Africa, Mozambique, and Uganda spent an hour clearing litter […]
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