Category:SHEQ Management Handbook 2019
Preventing diseases and injuries essential for economic growth
Despite comprehensive occupational health and safety legislation, workplace deaths remain high, with occupational diseases often the cause. Companies should take action by educating themselves...
Digging into safety in the mining industry
As it is a hazardous environment in which to work, the mining sector should be prepared for every eventuality by providing the correct personal...
Forestry: High risk, but manageable
Forestry is widely considered to be one of the most dangerous industries in which to work, but that doesn’t mean it has to be...
Harvesting the rewards of safe farming
Agriculture is essential to the welfare of a country. Good farming processes feed a nation, while poor farming methods could endanger the lives of...
Stamp of approval
Investing in health and safety training and certification helps prevent injuries in the workplace and saves companies money in the long run. There are...
Protecting the biggest asset
Employees are undoubtedly one of the biggest assets to any organisation. It is important to ensure the physical and mental well-being of employees to...
First line of defence
While it is important to have occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and practices in place, it is often the PPE that acts as...
A new standard for OHS management systems
The new, internationally accepted occupational health and safety management systems standard requires the entire system to act as a preventative tool rather than a...
Why legalities should be left to a legal professional
With highly qualified staff and two decades of experience in the industry, Mark Dittke Attorneys offers specialised services in the fields of health and...
Guiding health and safety
Legislation on health and safety in South Africa is complex and can appear overwhelming, but it offers the industry some guidance on best practices...
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