Editor’s Letter

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Editor's Letter

Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.

19th August 2026

Standards without spine?

Standards without spine? 19th August 2026 If you specify SABS-tested materials, hold a Letter of Authority, or simply trust that “SABS-approved” means something on...

5th August 2026

Higher ground for humanoid robots

Higher ground for humanoid robots 5th August 2026 Over the past decade, technology hasn’t ceased to amaze. But, as much as the consumer side...

1st May 2026

Shell yeah, space farming

Shell yeah, space farming 24th April 2026 Occupational health and safety is evolving. For astronauts, the next frontier in workplace well-being might not be...

4th March 2026

Polluter turned pioneer

Polluter turned pioneer 4th March 2026 “In China, more wind turbines and solar panels were installed last year than in the rest of the...

13th January 2026

Drones take flight in a factory of the future

Drones take flight in a factory of the future 4th December 2025 Who knew the future of factory safety would involve teaching engineers to...

10th November 2025

When priority produces profits

When priority produces profits 16th October 2025 Here’s something that might surprise you: while global companies are pulling back on climate reporting, African businesses...

16th September 2025

Chemical exposure’s hidden inheritance

Chemical exposure’s hidden inheritance 15th August 2025 As a father myself, few things concern me more than the idea that our workplaces might unknowingly...

25th June 2025

The one-week rule

The one-week rule 25th June 2025 Remember when scoring an international business trip felt like winning the office lottery? Reality check: your body disagrees...

13th May 2025

Happiness quantified

Happiness quantified 14th April 2025 This just puts a smile on my face: Dr Alphonsus Obayuwana, a contributor for Psychology Today and a renowned...

3rd March 2025

Short stories for safety professionals

Short stories for safety professionals 3rd March 2025 To be honest, many books on health and safety are just drab and textbook-like. Real Meeting...

6th February 2025

Shoulder to shoulder with innovation

Shoulder to shoulder with innovation 3rd December 2024 Numerous technologies that enhance occupational health and safety, such as artificial intelligence and virtual or augmented...