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Elevating safety solutions in work at height
On August 27, Gravity Training, in conjunction with Cairnmead, hosted the work-at-height safety workshop at the Gravity Training venue. The event was noteworthy in...
A liquid-nitrogen solution to prevent agriculture loss
Dearman, a technology company delivering zero-emission, clean cooling and power solutions, has launched a new project aimed at reducing wasted harvests in South Africa....
Porsche drops diesel, gears up for electric future
Having risen in prominence during the last decade for its low fuel consumption and generally low emissions, the diesel engine made its way into...
What went wrong at Grenfell?
While a number of fires in the Gauteng region have held the headlines over the past few months, the inquiry into the Grenfell Tower...
Together we move South Africa forward
Transport month, celebrated in October each year, is about celebrating the critical role that transport and logistics have to play in both the social...
A-OSH expo moves to Botswana!
Bringing together all aspects of occupational health and safety (OHS) in the workplace, A-OSH Expo Botswana will showcase the latest products, technologies and services,...
Cannabis and the workplace
Since the Constitutional Court legalised the private possession and use of cannabis during September, many concerns have been raised about what this would mean...
Running on (almost) empty
The 2018 Shell Eco-Marathon challenges student teams from around the world to design, build and drive the most energy-efficient vehicles they can develop. The...
Strikes and their economic consequences
Jacki Condon, MD of Apache Security Services, asks if strike action improves labour relations, drives worker safety and encourages productivity, or discourages economic development?...
Dates for A-Osh 2019 announced
The ninth A-OSH Expo will take place in 2019 and will once again be Africa’s largest occupational health and safety (OHS) trade show –...
Easily print lean and safety signs at your premises
When you’re looking for a partner in printing, you might think they’re all the same, says Brady… Take a quick side-by-side look and you’ll...
First aid – for man’s best friend
At SHEQ Management, we normally write about the health and safety of two-legged creatures (as in humans). But what about health and safety for...
Solar-powered shopping on the rise
Massmart has become one of the biggest producers of renewable energy within the South African retail sector, with the unveiling of its latest photovoltaic...
Leading the way
Certification, conformance and compliance within the logistics sector reduces the number of injuries on duty, as well as the number of vehicle accidents, while...
Combatting slips and trips
Slips, trips and falls can result in both fatal and non-fatal workplace accidents – and they are among the most frequently occurring types of...