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4th December 2018

Future-proofed energy storage solutions

The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that by 2035 developing nations will produce and consume 80 percent of the energy generated globally. Right now,...

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4th December 2018

Effectively combat spills

Uncontrolled spills can have a devastating effect on the environment, on people and businesses in the vicinity of the spill, and on a company’s...

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4th December 2018

Energy debates turn dirty

International experience has shown that without sufficient, affordable electricity, there can be no prosperity. The Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2018 will determine how electricity...

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20th November 2018

Africa’s Power Vision

Africa’s power and energy sector is a critical driver of growth and development across the continent. With vast natural energy resources including coal, oil,...

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20th November 2018

Marking the way

As South Africa readies itself for the increased traffic volumes that come with the December holidays, road safety has again been highlighted by various...

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20th November 2018

Preventing noise-induced hearing loss begins with you!

Up to 21 percent of adult-onset hearing loss is noise induced, with 18 percent of adult hearing loss in Africa’s southern-most countries, including South...

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20th November 2018

Social messaging and jail time

Earlier this year, Adam Catzavelos filmed himself using the k-word during a racist rant on a beach in Greece. He later shared the video...

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6th November 2018

Time to boost productivity

Discipline is fundamental to success and the collective discipline of employees towards a common cause is what makes a successful company. Kevin Howell, founder...

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6th November 2018

Africa’s most comprehensive gathering of PPE

The ninth annual A-OSH Expo, Africa’s largest occupational health and safety (OHS) expo, will take place from May 14 to 16, 2019, at Gallagher...

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6th November 2018

Organise your workplace for safety

When done correctly, floor markings can help to increase workplace safety, efficiency and compliance. Brady’s floor marking guide offers tips for effective floor marking,...

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6th November 2018

Fire safety at informal settlements in Durban

According to the Institute of Race Relations (2014), an average of 23 shacks are destroyed by fire every day in South Africa. Densely constructed...

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24th October 2018

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...

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24th October 2018

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....

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24th October 2018

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...

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24th October 2018

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...

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