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An A for Nestlé
Nestlé is recognised for its actions to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks and develop the low-carbon economy “Nestlé is pleased to be on the Carbon...
Lend an ear
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression and anxiety cost the global economy one trillion United States dollars (more than R15 trillion) per...
Application case: Colour-coded maintenance safety in the food industry with Lockout/Tagout
In order to service machinery safely at a large food processing facility, all machine energy sources need to be secured and de-energised Clear visual...
New year, more challenges
Gary Jack, president of Chubb Insurance South Africa, believes that some of 2019’s key insurance-market challenges are likely to be repeated this year “The...
Introducing the SHEQMAG Awards!
The International Labour Organization (ILO), a United Nations agency, estimates that approximately 2,3-million people succumb to work-related accidents or diseases globally every year That...
Plant-based sausages make their debut
Global food giant Nestlé is set to launch a number of plant-based sausages in Europe and the United States, claiming that the foodstuffs look,...
Toyota ramping up local environmental programmes
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is ramping up its local environmental initiatives, implementing a strategy that involves all of its 219 Toyota and Lexus...
Application case: Multi-site Lockout/Tagout at a large beverage company
The variety of machinery and pipes in need of regular maintenance requires beverage companies to have several specialised teams of employees and contractors, who...
‘More transparency needed on global deforestation’
In a recently released report, CDP – a respected international non-profit organisation, which runs a global environmental disclosure system – estimates that about five-million...
Rope access reduces downtime for petrochemical producer
In a first for rope-access specialist Skyriders, ultra-high-pressure blasting was used to systematically remove a layer of cementitious fireproofing and insulating material from a...
Nespresso seeks to revive Mozambique’s coffee industry
Swiss company aims to promote sustainable farming practices and agroforestry, while improving farmers’ livelihoods through capacity and skills building As part of its Reviving...
Volkswagen produces world-class quality
A recent audit of various quality management systems in place at Volkswagen Group South Africa has reaffirmed the organisation’s position as a world-class manufacturer...
Enable safer machine interventions
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Bentley puts down new roots
Tree-planting project acknowledges the role trees play in tackling climate change and protecting biodiversity As Bentley Motors approaches the end of its centenary year,...
Zero-emission refrigerated quadracycle makes its debut
Environmentally focused eCargo bike is purpose designed to carry chilled or frozen foods United Kingdom (UK)-based Electric Assisted Vehicles Limited (EAV) has launched what...