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SHEQ Management

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

27th August 2026

More than a conference: a profession united

More than a conference: a profession united 18th August 2026 There are moments that remind us why we do what we do. The 2026...

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27th August 2026

Compounding risk or compounding care?

Compounding risk or compounding care? 27th August 2026 What looks small rarely stays small. When everyday actions combine, they create outcomes far beyond what...

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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...

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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...

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13th July 2026

Blind trust

Blind trust 29th June 2026 What do F-16 pilots, crane operators, surgeons and a husband holding a TV remote all have in common? They...

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13th July 2026

The quiet power of compounding

The quiet power of compounding 25th June 2026 Small improvements may seem insignificant in the moment. But when leaders create the patience and discipline...

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13th July 2026

Stop ticking boxes and do things that make a difference

Stop ticking boxes and do things that make a difference 25th June 2026 While relaxing, finding balance and recharging our batteries on holiday, we...

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13th July 2026

The code that keeps OSH honest

The code that keeps OSH honest 8th June 2026 For members of the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh), the Code...

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12th May 2026

When yes has no reason

When yes has no reason 24th April 2026 The issue with the case discussed this month may not be obvious to the general reader,...

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12th May 2026

Compounding the path to safety

Compounding the path to safety 17th March 2026 PROFESSOR ANDREW SHARMAN explains the power of small marginal gains, compound interest and the mathematics of...

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12th May 2026

The shoplifter and self-reflection

The shoplifter and self-reflection 24th April 2026 Should you speak up at work when something isn’t right? Most leaders say yes. But culture has...

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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...

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1st May 2026

Finding balance before burning out

Finding balance before burning out 24th April 2026 Nineteen dreams in 25 minutes was the wake-up call our columnist needed. From cancelled flights to...

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15th April 2026

Saints of the shop floor

Saints of the shop floor 15th April 2026 Our columnist highlights that health and safety (H&S) practitioners are doing the work of God, but...

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18th March 2026

10 reasons to renew

10 reasons to renew 7th February 2026 Have you already renewed your Saiosh membership for 2026? It’s South Africa’s leading source of information and...

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