SHEQ Management Handbook 2019
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SHEQ Management Handbook 2019
Our monthly features are designed to cover the core areas of interest within the safety, health, environment and quality industries.
Preventing diseases and injuries essential for economic growth
Despite comprehensive occupational health and safety legislation, workplace deaths remain high, with occupational diseases often the cause. Companies should take action by educating themselves...
Digging into safety in the mining industry
As it is a hazardous environment in which to work, the mining sector should be prepared for every eventuality by providing the correct personal...
Guiding health and safety
Legislation on health and safety in South Africa is complex and can appear overwhelming, but it offers the industry some guidance on best practices...
Building blocks to safety
The construction industry is among the most dangerous in South Africa in terms of fatalities. SHEQ MANAGEMENT takes a look at the essentials needed...
With a pinch of safety
When preventing contamination from pests and bacteria while protecting employees, the food and beverage industry has many occupational health and safety (OHS) factors to...
Safety behind the wheel
The transport industry is the backbone of the country’s economy, and ensuring drivers are healthy and safe is critical to a smooth-running supply chain....
Minimising the impact of petrochemicals
While almost everyone depends on the petrochemical industry for fuel to operate machinery, travel or cook, the industry has a responsibility to ensure that...
Putting productivity back in production
While the engineering and manufacturing industry faces many challenges, employee safety is one of the most important. Investing in quality personal protective equipment (PPE),...
Forestry: High risk, but manageable
Forestry is widely considered to be one of the most dangerous industries in which to work, but that doesn’t mean it has to be...
Harvesting the rewards of safe farming
Agriculture is essential to the welfare of a country. Good farming processes feed a nation, while poor farming methods could endanger the lives of...
Stamp of approval
Investing in health and safety training and certification helps prevent injuries in the workplace and saves companies money in the long run. There are...
Protecting the biggest asset
Employees are undoubtedly one of the biggest assets to any organisation. It is important to ensure the physical and mental well-being of employees to...
First line of defence
While it is important to have occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and practices in place, it is often the PPE that acts as...
A new standard for OHS management systems
The new, internationally accepted occupational health and safety management systems standard requires the entire system to act as a preventative tool rather than a...
Why legalities should be left to a legal professional
With highly qualified staff and two decades of experience in the industry, Mark Dittke Attorneys offers specialised services in the fields of health and...
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