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Pienaar Brothers (Pty) Ltd one of southern Africa’s oldest and largest, manufacturer, importer and distributer of PPE and industrial supplies celebrates its 60th birthday milestone this year. Click to Signup to magazine
Both my wife and I have been hospitalised due to Covid and this first-hand experience has prompted me to write about the experience, as there is a general perception that this Covid virus pandemic is a joke. Let me tell you it is a horrific and tragic survival experience I will never ever forget. Click […]
The third wave is here. It’s scary! Covid-19 infection rates are screaming up.
The comprehensive Directory of safety products and services for Africa.
Latest edition, Feb 2021. Volume 79 No 6
Training and education are part of the fundamentals and success of any industry, and country.
The OSH professional plays a vital role in an organisation, and yet, they often do not enjoy the recognition they should be getting. Where does the fault lie?
Whilst I understand lockdown fatigue, I fail to understand how some people do not have a modicum of logic or concern when it comes to keeping safe and well during a pandemic. There has been a lot of debate over the low spread of the disease and death rates in Africa.
The standard that governed Occupational Health and Safety worldwide (OHSAS 18001) has been replaced by SANS/ISO 45001. This has an impact on all organisations and workplaces in South Africa. Read the attached release for more information. SABS is assisting their certification clients to ensure that the migration process is smooth and that the deadline for migration is achieved.