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Employers need to take care, claims for workplace injuries can be repudiated if alcohol-related
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Safety light curtain installation boosts productivity
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Groundwater the saviour we need to take care of
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Heat recovery from sewage offers low-carbon energy from waste
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Self-storage leads in commercial property sector
WITH businesses and households downscaling, lifestyle changes and emigration is on the cards for many South Africans, causing something of a boom in the...
New material could better protect soldiers, athletes and motorists
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Recyclable cap with an innovative dosing mechanism
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Submerged chain conveyors for harsh conditions
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Digital solutions for operators monitoring corrosion and erosion
OPERATORS can drive plants to their maximum capability and avoid costly incidents with a fully integrated corrosion and erosion monitoring suite of software and...
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