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By Kristen Deuzeman, Industrial/Organizational Psychologist, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
WHEN I began working in disaster and emergency management, there was a funny anecdote suggesting...
5.5 million injury-free man hours in sight
DEKRA Industrial continues along its successful safety trajectory, leading by example regarding safety in the workplace. In March 2021, the company achieved 5 million...
Dealing with fire risk in a mining environment
MINING vehicles such as excavators, haul trucks and even drag lines are high-value assets that operate in arduous conditions where there is a high...
No remedy without accurate diagnosis: keeping healthcare costs down in SA
By Ruth Rehbock
SOUTH Africa currently faces a major crisis in its healthcare sector. With a population of around 60 million recent stats says there...
Save energy and improve safety? A real win-win…
Industrial Acoustic Imager for medical gas leak detection in hospitals has improved safety levels and cut costs, while enabling sustainability goals to be met.
A...
Be vigilant of monkeypox: SAMA
The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has recommended vigilance among its members and the public after the discovery of the first monkeypox case in...
World Bank approves SA’s R7.6bn loan for COVID-19 vaccines
The World Bank has approved a €454.4 million (R7.6 billion) loan to South Africa for the country's COVID-19 Emergency Response Project.
Approved by the Bank’s...
Smart way to make machine interventions safer
Increase workplace safety with a world-class Lockout/Tagout solution from a single supplier.
Easily de-energise machines during maintenance to prevent accidents related to moving machine parts...
Hearing loss is a neglected hazard for miners
IN 2020 alone, despite COVID-19, mining contributed R361.6 billion to South Africa’s gross domestic product, a share of over 8%. The industry employs 451 000 people.
But...
Programme instills safety behaviour for all employees
EPIROC Southern Africa, which includes South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe, has joined the list of Epiroc entities around the world in collaborating...
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Health and safety news from Cape Business News (CBN) delivers essential updates on regulations, risk management, and safety equipment that support workplace security. This sector’s news includes topics like occupational health, safety audits, and the latest safety equipment, providing insights that help South African businesses meet compliance standards. CBN’s coverage ensures organizations are well-informed on safety measures that protect employees and reduce workplace hazards.
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