Flammables and combustibles explained SHEQ Management 21st Sep 2022 Featured Issue 4 2022 There are various factors that people should consider when working with flammable and combustible liquids. Kevin Murphy, MD of environment, health, and safety provider Spill Doctor, gives us the rundown on ... Read More...
Promoting safety in supply chains SHEQ Management 21st Sep 2022 News Certification body JC Auditors and non-profit company (NPC) the Road Transport Management System (RTMS) have been recognised at the inaugural African Supply Chain Excellence Awards. The Awards celebrate the v... Read More...
Top causes of loss for companies SHEQ Management 21st Sep 2022 News Over the past five years, fires and explosions, natural catastrophes, and faulty workmanship or maintenance have been the major causes of loss by value of insurance claims. This information has been released ... Read More...
Does odour affect our work performance? SHEQ Management 21st Sep 2022 Featured Issue 4 2022 In a survey commissioned by Initial, it has been confirmed that after general cleanliness, smell is the biggest factor that people notice after entering a public toilet. Over 90% have encountered unpleasant o... Read More...
Climate change: a massive strain on healthcare SHEQ Management 21st Sep 2022 Featured Issue 4 2022 Climate change poses a major threat to everything we know as a society today. Part of this is the significant health threat associated with changing weather patterns, with some areas potentially being harder ... Read More...
World’s aviation sector must protect its people SHEQ Management 21st Sep 2022 News The dramatic recovery in demand for air travel, after a saga of Covid crises left the industry largely for dead, has put under-resourced, overworked airline and airport staff under unprecedented pressure. A... Read More...
If they can’t stand the heat, get a drone SHEQ Management 21st Sep 2022 Featured Issue 4 2022 Could technology ensure that employees aren’t overly exposed to physical climate risks as the world grows warmer? The independent research and advisory firm Verdantix, which is based in London, warns that cl... Read More...
Software to enhance safety SHEQ Management 21st Sep 2022 Featured Issue 4 2022 “By implementing a risk management system and considering potential risks/events before they occur, companies ultimately save lives and money …” So says Francois Steyn, senior implementation and training con... Read More...
Is sustainable PPE a pipe dream? SHEQ Management 15th Aug 2022 Featured Issue 4 2022 One garbage truck load of plastic is dumped into the ocean every minute. That is 1 440 loads per day, or 525 600 loads a year! This startling statistic was highlighted by Jarryd Swanepoel, the national sales... Read More...
It’s about more than bums on seats SHEQ Management 27th Jul 2022 News As governments urge employers to get their people back into the workplace to maximise office space and boost “post-pandemic” service/retail economies, the focus should not just be on “getting bums on seats”, ... Read More...
