Featured Issue 4 2022

While personal protective equipment (PPE) footwear is paramount in many industries, it seems as if it’s all about technical specifications and good looks … But what about foot health? This question was raise... Read More...

Hand hygiene has received unprecedented attention during the Covid-19 pandemic, but good hand hygiene is also vital in preventing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and many infections acquired in healthcare. In... Read More...

Mining vehicles such as excavators, haul trucks, and even draglines are high-value assets that operate in arduous conditions where there is a high risk of fires. This means that pre-shift and weekly inspectio... Read More...

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...

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 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...

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...

“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...

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...