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Having spent a month in Canada, where he attended three conferences addressed by experts in health and safety, Mathew Goncalves has come to believe that it is time to challenge the philosophies and foundations ... Read More...

South Africa’s legal professionals have become major targets in cyberattacks that have seen billions of rand lost  to criminals each year Hack attacks, ransom threats and theft of money through fraudulent tran... Read More...

Occupational health and safety officers can learn a lot about safety from the newly released HBO mini-series on the meltdown of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in 1986. MARISKA MORRIS shares some of the lesso... Read More...

As every occupational health and safety officer knows, it is not just about providing personal protective equipment (PPE). Businesses need to invest in the correct PPE. MARISKA MORRIS reports on what the expert... Read More...

The ninth iteration of the annual conference of the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh) saw a large turnout of attendees from all spheres of the occupational health and safety (OH... Read More...

As climate change is rising on the political agenda, companies are starting to take notice. That’s according to SOPHIE PUNTE, executive director of the Smart Freight Centre. So, what should transport operators ... Read More...

While the discipline of first aid hasn’t changed much over the years, in terms of techniques or procedures there have been recent advances in legislation, training and equipment. We chat to the team at St John ... Read More...

The 2019 edition of the A-OSH exhibit attracted more delegates, displayed a greater variety of products and was packed with innovation. MARISKA MORRIS attended to see what was on offer Each year the annual occ... Read More...

The Japanese glove manufacturer and industry leader, SHOWA, offers innovative, quality hand protection, which was on display at the 2019 A-OSH exhibition Whether it’s the company’s unique fibres developed in h... Read More...

From relocating its Johannesburg training facilities and complying with new regulations to the importance of first-aid training, St John South Africa used the 2019 A-OSH Expo as an opportunity to inform First-... Read More...