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Health, Safety, Hygiene and Sanitation

Dekra Institute of Learning at A-OSH EXPO 2024 

By: Tracy Hancock     12th June 2024 Dekra Institute of Learning (IOL) Head of Training and Consulting Christopher Mörsner speaks to Engineering News at Africa's health and safety event, A-OSH EXPO South Africa 2024. The exhibition is being held from June 11 to 13 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, in Johannesburg. Dekra IOL is a... 

Rand Mutual Assurance at A-OSH EXPO 2024 

By: Tracy Hancock     12th June 2024 Specialist insurer for occupational injuries and diseases in mining and metals industries Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) prevention head Dr Jessica Hutchings and RMA prevention programme manager Ronwin Goliath speak to Engineering News at Africa's health and safety event A-OSH EXPO South Africa... 

Rand Mutual Assurance at A-OSH EXPO 2024

PSA Africa at A-OSH EXPO 2024 

By: Tracy Hancock     12th June 2024 Engineering News speaks to specialised safety equipment supplier PSA Africa branch manager Kerry van Kerken and MSA Africa business development consultant Ryno Pretorius at Africa's health and safety event A-OSH EXPO South Africa 2024. The exhbition is being hosted from June 11 to 13 at the... 

PSA Africa at A-OSH EXPO 2024

Saryx at A-OSH EXPO 2024  

By: Tracy Hancock     12th June 2024 Integration solutions specialist Saryx Engineering Group business development manager Steven Jeffery speaks to Engineering News about the company's compliance management system, HSEC Online®, at Africa's health and safety event, A-OSH EXPO South Africa 2024. The exhibition is being hosted from... 

Saryx at A-OSH EXPO 2024

Telemedicine expands access to healthcare

31st May 2024 Telemedicine is starting to emerge as a potential solution to provide access to advanced medical assistance to communities in remote areas or with a lack of access to healthcare as a result of  infrastructure deficits, high costs and population distribution. The Guardian Eye AVA Higo medical... 

image of Guardian Eye AVA Higo medical device and attachments
Guardian Eye AVA Higo medical devices

Septic tank waste disposal solution ensures legal compliance

7th December 2023 A solution to manage septic tanks on mining and industrial sites, residential estates, office parks, and hospitality establishments aims to help ensure compliance with statutory waste disposal requirements. The Sanisure solution from Sanitech has been designed in response to urgent calls for... 

Image of a monitoring device for septic tanks
Sanitech monitoring device for septic tanks

Safety at level crossings highlighted

24th August 2023 South African companies and organisations were involved in this year’s International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD), in an effort to raise awareness and improve the safety of pedestrians and motorists at rail level crossings. Construction materials group AfriSam, private freight rail... 

Image of two people wearing reflector vests to show AfriSam conducting a rail safety information campaign for motorists and pedestrians
AfriSam conducting a rail safety information campaign for motorists and pedestrians

Workplace breathalyser boasts new features

28th June 2023 Alcohol and drug testing equipment provider ALCO-Safe recently launched the latest version of its workplace alcohol testing system, ALCONTROL Smart Connect. The self-operating breathalyser can be mounted onto a turnstile for controlled entry or onto a wall to be used as a self-test breathalyser... 

Image of the ALCONTROL Smart Connect alcohol testing system
The ALCONTROL Smart Connect alcohol testing system

Alco-Safe unpacks its offering at Securex 2023 

7th June 2023 With drug and alcohol abuse a growing problem in society, electronic breath alcohol detectors and drug detection equipment supplier Alco-Safe highlighted its offering at security and fire trade exhibition Securex 2023. Watch this video in which Alco-Safe MD Rhys Evans explains why it is important... 

Alco-Safe unpacks its offering at Securex 2023

Fire systems protect lives and assets

2nd June 2023 Integrated Fire Technology, formerly known as Fogmaker South Africa, offers fire detection and prevention solutions for commercial and industrial sectors including mining, forestry, military and ports and harbours. The fire systems specialist’s range of fixed system fire detection solutions... 

Image of the AF-X aerosol fire protection system installed in an industrial setting
The AF-X aerosol fire protection system installed in an industrial setting

Safety solutions for PPE and hygiene products

2nd December 2022 Global omni-channel provider of product and service solutions RS Group have introduced RS Safety Solutions as a new brand within the group. The company states that RS Safety Solutions brings together the existing RS personal protection equipment (PPE) capabilities with the operations of Needlers... 

Image of RS Group headquarters to illustrate announcement of formation of RS Safety Solutions
RS Group has announced the formation of RS Safety Solutions

Water purification products for pharmaceutical industry

9th July 2022 The pharmaceutical industry is heavily regulated, and all manufacturers must meet specific compliance guidelines. The quality and purity of water – a key component of many medicines, and essential for plant cooling and cleaning – is particularly important. “Water security and input cost are... 

Image of The Orion purified water production system from Veolia
The Orion purified water production system from Veolia

Bearings promote safe food production

26th May 2022 The food and beverage industry is required to comply with stringent regulations to ensure the production of safe food. Companies apply numerous safety practices such as the use of hygienically designed food-grade machines and equipment to help protect food products during the manufacturing and... 

Image of SKF's Food Line ball bearings that are designed to withstand frequent wash-downs with corrosive cleansing agents
SKF's Food Line ball bearings are designed to withstand frequent wash-downs with corrosive cleansing agents

Alcohol testing incorporated into time and attendance solutions

13th May 2022 ERSBio, specialists in customised biometric time and attendance solutions, has partnered with ALCO-Safe to incorporate standalone breathalysers with its advanced reporting capabilities and solutions. “Alcohol testing is a natural extension of time and attendance solutions, especially in... 

Image of breathalysier to show that ERSBio partners with ALCO-Safe to incorporate Alcohol testing into time and attendance solutions
Alcohol testing can now be incorporated into time and attendance solutions

Digitising health and safety compliance

13th May 2022 Compliance is a key focus for companies and can affect a licence to operate and help prevent costly incidents. The digitising of management compliance aims to remove the risk of non-compliance and enable easy, secure capture, storage, management and distribution of document compliance information... 

Image of computer screens and mobile phone showing HSEC Online cloud-based health and safety compliance solution
HSEC Online is a cloud-based health and safety compliance solution

Detectable injection-moulded components vital for food processing industry

25th April 2022 A new detectable compound based on the engineered plastic acetal copolymer (POM-C) has been specially developed for injection-moulded components used in the food processing industry. Ensinger is launching TECACOMP POM ID 1055303 which has been optimised to ensure that its components have good... 

Image of Ensinger's new detectable compound TECACOMP POM ID 1055303
Ensinger's new detectable compound TECACOMP POM ID 1055303

Alcohol education and testing improves workplace safety

26th January 2022 Addressing consumption of alcohol in the workplace is a critical aspect of ensuring workplace safety, as alcohol can significantly impair the ability to drive and operate heavy machinery with accuracy. ALCO-Safe MD Rhys Evans asserts that workplace interventions such as regular alcohol testing... 

ALCO-Safe supplies a range of alcohol breathalyser testing equipment
ALCO-Safe supplies a range of alcohol breathalyser testing equipment

Filter technology helps purify air

10th December 2021 A new range of air conditioners includes state-of-the-art technology designed to purify atmospheric air with the use of anti-bacterial systems and specialised dust filters. The new AR9500 Wind-Free air conditioner from Samsung features a PM 1.0 filter, which has an electrostatic charger to give... 

Image of the AR9500 Wind-Free air conditioner from Samsung
The AR9500 Wind-Free air conditioner from Samsung

HVAC solutions improve mining operations

26th November 2021 Ensuring that the interior cabins of mine vehicles remain cool is essential for maintaining drivers’ health and safety, as well as ensuring operational efficiency on mines. Standard air conditioning systems may not withstand the extreme heat sometimes experienced on mining sites. Among the... 

Image of an HVAC system being completed at Booyco Engineering’s manufacturing facility
An HVAC system being completed at Booyco Engineering’s manufacturing facility

Fire pumps meet global standards

26th November 2021 A fire system that meets European EN 12845 standards is in growing demand from South African customers. This is according to Grundfos sales engineer commercial building services South Africa Mark Muller, who explains the rationale behind the company’s Hydro EN fire pump systems. 

Image of an installed Grundfos fire set
An installed Grundfos fire set

Measuring dust can limit exposure in mines

18th November 2021 Dust is recognised as a serious health hazard in mines where metals and metalloids are carried in atmospheric dust, exposing workers to toxic contaminants. Dust from minerals such as coal, silica and other finely powdered materials can damage the lungs and air passages and smaller particles of... 

Image of mining equipment to show that mines can measure and control dust, to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Mines can measure and control dust, to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Revolutionary antimicrobial boosts fight against Covid-19

12th November 2021 A groundbreaking new antimicrobial product has been found to successfully eliminate the SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) virus on treated medical masks and rubber medical gloves for up to 72 hours. The antimicrobial was originally developed by Goldshield Technologies to help reduce... 

Image of hospital staff and patient to show that Goldshield 5 antimicrobial can reduce COVID-19 exposure on PPE for up to 72 hours
The Goldshield 5 antimicrobial can reduce COVID-19 exposure on PPE for up to 72 hours

Spotlight on knee protection

5th November 2021 Knee guards offer protection for users working in cramped conditions, such as underground mining or where work needs to be carried out at floor level, such as tiling, wooden flooring and plumbing. The Paramount ‘Orange’ knee guard was first developed in Germany to help protect miners’ knees in... 

Image of person wearing KneeLok knee guards  designed to be comfortable, durable and effective
KneeLok knee guards are designed to be comfortable, durable and effective

New innovations in paint coatings

3rd November 2021 Ongoing research and development into the formulation and manufacture of paint is leading to a range of new advancements, such as odourless paint, paint that helps to combat algae and mould build-up and paint that helps facilitate the safe harvesting of rainwater. Plascon affirms that the... 

Image of house exterior to demonstrate that Plascon uses technology to offer pioneering new products
Plascon uses technology to offer pioneering new products

Spray nozzles for evaporative cooling and humidification

7th October 2021 Micro-fine droplet systems are used in a range of applications that require sprayed water to evaporate before wetting the surroundings, resulting in evaporative cooling or humidification. Evaporative cooling occurs when water evaporates and energy, or heat, in the air dissolves the droplets,... 

Image of Mist-cooling tunnels from Hawk pumps, used in the Comrades marathon
Mist-cooling tunnels from Hawk pumps, used in the Comrades marathon

Safety-critical berm monitoring on openpit mines

16th September 2021 Dump point related accidents in openpit mining operations can be catastrophic, causing human casualties, damage to equipment and loss of productivity. The use of effective safety berms that comply with required height standards is imperative to safeguard personnel and equipment and berm... 

Image of The Berm Monitoring System ensures compliance of berms on openpit mines
The Berm Monitoring System ensures compliance of berms on openpit mines

Monitoring drivers’ health saves lives and reduces costs

26th August 2021 A cloud-based platform that utilises automation, artificial intelligence, integration capabilities, advanced features and smart algorithms to measure the state of a user’s wellbeing aims to help companies reduce driver-related accidents and incidents. The Valecus platform is supported by... 

Image of the Valecus wearable device monitors drivers' health data
The Valecus wearable device monitors drivers' health data

One-stop water disinfecting solution for food and beverage sector

20th August 2021 Hygiene is a key priority in the beverage sector and pumps used in breweries, distilleries, wineries and soft drink plants are essential for disinfecting water in these facilities. Grundfos pumps offer an innovative system that creates a diluted chlorine dioxide solution from sodium chlorite and... 

Image of the Grundfos Oxiperm Pro disinfection system
Grundfos pump solutions for the food and beverage sector include the Oxiperm Pro disinfection system

Water-based cleaner meets food industry standards

20th August 2021 A heavy duty, water-based cleaner concentrate for the food and pharmaceutical processing industry aims to help facilities meet the highest food industry standards, especially Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) and ISO 22000 requirements. BIO CLEAN concentrate from FUCHS Lubricants... 

Image of BIO CLEAN cleaner concentrate from FUCHS Lubricants
BIO CLEAN cleaner concentrate from FUCHS Lubricants

Geohazard monitoring and warning system to help keep communities safe

10th August 2021 A military-precision reactive monitoring and alarm system for tailings dam breaches, large slope failures, landslides and avalanches, has been announced. Said to be the industry’s most advanced doppler radar for reactive geohazard monitoring, the system detects, tracks and sends alarms on moving... 

Image of GroundProbe’s RGR-Velox monitoring in the field
GroundProbe’s RGR-Velox monitoring in the field

New air purification technology helps combat Covid-19

9th July 2021 The importance of circulating purified air in closed, crowded spaces is a crucial part of minimising the spread of droplet- or air-borne diseases such as Covid-19 and tuberculosis. The World Health Organisation recently acknowledged the importance of fresh air in preventing the spread of... 

Image of  modular needlepoint bipolar ionisation system
A modular needlepoint bipolar ionisation system can purify indoor air where natural ventilation is not possible. Credit: Global Plasma Solutions.

Innovative app breaks down language barriers in fight against Covid-19

23rd June 2021 A local mobile application (app) aims to improve the communication of safety protocols and other vital information related to Covid-19, by bridging the language divide evident on many Web-based platforms. Numerous campaigns have been launched worldwide to raise awareness about the pandemic but... 

The AwezaMed app has been developed to disseminate Covid-19-related information
The AwezaMed app has been developed to disseminate Covid-19-related information

First-of-its-kind solution for safe listening

14th May 2021 More than a billion adolescents and young people are estimated to be at risk of acquiring recreational noise-induced hearing loss (RNIHL) as a result of the unsafe use of personal audio systems. Loud noise is particularly harmful and once the delicate inner ear hair cells are damaged, hearing... 

dbTrack technology, developed by the University of Pretoria, encourages safe listening
dbTrack technology, developed by the University of Pretoria, encourages safe listening

Effective training helps fight infection in healthcare facilities

14th May 2021 The lack of appropriate training is said to be a major contributor to high infection rates in South African healthcare facilities, according to a local industrial and healthcare cleaning solutions provider.  “Proper training and implementing correct cleaning practices is one of the easiest ways... 

A new training document highlights cleaning practices to fight infection in healthcare facilities
A new training document highlights cleaning practices to fight infection in healthcare facilities

New insulin therapy to help manage diabetes

7th May 2021 Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death in South Africa, with over 12.8% of adults diagnosed with the disease, according to the International Diabetes Federation.  Treatment of Type 2 diabetes includes diet and increased physical activity aimed at helping patients to lose weight and lower... 

Novo Nordisk launched its new insulin therapy product in South Africa
Novo Nordisk launched its new insulin therapy product in South Africa

Weight management wellness app powered by artificial intelligence

30th April 2021 An artificial intelligence- (AI-) powered wellness application (app) focused on healthy eating and weight management, is set to be launched in South Africa soon. California-based mobile health (mHealth) service provider PurpleTeal and Mondia, a private mobile commerce company, announced the... 

The ‘Tweak & Eat’ app focuses on healthy eating and weight management
The ‘Tweak & Eat’ app focuses on healthy eating and weight management

Turnstile streamlines access control and alcohol detection

19th March 2021 A newly designed turnstile system integrates access control with alcohol detection, simplifying the process of screening employees when entering a premises. The full-height turnstile allows for controlled access by means of fingerprint, card, face recognition or other parameters and also... 

The turnstile from Flow Systems integrates access control with alcohol detection
The turnstile from Flow Systems integrates access control with alcohol detection

Safe, effective, environment-friendly cleaning solutions

19th March 2021 A ready-to-use disinfectant and sanitizing solution created with the use of new mixing technology, promises residual long-lasting protection against viruses and bacteria. The sustainable and environment-friendly technology also offers safety in handling and the products are not hazardous to... 

BarrierTech cleaning products promise long-lasting protection against viruses and bacteria
BarrierTech cleaning products promise long-lasting protection against viruses and bacteria
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