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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... →
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... →

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... →

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... →

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... →

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... →

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. →

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... →

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... →

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... →

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... →

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,... →

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... →

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... →

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... →

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... →

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... →

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... →

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... →

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... →

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... →

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... →

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... →

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... →

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... →

Military-grade hearing protection for the mining industry
26th February 2021 SPONSORED POST: Advanced 3-D hear-through (3DHT) technology and hearing protection offered by the Ops-Core Adaptive Mission Platform (AMP) communication headsets, are seen as a potential game-changer in the mining industry, offering improved safety and more effective communication between... →

Driver assistance technology improves safety on mines
26th February 2021 The application of new advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in the mining sector is proving to be a valuable tool in safety innovation across operations in Southern Africa. The world’s leading diamond producer, De Beers Group, highlights that it has implemented the intervention as a major... →

Integrated video-based solution for enhanced driver and vehicle safety
12th February 2021 A new integrated video-based fleet management solution offers a single interface experience, enabling users to access and manage both vehicles and in-vehicle cameras simultaneously. Telematics provider Webfleet Solutions, part of Bridgestone, has collaborated with global video telematics provider... →

Non-invasive ventilator manufactured in South Africa
5th February 2021 A new non-invasive ventilator manufactured in South Africa boasts state-of-the-art functionality for safe and easy application in a homecare or clinical environment. The device is intended for therapy of spontaneously breathing patients who suffer from respiratory insufficiency and conditions... →

Nylon gloves a better alternative to disposables for non-medical use
22nd January 2021 Wearing gloves in non-medical environments can have a number of benefits, such as reducing the risks of infection by means of touch and reduced skin irritation as a result of frequent hand washing or sanitizing. Re-usable nylon gloves are said to offer a range of advantages over the use of... →

Safety eyewear that is stylish and practical
8th January 2021 Locally manufactured prescription safety lens solutions are designed to meet the needs of demanding occupations and industry in South Africa. Leading eyewear chain, Torga Optical Group has partnered with German company, Uvex, to manufacture and market EN166-compliant safety eyewear in Southern... →

Ensuring high standards of hygiene in the hospitality industry
11th December 2020 In an effort to ensure the smooth and continuous operation of restaurants, bars and other sectors of the hospitality industry by maintaining strict levels of hygiene and compliance with Covid-19 regulations, businesses require a system to help remind staff to regularly clean and disinfect hands,... →

Smoke detection system saves lives and assets
11th December 2020 SPONSORED POST: An aspirating smoke detector (ASD) comprises a central detection unit which draws in air and detects the presence of smoke particles by detecting the light scattered by the particles in the chamber. ASDs are designed to detect smoke before it is visible. The Securiton SecuriSmoke... →

Proximity detection systems help to make mines safer and more productive
1st December 2020 Using proximity detection system (PDS) hardware and monitoring devices to centralise information, can help mines to become safer and more productive, asserts PDS solutions company Booyco Electronics. The company explains that a single source of information on a mine’s assets enables the... →

Locally manufactured safety eyewear offers protection with style
13th November 2020 SPONSORED POST: A new range of prescription safety lens solutions to meet the needs of demanding occupations and industry, is now locally manufactured for the South African market. Leading eyewear chain, Torga Optical Group has partnered with German company, Uvex, to manufacture and market... →

Making surfaces safe to touch
23rd October 2020 Worldwide scientific research into the coronavirus and a greater understanding of how the virus transmits, continues to unfold. Research suggests that Covid-19 may remain on various surfaces for prolonged periods of time and may be transmitted by means of touch. A newly developed anti-microbial... →

Monitoring system to help improve indoor air quality
14th October 2020 The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a greater focus on the importance of hygiene and maintaining a healthy home environment. It has been shown that indoor air can be more polluted than outside air and that allergens such as mould, dust particles and chemicals in cleaning materials, can all... →

Tattoo shop owner creates locally designed Covid-19 protective gear
9th October 2020 A new and creative form of personal protective equipment (PPE) has been designed by South African entrepreneur, Andrew King. Owner of M&K Before Ink tattoo shop based in Edenvale, Gauteng, King explains that the economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and the nation-wide lockdown were... →

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