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Are bird droppings a problem in the workplace?
October 13, 2022Besides the harm some wild urban bird species, mostly feral pigeons, cause to buildings by their activity and nesting...
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Common Ergonomic Hazards in the Workplace
September 26, 2022Ergonomics is considered the “science of work” and is something of a buzzword when it comes to office-based working....
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Controlling the Risks from Vibration
September 19, 2022When it comes to workplace hazards and risks, vibration is often overlooked due to its seemingly innocuous effect on...
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How to manage the risk of heat stress
September 12, 2022The human body is designed to best function within a specific range of internal temperature. This is referred to...
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Is hearing protection enough?
September 5, 2022Is hearing protection enough? Companies throughout South Africa are required to conduct Occupational noise risk assessments, firstly to protect...
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What is the importance of PPE?
August 29, 2022PPE can be the difference between life and death, and help employers ensure their workforce can perform their duties...
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Why is Health and Safety Training Important?
August 22, 2022Why is Health and Safety Training Important? Certain industries carry risks and hazards which make it important to be...
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What are the hazardous chemical agents regulations?
August 15, 2022What are the hazardous chemical agents regulations? In 2021, the South African Minister of Employment and Labour gazetted updates...
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How to avoid thermal stress in the workplace
August 1, 2022Thermal stress in the workplace can be defined as the negative effects of extreme workplace temperatures on employees. It...
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Hazardous Biological Agents – Should I Be Concerned?
July 20, 2022Hazardous Biological Agents – should I be concerned? What are hazardous biological agents? Let’s break it down: a biological...