Measuring lead exposure in the workplace
January 19, 2023Lead is an extremely dangerous substance that has been widely outlawed in most sectors of society. Unfortunately, there are...
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...
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....
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...
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...
Is hearing protection enough?
September 5, 2022Companies throughout South Africa are required to conduct Occupational noise risk assessments, firstly to protect their employees from potential...
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...
Why is Health and Safety Training Important?
August 22, 2022Certain industries carry risks and hazards which make it important to be safe on the job. Health and safety...
What are the hazardous chemical agents regulations?
August 15, 2022In 2021, the South African Minister of Employment and Labour gazetted updates regarding the Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations, 1995...
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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