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What is the right mask for wear for COVID-19?
To mask or not to mask – that is the question! There has been a huge debate about this is the last few weeks since we have been directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We unmask the issue by looking at the advice given by a number of countries and the legal requirements in South Africa
COVID-19 Return to work posters from the NIOH
The NIOH have put together some Covid-19 Return –To-Work posters which are ready for print in A3 sizes. Feel free to print them out and use in your respective workplaces for awareness purposes.
COVID-19 and office hygiene
COVID-19 preventative measures are about good hygiene. Don’t forget to ensure that you have a clean working space.
Food safety basics during COVID-19: Handwashing 101
International guidance is consistent that there is currently no evidence that the SARS CoV2 virus is spread via food. International guidance is also consistent that hand washing is key to preventing the spread of the virus.
You’ve got a COVID-19 case in your food processing plant…what do you do?
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to expand across the United States and the globe. The news of late has not been good and is likely to become much worse before it becomes better. The timeline estimations vary widely. Modelers working for private organizations, business consultants, the government, and military…
R535 directions regarding e-commerce sales during Alert Level 4 of the COVID-19 national state of disaster
R535 directions regarding e-commerce sales during alert level 4 of the Covid-19 national state of disaster
STATS SA releases coronavirus COVID-19 behavioural and health perception survey results
In a survey conducted in the week of 13 to 26 April 2020 Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) researched the behavioural and health perceptions of South African.
How to measure body temperature correctly using an Infrared Thermometer
In recent weeks, many companies have introduced additional screening methods for employees in order to comply with their legal obligation in Section 8 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (OHSA). This requires every employer to provide and maintain, as far as reasonably practicable, a working environment that is safe and without risks to the health of its employees.
Regulatory status of equipment being used to help prevent Coronavirus
In the wake of the coronavirus it is paramount that the regulatory status of such devices and equipment is clearly articulated and disseminated to the industry.
Department of Health recommends the use of masks during COVID-19
Recommendations to The Honorable Dr Zweli Mkhize, Minister of Health regarding the use of cloth masks when in public.
International guidance for food manufacturers during COVID-19
Until the Department of Health has finalized their guidance for the food industry we have collected some international resources that are open source, in the public domain and available for your benefit.
Interventions to assist the agricultural sector during COVID-19
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza, MP is pleased to announce the department’s interventions to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19.
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