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Hepatitis A and the Food Industry

By Linda Jackson on 28 July 2017

Frozen tuna recalled due to hepatitis A | Another frozen berry recall over Hepatitis A fear | Scallops recalled after hundreds of people contract hepatitis A. Alarming headlines like these are a stark reminder of the need for an international focus on this preventable disease

Safety Maturity: 3 Crucial Elements of Best-in-Class Safety - Part 4

By Guest Author on 18 July 2017

It's important for manufacturers to have a solid understanding of their safety technologies and techniques. Companies can do this by determining which of the following categories they best fit into, in part 4 of this article series.

Safety Maturity: 3 Crucial Elements of Best-in-Class Safety - Part 3

By Guest Author on 10 July 2017

In part 3 of this article we look at one of the significant challenges for manufacturers - determining how to bridge the disconnect between engineering and EHS. Often, the larger the company, the larger the gulf is between these two groups.

Safety Maturity: 3 Crucial Elements of Best-in-Class Safety - Part 2

By Guest Author on 04 July 2017

Find out how your company measures up when it comes to safety. A safety culture generally is indicative of the broader company culture.

Safety Maturity: 3 Crucial Elements of Best-in-Class Safety - Part 1

By Guest Author on 27 June 2017

Find out how your company measures up when it comes to safety.The human cost of occupational accidents is vast. Worker safety is a fundamental human need and requirement in industrial settings. It protects workers, prevents unnecessary downtime and satisfies standards compliance.

A uniform approach to HACCP

By Guest Author on 11 May 2017

Under HACCP, it is every manufacturer’s prerogative to rank the severity of the physical, chemical and microbial dangers in a process. While uniforms and garments are not likely the weakest link for a business in which food safety is imperative, operators should recognize the ris

Culture carriers ensure that safety comes first

By Bridget Day on 28 April 2017

The larger your company, the more you must rely on delegation and the efficacy of your systems to conduct key messages, behaviours and activities to all members in the company. But is that enough?

Supporting a Culture of Caring Can Reduce Injuries and Costs, Improve Performance

By Guest Author on 18 April 2017

A senior vice president at an insurance company who is an expert in workers’ compensation insurance shares ways clients have reduced injuries, improved morale, saved money and increased production

Focus on road safety

By Guest Author on 12 April 2017

Do you have personnel on the road, if so there is a high risk for injuries and fatalities, especially around busy holiday periods. And although you may have policies and procedures in place, are they good enough? Elsabé Steyn addresses this question with practical advice.

The latest update on ISO 45001

By Linda Jackson on 03 April 2017

The development of the new ISO standard for occupational health and safety has been a bumpy ride. ISO 45001 will replace OHSAS 18001 as the internationally acknowledged standard for Occupational Health and Safety management systems.

Incidents versus Accidents

By Guest Author on 29 March 2017

A bank robbery, a funny or controversial situation, an argument between celebrities, etc. – all can be described as incidents. An accident is a bad event caused by error or by chance. Accidents are always unintentional, and they usually result in some damage or injury

Latest transmission patterns for drug resistant TB pose a new challenge

By The Conversation on 24 March 2017

The emergence of drug resistant tuberculosis has resulted in scientists taking a more aggressive and urgent approach to research into the development of the disease. As the number of drug resistant TB cases has continued to rise, so has the need for rapid diagnosis, new treatment

The Basics of Lockout/Tagout Compliance - Part 2

By Guest Author on 03 February 2017

In part 2 of this two-part series about lockout/tagout compliance, the author examines the importance of lockout/tagout and the components of an effective program.

Are your employees spending too much time on smoke breaks?

By Guest Author on 03 February 2017

Many employers who allow smoking in the workplace often complain about the amount of productivity that's lost because of the frequent smoke breaks employees take. Here are five tips you can use to control the smoke breaks your employee takes.

The Basics of Lockout/Tagout Compliance - Part 1

By Guest Author on 26 January 2017

In part 1 of a two-part series about lockout/tagout compliance, the author examines the importance of lockout/tagout and the components of an effective program.

Lockout/tagout Programs falling short in Food Industry

By Guest Author on 17 January 2017

Although this article highlights statistics from the USA, the concerns are valid in the South African food industry too. This should make you think and having you reaching for your safety file to ensure you have a lock out procedure.

What's in your safety file?

By Linda Jackson on 05 December 2016

What information do you need in your safety file? Here’s a handy checklist developed by the experts

OHS Systems - Why on earth do we need them?

By Linda Jackson on 28 November 2016

If you read our article on the documentation you should have enough in place to demonstrate due diligence and compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and you might be wondering why on earth would you need to do anything more, but ...

Diabetes and Driving

By Guest Author on 14 November 2016

The crazy season is upon us and road accidents increase. Do you know if your drivers have diabetes? Do you understand the risks associated with driving with diabetes? This special feature will give you useful insight to the condition. Use it as a training session for

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