African SHEQ News
Zambian mine’s safety up, maintenance down
March 3rd, 2010
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) logged its first lost time injury free (LTIF) month in January 2010, but workers ridiculed safety achievements in the face of deteriorating equipment and local roads.
Namibian mine desalinates sea water
March 3rd, 2010
Areva’s Trekkopje uranium mine in Namibia will desalinate 45million cubic metres of sea water per year from Wlotzkasbaken north of Swakopmund, 40 km from the site.
HIV managers fail SANS 16001 test
March 1st, 2010
Workplace audits against SANS 16001 reveal that most employers applied haphazard programs against the risks of HIV infection and the occupational effects of AIDS
Alcohol abuse policy trips employers
February 27th, 2010
Alcohol and substance abuse policy enforcement trips up many employers. Some CCMA and Labour Court rulings add to the snares by apparently contradicting H&S legislation.
Alcohol abuse policy guide
February 27th, 2010
Negotiated alcohol and substance abuse policies could steer employers through contradictory legislation on managing intoxication health and safety risks.
