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How ISO 31000 standardises risk management
May 13th, 2010
The ISO 31000 risk management system standard offers a common framework and process to manage organisational opportunities as well as threats.
Chemicals in workers’ blood
August 21st, 2009
Workers are absorbing ever increasing levels of organic, inorganic and industrial chemicals, including heavy metals like lead, manganese and chromium.
OHS Act - New Standards Incorporated
August 3rd, 2009
South Africa. The Minister of Labour, incorporated new OHS standards, under section 44 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, into the Pressure Equipment Regulations.
Water Pollution In Sandspruit River
April 7th, 2009
South Africa. Deposits of white foam have collected around a section of the Sandspruit River in Katherine Street in Sandton. There has been an absence of wildlife around the river since the appearance of the foam
Ugandan Environment Body to List Polluters
January 14th, 2009
Uganda. Polluting factories will be listed in the media every four months, an environment official has warned. The measure will put pressure on industries to reduce the release of effluent and dangerous gas emissions.
