Sheq team should relieve work stress
Managers are good at planning and improving ‘core business’ systems, but some are not aware of the roles of sheq in business, writes Ryan Rivera.
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HIV and ARVs health and safety query
From Jacqui Millin, ETD practitioner; How safe is it for a person taking anti-retroviral medication, to work at height, or to operate heavy machinery?
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Health and safety exam Q&A: management systems
Sample safety, health and enviro risk management exam questions and answers from HSE qualifications in Africa and Canada are posted here; OHS systems.
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How to manage TLB equipment safety
Tractor Loader Backhkoes (TLBs) present various risks that should be managed by risk assessment, training, and compliance. Here are TLB safety checklists.
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OHS principles exam questions and answers
Sample safety, health and enviro risk management exam questions and answers from Africa and Canada are posted in this series. 1: OHS management principles.
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How to mange food and bev risks
Food and beverage manufacture, processing, logistics, retail and hospitality, require specialised and standardised health and hygiene risk management systems.
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SANS 10049 replaced HACCP in Feb 2012
Food and beverage HACCP certification holders have to implement the new SANS 10049 standard and modify their prerequisite programmes (PRPs) by February 2012.
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How to prevent ladder incidents and injury
Ladder safety is legislated in SA General Safety Regulations 6, 13(A), Construction Regulations s8, and several standards, guides and incident reports.
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Weather and lightning risk management guide
Weather and lightning present seasonal occupational risks that are easily misjudged. Here is a guide to weather risk identification, assessment and management.
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SABS Approved condoms fail again
SA health authorities recalled 1.35-million SABS Approved leaking condoms, distributed at the start of the ruling ANC party centenary festival in January 2012.
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