South African-built Fire Testing Facilities
Fire testing is at the heart of a fire-safe environment; yet few modern testing facilities exist in Africa to meet this demand. This is the reason behind the launch of the privately-owned Ignis Fire Testing, which is stepping up to fill the gap (and save lives in the process). Ignis Fire Testing’s expanded laboratory and […]
No Leverage for Criminals
KAG Technical Solutions in Johannesburg, provides secure closures and locking mechanisms for batteries and other sensitive telecommunication equipment in the field with keyless entry for service personnel when required. Under these challenging services the use of advanced polymer bearings now ensures that mechanism do not get jammed or operate inefficiently even in challenging environments. KAG […]
Advanced Pivot Pin Technology
BMG’s Nord-Lock range of bolting solutions includes Expander System pivot pin components that comprise advanced pivot pin technology, to offer dependable solutions that combat the challenges of lug wear in diverse industries. Pivots, which are at the centre of any rotational movement, often experience lug wear, which occurs due to the clearance between the bore […]
Atmospheric and Environmental Monitoring Systems
Becker Mining South Africa’s range of safety and communications systems encompasses the high-accuracy Becker Varis Smartsense gas monitoring system, which has been designed for use in industries where the presence of gases may pose a safety or health risk for employees and the environment. The Smartsense system conforms with stringent quality, safety and environmental specifications […]
Updated Fire Safety Standard
The SABS has recently published a revised version of SANS 10139, Code of practice for design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems in non-domestic premises which brings South Africa in line with fire safety standards similar to those in the United Kingdom and Europe. The standard provides recommendations for the planning, […]
Aviation Monitoring Programme
Did you know that a dedicated aircraft testing programme is conducted by condition monitoring specialists, WearCheck, to reduce the risk of catastrophic engine failure, boost safety and reduce maintenance costs? WearCheck’s thriving aviation division analyses used aircraft oil and filters for wear particles, oil degradation and cleanliness of hydraulic fluids. The company’s experienced aircraft diagnosticians […]
Responding Quickly To Emergency Projects
Responding to a fire-damaged building is very different from responding to a bridge collapse. “It is impossible to train for the unknown – all we can do is to maintain our focus on safety, ensuring that all personnel are as prepared as they can be for any project which comes our way,” comments Jet Demolition […]
Effective Traffic Management Plans
According to Nico Pienaar of surface mining industry association Aspasa, the provisions require positive interventions, risk assessments and meticulous record-keeping in order to remain compliant. Smaller-scale surface mining operations with limited access to resources, or skills, may be particularly prone to underestimate requirements and should therefore work with the association to become compliant.Nico points out that […]
Enhancing Safety in Manufacturing Facilities
Wim Dessing, sales executive of Apex Strip Curtains & Doors, says that accidents can occur at internal entry and exit points as well as at points of transition between various sections in a manufacturing or storage facility. By ensuring that visibility is maximised, the risks associated with the movement of vehicular traffic can be substantially […]
