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Leading PPE entrepreneur Refilwe Sebothoma takes visionary leadership into new executive and advisory roles
South African entrepreneur and pioneer within the specialist PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) industry, Refilwe Sebothoma, has announced she will take an executive and advisory …
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BootsPersonal Protective Equipment
Foot care in the workplace is more than just appropriate footwear
The culture of ‘zero harm’ is about so much more than preventing workplace accidents. Holistically speaking, it’s about nurturing a workforce that is adequately …
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Personal Protective Equipment
Honouring women in industry during Women’s Month starts with addressing the PPE gender gap
The limited availability of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for women is a critical workplace health and safety issue. In addition to undermining efforts to …
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FallPersonal Protective Equipment
Harnessing safety for success: protecting women working at heights
Conventional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is traditionally designed with the male anatomy in mind, as industries that required PPE on the job were largely …
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GlovesPersonal Protective Equipment
Unfortunately, The Gloveless are usually a distant third when it comes to Hand Safety
Operators of hand-held vibrating tools are more likely to develop vibration-induced white fingers (VWF). The symptoms of VWF are made worse by exposure to …
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Personal Protective Equipment
Sisi Safety Wear Launches First Locally Manufactured Metaguard Safety Footwear for Women
Over the years, women have been making up a greater proportion of the workforce, and this includes sectors that have typically been male-dominated such …
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BootsClothingPersonal Protective Equipment
When the shoe doesn’t fit – why women need to demand female-specific safety footwear in the workplace
Over the years, women have been making up a greater proportion of the workforce, and this includes sectors that have typically been male-dominated such …
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This topic deals with workers placing themselves in harm’s way, and is more common than you might think. Many construction-related incidents and accidents fall …
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COVID-19Personal Protective EquipmentWorker Fitness
Revised Covid-19 Direction on Health & Safety in The Workplace
What do employers need to know? The Minister of Employment & Labour has issued a revised Covid-19 Direction on Health & Safety in the …
