Illumination in the workplace in South Africa is governed by the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act, 1983 (Act 6 of 1983), updated on 7 March 2003. An illumination assessment is a careful examination of the illumination conditions in a work environment. [...]
In addition to lung cancer and mesothelioma, asbestos exposure can also cause cancer of the larynx and ovary. Current evidence also suggests asbestos exposure may cause cancer of the pharynx, stomach, and colorectum. Enlargement of the heart can also occur [...]
Asbestos-related diseases – the silent killers Asbestos is the term used when describing a specific group of minerals containing magnesium-silicate fibres. Coined as the ‘magic mineral’, it possesses a natural fire-resistant property making it ideal for flooring, roofing, and thermal [...]
The reality is that large quantities of asbestos-containing materials or ACMS were used in the South Africa in the construction of buildings until as recently as 1999, when the then Labour government banned the use of these materials across the country. Indeed, some figures reveal [...]
Asbestos Surveys An inside look at Asbestos Asbestos is a highly heat-resistant fibrous silicate mineral that can be woven into fabrics, and is used in brake linings and in fire-resistant and insulating materials. It has six sub-classifications: chrysotile, crocidolite, amosite, [...]
What is lead? Lead is a naturally occurring heavy metal often used in the manufacturing of common industrial and building materials. It is a soft, malleable metal known for its high resistance to chemical corrosion. Additionally, buildings built prior [...]
Occupational health and safety hazards whether they are physical, chemical, biological, mechanical or psychological, can affect any industry be it agriculture, construction, manufacturing units and even the healthcare sector. However, the one industry most commonly and severely affected is the mining industry. […]
