Tag: safety

Every day, millions of South Africans travel to work by car, taxi, train, e-hailing or on foot. Most of us track our spending in Rand terms. However, we rarely consider the true cost of mobility, especially the cost measured in time. Time is one of our most valuable resources. Unlike money, we cannot earn it back.

Our recent research conducted in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region, titled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behaviour”, reveals key insights about AI use in South Africa. The study found that 72.5% of professionals surveyed in the country use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for their work tasks. However, only 30% have received training on the cybersecurity aspects of neural networks.

In today’s commercial landscape, businesses face a wide range of risks, from opportunistic theft to targeted break-ins and threats to staff safety. For organisations serious about protecting people, property and reputation, prioritising safety is no longer optional. It’s essential.

Industrial operations are, like the rest of the world, facing a fundamental generational workforce change. Today, most baby boomers, those experienced operators aged between 61 and 79, are projected to retire by 2035. As a younger, more mobile generation steps in, the traditional model of long apprenticeships and gradual knowledge transfer is no longer sustainable.

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, its impact is being experienced in every sphere of our daily lives. From informing our choices on financial services, to guiding manufacturing processes, to helping us write that carefully worded email, its influence and reach cannot be overstated.

The importance of selecting the correct sprinkler systems for commercial buildings is often overlooked. This oversight increases fire risk and raises serious concerns for fire life safety. Developers and tenants alike need to understand the importance of sprinkler systems when considering building use and safety.

In mining, the goals are clear: safety, productivity, profitability. Leadership spends countless hours developing strategies. They align KPIs and ensure plans are in place to keep the business moving forward. But on the ground, where boots hit rock, what’s planned often gets lost in translation.

Duplex coating, which combines hot dip galvanising with painting, is an extremely effective method of corrosion control. Paint on hot dip galvanising is an excellent system. However, it does require that everyone in the value chain understands the requirements for best practice.

We work closely with building product manufacturers and service providers across South Africa’s construction sector. A common question we hear is: “How do we get our products specified by architects?” This is a critical challenge that many face. Getting specified by architects early in the design process can secure a project, or result in missing out entirely.

In South Africa, the traditional one-size-fits-all approach to public sanitation has proven inadequate in addressing the unique needs of informal settlements. Informal settlements continue to grow, and residents are increasingly seeking in-house sanitation solutions that provide privacy and dignity.