Jun 26, 2015
The safety and well-being of the workers is of the utmost importance in every industry. There are however, certain sectors in which particular consideration needs to be given to ensuring the safety of the employees; one of those sectors is the construction industry....
Jun 19, 2015
Mining and Fire Safety Every mining company executive and supervisor has a duty to ensure the safety of the employees in the job. These supervisory personnel should be aware of fire safety principles as well as to ensure that the mining managers and employees...
Jun 12, 2015
In every aspect of mining, the slogan "safety first" springs immediately to mind. That's why companies take steps to have the most cost effective but state of the art safety equipment possible in every area of the mines. From rebreathers to fire safety equipment,...
Jun 9, 2015
How to Find Mining Equipment at the Best Prices? Safety equipment and mining equipment are essential for your company to operate. With the cost of this equipment going up all the time, how do you find the best prices? There are a few ways you can accomplish this....
Jun 4, 2015
The efficient extraction of minerals is an essential part of business for any mining company, but just as important, is the health and safety of anyone working in the industry. This is true whether they are supervisors, machinery operators, or mining professionals...
May 22, 2015
Fires are most often caused by electrical faults, open flames, hot surfaces, chemical reactions, friction, lightning or static electricity. The following tips will help keep you and your family safe from fire. Using electricity safely Do not overload your electrical...
May 15, 2015
Always call the City’s Fire and Rescue Services before you make any attempt to fight a fire yourself. If your clothing catches fire: Start the stop, drop and roll procedure: Stop where you are Drop to the floor Roll around on the floor This will smother the flames and...
May 8, 2015
Whether it is building houses, apartment buildings, hospitals, schools, or any other type of structure, the construction industry needs skilled workers. Not only does this include engineers and architects, but also carpenters and masons. There are often tasks that...
Apr 23, 2015
Personal protective clothing: Personal protective equipment (PPE) refers to protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other garments or equipment designed to protect the wearer's body from injury or infection. The hazards addressed by protective equipment include...
Apr 17, 2015
Load shedding has become a common practice of the power company Eskom in South Africa. That is what happens when there is not enough electricity available to meet the demand in a given area; this makes it necessary for Eskom to cut power to some of its customers. This...
