The Department of Employment and Labour (DoEL), published new Draft Regulations for Hazardous Chemical Agents for public comment. One of the most concerning amendments contained in the draft regulations, is the lowering of the occupational exposure limit (OEL) for Styrene from 40ppm to 20ppm. The OEL for Styrene was originally, in the Hazardous Chemical Substances … Read more
Cape Town’s construction industry is under siege by the construction mafia, a serious problem that puts billions of rands worth of projects in jeopardy, according to a new report by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC). The report, titled The Shadow Economy: Uncovering Cape Town’s Extortion Networks and authored by Global Initiative Against … Read more
In the wake of a recent construction site tragedy in George where a building collapse resulted in injuries and loss of life, the imperative of prioritising health and safety protocols on construction sites has come sharply into focus.Such incidents underscore the paramount importance of adhering to rigorous health and safety procedures to safeguard workers, mitigate … Read more
