Fall Protection Health and Safety Podcast Articles Work at Heights
Understanding EN 361: Standards for Full-Body Harnesses
Working safely at heights is non-negotiable, and using the right harness can mean the difference between life and death. In this article, we’ll simplify the EN 361 standard (locally adopted as SANS 50361) for full-body
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Fall Protection: Insights into the EN361 Standard for Full-Body Harnesses
In this episode of Let’s Talk Safety, host Dylan Sutherland from Protekta Safety Gear sits down with in-house specialist Stephan van Heerden to unpack the EN 361 standard; a benchmark for full-body harnesses used in
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Understanding Noise Levels and Decibel (dB) Ratings
Noise-induced hearing loss is a significant workplace hazard that depends on understanding and managing exposure to different noise levels. Here’s a practical breakdown based on decibel (dB) ratings, using everyday examples provided by hearing safety
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Hearing Protection: The Importance of Hearing Protection in South Africa
In part 2 of our final episode for Season 1, Jarryd Swanepoel, National Sales Manager at uvex, discusses the importance of hearing protection in South Africa. He provides practical guidance on what safety managers and
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Guidelines for Effective Hearing Protection
Noise-induced hearing loss is now the leading occupational health concern in South Africa, surpassing even tuberculosis and silicosis, according to Dr. Balfour at the Mining Indaba. Despite regulations and improved PPE, hearing loss continues to
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