Safety in Hazardous Areas

Building on three generations of innovation

A global leader in adhesives, electrical, and mineral solutions, Pratley is celebrating a legacy of innovation and industry leadership spanning three generations. Established in 1948 by George ‘Monty’ Pratley, the company has remained true to its heritage of research and development (R&D), while continually adapting to new technologies and market demands.

Specialised testing of steel pressure vessels

DEKRA Industrial South Africa has strengthened its position as a leader in hydrogen-induced cracking (HIC) inspections, using advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques.

Recognised for excellence in industrial safety

DEKRA Industrial has been awarded its 11th consecutive NOSCAR Award, reaffirming its position as a leader in occupational health, safety, and environmental (HSE).

Certification update for lithium-ion battery fire safety equipment

SafeQuip confirms that its Lith-Ex range of fire extinguishers is the only certified lithium-ion battery fire extinguisher range in South Africa.

Missing person locator system advances mine safety

Becker Mining South Africa has enhanced its Missing Person Locator system – a powerful module integrated into its comprehensive SmartFlow™ digital mine visualisation and management platform and designed to raise the level of emergency preparedness and personnel safety in mining operations worldwide.

Leading the way with Level 9 PDS

South Africa leads the world in its early enforcement of Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) on mining sites, but many mines still struggle to apply the advanced technology effectively. Pieter Wolfaardt from Apex, Booyco Electronics' training partner of choice, explains why change management is central to successful applications, and what this process involves.