Safety in Hazardous Areas

Fire risk assessments – the foundation for fire-safe workplaces

Across South Africa, fire safety is often only considered after an incident has occurred. However, according to Michael van Niekerk, CEO of ASP Fire, one of the most effective ways for organisations to protect their people, assets and operations is by conducting or commissioning upfront, a professional fire risk assessment. This is a structured process that identifies hazards, evaluates risks, and ensures compliance with national fire safety regulations.

Reliable communication solutions for safety underground

Becker Mining SA – specialist in safety, energy distribution and communication solutions for the mining sector – continues to consolidate its position as a leading supplier of underground communication technologies. The company’s technologically advanced Smartcom® VHF leaky feeder system is engineered for dependable performance in harsh mining environments.

A clear call to counter LV cable dumping

The latest Commodity Trade Observer report on South Africa’s low-voltage cable imports – from March 2024 to February 2026 – indicates that low-voltage cable imports have jumped 18% year-on-year reaching 19.27 million kilograms.

Safety in NDT, asset inspection and testing

Raysonics Industrial has recorded 6.5 million lost-time injury-free hours across its national operations, a significant safety achievement. This builds on the company’s long-standing track record of health, safety and environmental (HSE) excellence which was most recently recognised in its 11th consecutive NOSCAR Award in September 2025, with over 6.4 million lost-time injury-free hours worked at that point.

Safety pull switches with expanded reach

Local distributor for some of the world’s leading electrical and automation brands, Referro Systems has added the latest Dual Head range of Allen-Bradley’s Guardmaster Lifeline 5 Safety Pull Switches to its portfolio.

Valid alcohol testing in the workplace

In South Africa’s safety-critical industries, a single breathalyser reading can carry serious consequences – ranging from removing a worker from a site to defending a dismissal at the CCMA. Yet workplace alcohol testing operates in an environment with limited formal regulation, leaving employers without backup when results are challenged.