The continent’s leading occupational health and safety (OHS) trade show, A-OSH Expo, returned to Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, running over three days from 31 May to 02 June 2022.
“All aspects of safety, security and health at work and environmental issues are brought together at A-OSH Expo. We are so pleased to see our OHS exhibitors once more,” says Mark Anderson, portfolio director at Specialised Exhibitions.
Entrance was free, and to add to the visitor’s experience, A-OSH Expo was co-located with three other Specialised Exhibitions shows, namely Securex South Africa 2022, Africa’s leading security trade exhibition; Facilities Management Expo, which brings together all aspects of products and services associated with property and building management and maintenance; and Firexpo South Africa 2022, focusing on the fire safety and rescue sector.
New products, on-stand expertise, competitions and more with BBF Safety Group
At this years’ event, BBF Safety Group, an integrated workplace safety solutions provider, had a number of new products on-stand, as well as competitions and give aways.
BBF Safety Group launched of a host of new products at the show, including the new and improved BOVA Rigger Boot. The mould was developed in consultation with a podiatrist to improve fit and comfort, with better slip resistance of the sole. This range has also achieved electrical resistance to 20 kVA and improved water resistance with S2 rated leather.
Another new BOVA product introduced at A-OSH Expo was the Obsidian work boot, custom-engineered to meet the specific requirements of the bottling industry. With SeamSecure™ water proofing treatment, a Dual Compound Rubber sole and SRC Slip resistance rating, Obsidian provides the ultimate protection in damp environments. The boot also features a DualGuard™ system with a steel midsole to defend against vertical penetration by sharp objects, and a steel mesh layer on the upper to protect against horizontal penetration. As an additional protection feature, the boot features an anti-scuff wrap to protect the leather upper from the general nicks and cuts.
With BOVA moving into the Work at Heights category, the BBF Safety sponsored the Work at Heights Theatre at A-OSH Expo this year. Interested parties saw the showcased BOVA range, including new products – rope, rescue kits, lifelines and more. BBF also gave a sneak peak of its Premium Range too, due to be launched later in the year. Aside from enjoying the fantastic speakers, the first 50 people who attended the Work at Heights theatre talks received a BOVA gift bag, as well as being entered into a draw to win a R10 000 voucher to the Apple iStore.
The company also featured its new and improved TRAX range – TRAX 2.0, which boasts fantastic improvements in terms of weight, flexibility, styling and slip resistance, as well as a number of new safety footwear styles recently launched by Lemaitre. In addition, with a growing offering in thermal protection, BOVA’s new Arc flash range offers innovative protection from the hazards of an arc flash with inherent flame resistance in a lightweight and breathable solution. BBF showcased some of its offerings for protection in oil and gas environments and molten metal splash protection.
Visitors to the BBF stand were able to enjoy a barista-brewed cappuccino, take a moment to get their shoes shined, book time to consult on any SHEQ requirements in the meeting rooms, and stood a chance to win safety footwear prizes and other giveaways during the course of the show.
Finally, the Group was proud to host Dr. Anette Thompson, a noted research podiatrist focusing on foot anthropometry and haemodynamics applied to footwear design, on 1 June 2022, who gave a presentation on the importance of foot health and the role that safety footwear plays.
Enquiries: www.bbfsafety.co.za and www.aosh.co.za
