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Rhys Evans

Rhys Evans is a professional associated with workplace safety and compliance in the South African mining sector. He is connected to ALCO-Safe, a company that operates in the occupational health and safety industry, particularly in areas such as alcohol and drug testing services for workplaces. Evans's work focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance and safety standards within mining operations, where stringent workplace safety protocols are mandated by law. His expertise appears to encompass the implementation and management of safety systems that help mining companies meet requirements set by bodies such as the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS). The mining industry in South Africa faces significant workplace safety challenges, making professionals like Evans important in helping companies navigate complex regulatory frameworks and maintain safe working environments. His involvement in the sector reflects the growing emphasis on proactive safety management and the prevention of workplace incidents through proper testing and monitoring procedures. Evans's role likely involves advising on best practices, ensuring compliance with labour legislation, and supporting companies in avoiding disputes that might escalate to forums such as the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA). His work contributes to the broader effort to reduce workplace accidents and improve safety culture in one of South Africa's most hazardous industries.

Rhys Evans News


ALCO-Safe and Ya Bana Children’s Village: Protecting vulnerable youth through proactive substance abuse management
ALCO-Safe and Ya Bana Children’s Village: Protecting vulnerable youth through proactive substance abuse management
24th August 2026

For 20 years, Ya Bana Children’s Village has provided a stable, nurturing sanctuary for vulnerable and abandoned children. Yet, as older children move between the village and the outside world –... 


 Confronting South Africa’s drug challenge with consistent workplace testing
Confronting South Africa’s drug challenge with consistent workplace testing
20th July 2026

By: Rhys Evans - Managing Director at ALCO-Safe South Africa faces a growing drug crisis that is affecting workplaces across the country. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime... 


Pioneering daily alcohol testing to enhance last-mile driver safety
Pioneering daily alcohol testing to enhance last-mile driver safety
20th May 2026

ALCO-Safe, a leading provider of alcohol and drug testing solutions for South African workplaces, has partnered with a major national delivery network to introduce compulsory daily alcohol... 


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Substance abuse policy, testing are paramount
15th May 2026 By: Halima Frost

A legally-sound substance abuse policy that is communicated and available to company employees, alongside the correct equipment and procedures are paramount in industries and sectors where... 


Breathalysers as crisis prevention tools in safety-sensitive workplaces
Breathalysers as crisis prevention tools in safety-sensitive workplaces
6th May 2026

By: Rhys Evans - Managing Director at ALCO-Safe (Virtual Showroom) In safety-sensitive environments, one wrong decision can have serious consequences. Alcohol testing is not just a compliance... 


ALCO-Safe becomes the first privately owned laboratory SANAS-Accredited for breathalyser calibration
ALCO-Safe becomes the first privately owned laboratory SANAS-Accredited for breathalyser calibration
2nd March 2026

In South Africa’s safety-critical industries, a single breathalyser reading can carry serious consequences - from removing a worker from a site to defending a dismissal at the CCMA. Yet workplace... 


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Alcohol breathalysers prove a crucial safeguard
6th February 2026

With South Africa possessing one of the highest levels of alcohol consumption per capita in the world, breath alcohol detectors and drug detection equipment supplier ALCO-Safe MD Rhys Evans says... 


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Alcohol testing spotlighted as year-end looms
7th November 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The prevalence of alcohol-related impairment in South Africa’s mining sector remains a persistent concern, prompting companies to adopt stricter testing regimes and invest in more sophisticated... 


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