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Workplace Safety

Workplace safety is the discipline and set of practices aimed at preventing injury, illness and death in occupational settings. It encompasses hazard identification, risk assessment, the implementation of control measures, and compliance with health and safety legislation. The field spans all sectors of the economy, from mining and manufacturing to services and agriculture, and addresses physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic and psychosocial hazards. Employers typically establish safety management systems that include training, protective equipment, emergency procedures, incident reporting and continuous improvement protocols. Regulatory frameworks vary by jurisdiction but commonly assign duties to employers, employees and equipment suppliers, with enforcement through inspectorates and penalties for non-compliance. Workplace safety has significant economic implications, reducing lost-time injuries, insurance premiums, litigation costs and reputational damage whilst improving productivity and staff retention. International standards such as ISO 45001 provide a common structure for occupational health and safety management systems. The discipline has evolved from reactive accident investigation to proactive risk management, integrating behavioural science, engineering controls and organisational culture. In industrial environments such as pump manufacturing and chemical processing, workplace safety focuses on machinery guarding, lockout-tagout procedures, chemical handling protocols and personal protective equipment to mitigate risks associated with moving parts, high pressures and corrosive substances.

Workplace Safety News


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Fortescue served with class action alleging sexual harassment, discrimination
6th July 2026 By: Reuters

Iron-ore major Fortescue on Monday confirmed it had been served with a class action on behalf of current and former female employees alleging sexual harassment and sex discrimination. 


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Technology can bolster workplace safety when paired with human accountability
29th May 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Organisations in South Africa’s industries such as mining and infrastructure are increasingly adopting technology solutions to enhance workplace health, safety and security, there is a clear need... 


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Technology can bolster workplace safety when paired with human accountability
29th May 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Organisations in South Africa’s industries such as mining and infrastructure are increasingly adopting technology solutions to enhance workplace health, safety and security, there is a clear need... 


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... 


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Pump tech aims to improve safety in chemicals handling
13th March 2026

A chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) pump tube, designed to improve safety and operational efficiency during the transfer of aggressive chemicals used across industrial processes, has been... 


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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High-visibility signage for workplace environments
11th December 2025

Safety signage in the workplace is designed to ensure that people and property are protected and that productivity is optimised.  Fire safety solutions company SafeQuip explains that in an... 


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