| In This Issue - 16 November 2009 |
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| SHEQ News |
Western Cape companies and authorities in general take Sheq legislation and culture less seriously that organisations in Kwazulu-Natal do, writes Sheqafrica.com reader Francois Mare of Wettech. “Do I misunderstand the Sheq concept? Should only parts of South Africa and some cities implement Sheq principles? (read more)
The number of mine fatalities had declined for the nine months of 2009 compared with the same period in 2008, unofficial figures revealed.(read more)
Some members of a Department of Labour advisory body aim to legitimise a registration and grading scheme for safety practitioners, by way of an amendment to the Construction Regulations. (read more)
The Major Hazard Installation (MHI) Regulations are due for an update. A state body, the OHS Act Advisory Council, had appointed a SANAS technical team to formulate updates that had become evident during the first ten years since the regulations became effective.(read more)
Two and a half years ago, before construction on the Gautrain railway lines started, Isithimela Rail Services SH&E manager Gert Visagie inducted the multi-national team of the new joint venture into the South African Sheq legislation related to railway operation... (read more)
Air pollution is responsible for over R4bn in health costs, the department of environmental affairs said on Monday.(read more)
Main Purpose of the Position: To ensure national compliance to legislation. Particularly focused on operational compliance.(read more) |
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| From Christel Fouche's Blog |
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There is a common misperception that the SHE File and the SHE Plan is one and the same thing. This is incorrect. The SHE Plan forms part of the SHE File and therefore the content of the two is different. (read more) |
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| SHEQ Courses for November 2009 |
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| Advantage ACT's Auditing Sessions |
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In order to become a registered Lead Auditor in your choosen field of expertise (Health & Safety,Environment, Quality), you also need to complete 120 auditing hours in the company of a Lead auditor.By attending Advantage ACT's Auditing Sessions, you can now accomplish this requirement very quickly. Please contact Tania on 012 809 4210 or tania@advantageact.co.za for more information.
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| Auditors Needed |
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Advantage ACT is looking for auditors that is registered as ISO9001, ISO14001 & OHSAS18001 at any registration scheme to assist with a national project – you do not have to be a lead auditor, but registration is a must and ALL three disciplines is a must. Kindly send CV to christel@advantageact.co.za.
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