Security
Electrical position indicator for demanding conditions
THE Gemü 1205 electrical position indicator for linear actuators has been developed specifically for use in potentially explosive (ATEX) areas. According to the company, the...
New tech promises to destroy illegal copper resale market
South Africa is experiencing almost 200 instances of cable theft per day. The scourge costs the country an estimated R10 billion per year loss in lost productivity. Although...
Simplified safety compliance testing
COMTEST is offering what it says is a unique tester, one that sources both AC and DC steady-state voltage for Hi-Z and Lo-Z instruments, thus simplifying safety compliance...
New tripods for confined-space entry
MSA Africa, a manufacturer of safety solutions for hazardous environments such as mining, used the recent Electra Mining Africa 2018 expo to display some of its latest...
What to know before giving into ransomware demands
DESPITE small and medium enterprises (SMEs) becoming increasingly popular targets for cybercriminals, many remain completely unprotected in this regard. As a result, when...
From whistleblowing pioneer to global contact centre exemplar
SOME 20 years after its establishment, Deloitte’s pioneering whistleblowing service, Tip-offs Anonymous, continues to grow from strength to strength, its ongoing success a...
Tap and pay cards ‘just as safe as traditional cards’
CONTRARY to rumours doing the rounds on social media, contactless bank cards are just as secure as regular credit and debit cards. That’s according to the South African...
Latest data breach shines spotlight on POPI pitfalls
THE recent cyber-attack on insurance provider Liberty’s IT infrastructure has drawn attention to the dire need for effective protection of consumer data. That’s according to...
Sugar company warns of jobs hoax
ILLOVO Sugar South Africa has issued a warning about a scam currently targeting job seekers in the KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng areas. “Perpetrators, posing as representatives...
Mooi River truck arson condemned
THE South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) has joined the growing chorus of condemnation of the violent and destructive protests at the Mooi River toll plaza. “There is...
Tanks for the lift: No job too heavy for crane company
BABCOCK’S plant hire business recently received two orders from Air Products South Africa to install two 88-ton cryogenic tanks at its plant in Newcastle. Following the first...
Giving welding screens the safety edge
THE patented Balledge design used on Apex Welding and Safety Screens aids access into cordoned off areas for workers without snagging or scratching, increasing safety in the...
