The Health & Safety community of South Africa

Baby cereal tests indicate high level of GMOs

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:37:00 +0200

A study conducted on baby food in South Africa has revealed high levels of genetically modified organisms (GMO).
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Initial prevents cross-contamination to ensure optimal commercial kitchen hygiene

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:29:00 +0200

Abiding to the food safety legislation is a major key factor that ensures the successful operation of a commercial kitchen. Good hand hygiene and kitchen deep cleaning are two ways of ensuring that commercial kitchens operate hygienically - ensuring both piece of mind and providing high quality services to the patron.
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Five things to know about health and safety

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:07:00 +0200

By law, everyone is entitled to a safe and healthy working environment. Consequently, all businesses should be aware of their legal responsibilities to commit to high standards of health and safety in the workplace.
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Rats: what you need to know to protect your business from these pesky pests

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:33:00 +0200

A rat infestation can cause immense damage to your physical premises as well as to your reputation. Rentokil offers some tips on what to look out for and how to get rid of rats before they become a problem.
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Paper till rolls free of BPA at Pick n Pay

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:16:00 +0200

Pick n Pay has phased out till slips containing Bisphenol A (BPA).
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Booze ad ban on cards

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 06:34:00 +0200

Neither friends nor enemies will stop Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi from his mission to ban alcohol advertising.
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Ambius launches GreenWalls; office plants that are beautiful and beneficial

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:57:00 +0200

Research can now back up the long-held belief that indoor plants improve the quality of the indoor atmosphere, and play an important factor in increasing employee productivity, wellness and motivation. Ambius, has recently launched GreenWalls, a portable, environmentally friendly and self contained green wall unit for offices, hotels and anywhere wanting a greener interior.
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A grime-free kitchen makes good business sense

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:52:00 +0200

Kitchen hygiene is a requirement of the CPA and numerous other acts. Initial offers CaterClean: a specialised deep cleaning service for commercial kitchens to meet regulatory hygiene and food safety requirements as well as to prevent pest infestations.
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Is your desk a bacterial minefield?

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:53:00 +0200

According to office furniture manufacturing company, Angel Shack, studies show that disease-causing microbes lurk in the most unexpected places, such as office furnishings and accessories. The average desk surface has 20961 germs per 6.5cm2 and is home to 400 times more bacteria than an office toilet seat.
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Have a safe, easy holiday season

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:22:00 +0200

Max Huggins, head of claims at MiWay offers tips and advice for holidaymakers this Easter season, as they take advantage of all the public holidays to get out of town, unwind in great weather and explore our beautiful country.
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