Sep 27, 2018 | EC Industrial & Business News, Fire Protection
THE challenges of protecting buildings from fire can be complex, depending on the fire load of the facility and the fire risk of goods stored in the building. Although a sprinkler system is often considered sufficient to protect a building and its contents,...
Aug 30, 2018 | Consulting Engineers & Project Management, Fire Protection, KZN Industrial & Business News, Occupational Health, Petrochemicals, Safety
A Durban firm has played a key role in the success of a trailer-based foam fire-suppression system making inroads into the local petrochemicals sector. According to DoseTech MD Mike Feldon, the fire protection equipment supplier has for three consecutive years...
Aug 1, 2018 | Agriculture & Sugar, Construction, Civil & Structural Engineering, EC Industrial & Business News, Fire Protection, Forestry, Pulp & Paper, Machine Tools, Materials Handling & Bulk Handling
SINCE the appointment of AllCut Power Products as its dealer in the Eastern Cape three years ago, the business relationship between the two companies has grown from strength to strength with healthy personal bonds having been established. That’s according to Wacker...
May 2, 2018 | Construction, Civil & Structural Engineering, Disaster Management, Engineering Supplies, Environmental Management & Control, Fire Protection, Heating, Cooling & Ventilation, KZN Industrial & Business News, Metals & Alloys, Occupational Health, Safety, Security
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 workplace. That’s according to Wim Dessing, managing director of Apex Strip Curtains, who...
May 2, 2018 | Chemical & Allied Industries, Disaster Management, Fire Protection, Food & Beverage, Forestry, Pulp & Paper, KZN Industrial & Business News, Metals & Alloys, Petrochemicals, Water & Effluent Management
ON-site safety remains a major focus for all industries, petrochemicals included. While slips, trips and falls can be attributed to a number of factors, inadequately designed and manufactured walkways remain a primary contributor to on-site accidents. That’s according...
Apr 18, 2018 | Commerce & Trade, Disaster Management, Finance & Investment, Fire Protection, KZN Industrial & Business News, Property – Commercial & Industrial, Safety, Security
PROPERTY-related and business interruption losses as a result of fire and weather catastrophes have increased dramatically in South Africa, with 2017 having the highest underwriting losses on record. Insurers incurred material underwriting losses driven by major...
Mar 7, 2018 | Chemical & Allied Industries, Disaster Management, Fire Protection, KZN Industrial & Business News, Petrochemicals
A sudden and unexpected electrical discharge, an arc flash, leaves its intended path and travels through the air between conductors or from a conductor to the ground. This results in an explosion which can cause fire and serious harm to people and equipment. Accidents...
