Hire SA May 2017 | Page 28

Put safety first S afety is one of the most important aspects that we can deal with in any industry. Whenever an accident occurs it has huge implications. To keep yourself up-to-date with the latest news on safety, Forklift SA, recommends that role players visit the Occupational Safety and Health Exhibition (A-OSHEXPO) that will take place at Gallagher in Midrand at the end of the month. According to the organiser’ of the show, no local industry is more conscious of its importance than the mining sector. Not only are hundreds of people employed in mining, there are also many potentially hazardous variables to be aware. These include noise and respirable dust to a constantly changing environment, risk of on-site injury and equipment, including robust and heavy duty forklifts and materials handling equipment. The seminars that run concurrently with the show are always interesting. Some of the topics will include: • New regulations of the OHS Act 85 of 1993 as well as other new regulatory measures including the prosecution register by Tibo Szana, chief inspector: Occupational Health and Safety from the SA Department of Labour • An introduction to environmental law and update on recent developments delivered by Justine Sweet, CEO environmentalist at Sasol SA • Ergonomics – what is this and why do you need to adapt your business by Dale Kennedy of Ergonomax Holdings. Cherry Ellis Managing Editor of Forklift SA The Combilift is the world’s most versatile forklift and it is multidirectional and operates as 3 machines in one www.shamrock.co.za • Safer Product Handling • Long Load Handling • Indoor and Outdoor Use • Less Product Damage - a Counter balance forklift, Narrow aisle truck and Side loader, making it highly manoeuvrable, very safe, very cost effective and supremely efficient - Also available in diesel, LPG and electrical options The Combilift Advantages: FREE • Space savings warehouse • Reliable Robust Simple Design layout service • Increased Productivity • Operator and Maintenance Freindly After Combilift Before Combilift 2.5 – 25 ton Combilift Straddler Carrier Customisation options available Our commitment to customer service is important and therfore we have a dedicated support network. 4 Forklift SA