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“The efficiency and economic factors are usually deciding
factors, but when manual operations are implemented, the
safety structure is usually built around the function to
ensure the safety of employees.”
Says Wainwright, “Automation obviously reduces the risk of
exposure in respect to injuries to persons simply by
removing the human being from the danger area. However,
automation has its limitations and there are some things
which just have to be done by people.
“Machinery and equipment maintenance is a particular
area where risk of injury may occur due to handling of heavy
parts or objects, limited or difficult access, hand tools and
sharp objects or failure to properly isolate energy sources
(resulting in unintentional starting of the machine). Strict
rules and regulations are in place to address these risks, but
their success is dependent on individual compliance and /
or adequate supervisory enforcement,” he explains.
While employee health and safety in every sector is vital,
industries, like the sawmilling sector, which necessitate
close proximity and interaction with heavy and potentially
hazardous equipment and duties, are even more compelled
to heed regulations governing health and safety, not only in
service of their bottom line, but to do right by their staff,
whose duty it is to ensure their own adherence to company
policy. Health and safety is everyone’s business and as the
adage goes, ‘better safe than sorry’.
Partnering with
Selectively sourced hardwoods from around the world
Oak
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Kiaat
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Mahogany
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Iroko
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Larch
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Walnut
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Saligna
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Meranti
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Beech
NEW PRODUCTS AVAILABLE: Thermal Treated Oak and Thermal Treated Poplar
D irect importers and stockists of Exotic Hardwoods – over 40 species available
Hardwood decking available in Balau & Massaranduba
Range of plywoods, including Birch, Marine, Pine, Commercial and Exotic
Order any volume from one plank to one bundle to a truck load of wood
Supplied rough or machined to the customer’s requirements.
We support suppliers who offer FSC timber and timber
sourced from well-managed, sustainable plantations.
Eco Timber Traders delivers throughout the
Kwazulu Natal and Gauteng regions.
Durban Johannesburg
14 Progress Rd
New Germany Unit 7 Citrus Industrial Park
Citrus Street, Laser Park, Honeydew
Tel: +27 (0)31 705 5546
Email Hans: [email protected] Tel: +27 (0)11 7946330
Email Rob: [email protected]
Browse: www.ecotimbertraders.co.za