Construction Safety

10/09/2024

JMPD Officers Have Arrested Alleged Construction Mafia Members in The Johannesburg CBD https://tinyurl.com/244uguxx

City of Joburg Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department - JMPD Truck and Freight

The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) remains committed to combating criminal activities that threaten the safety and integrity of our commercial environments. This commitment was underscored during the recent meeting with the Minister of Police, where proactive strategies were disc...

09/09/2024

09/09/2024

Navigating the Risks of South Africa’s Construction Industry https://tinyurl.com/28fz9gzx

Truck and Freight Mining Safety

In an industry beset with shrinking margins, rampant project delays and extortion, payment delays, serious price competition and increasing materials costs, South Africa's construction industry faces a challenging risk landscape, where appropriately scoped insurance and risk management are fundament...

07/09/2024

SOLA Group Introduces a Revolutionary Energy Service to Slash Business Costs and Carbon Footprints https://tinyurl.com/2ytrwho2

Truck and Freight ESKOM SA

In a move set to reshape South Africa's energy landscape, independent power producer SOLA Group has unveiled a new energy service designed to save businesses up to R60m over a five-year period* An initial 52 MW of clean energy produced by the company will be available via Eskom's grid. It represents...

06/09/2024

Safety and Compliance in South African Glazing Installations https://tinyurl.com/22l99rkc

GLASFIT GROUP

Glazing, a critical component of any construction project, requires adherence to stringent safety standards to ensure structural integrity and occupant safety. In South Africa, these standards are outlined in SANS 10400-N, which governs the installation of all glazing. This article will delve into t...

05/09/2024

Promoting Safety Through Competence - The Foundational Role of Skill Development And Lifelong Learning https://tinyurl.com/2dlh8rsz

Truck and Freight Mining Safety

Competence serves as the bedrock upon which a secure and efficient workplace is built. It equips employees with the skills to execute their tasks proficiently while fostering adaptability to industry change and technological advancements. In the context of workplace safety, competence elevates techn...

05/09/2024

Unlocking the Copper District’s Potential: Cluster Mining Will Deliver Sustained Resource Reliability https://tinyurl.com/2xwyhnwr

Mining Safety

Ore grade fluctuations, fault zones and unexpected geological conditions can be any miner's largest foe, said Copper 360 executive chair Shirley Hayes. For companies like the red metal miner and producer with several sites within its rights portfolio, sustained production flow and grade medians beco...

05/09/2024

Gravel Road Upgrade Projects Get Underway in Elias Motsoaledi And Pimville Zone 9 https://tinyurl.com/24r33doq

City of Joburg Truck and Freight

Safe and reliable surfaced roads and stormwater infrastructure that will improve movement systems for vehicles and pedestrians are on the cards in Region D, Soweto. The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), a wholly owned area-based development agency of the City of Johannesburg, has commenced upgr...

05/09/2024

Let’s Talk About Acid Mine Drainage https://tinyurl.com/26scccak

Mining Safety

A recent report, Remediation potential of mining, agro-industrial, and urban wastes against acid mine drainage highlights the impact of sulfide minerals, a geological byproduct of mining, on the environment; stating that when mixed with oxidising and rainfall conditions it leads to the generation of...

03/09/2024

The Vlakfontein Transport Facility is Preparing for Handover https://tinyurl.com/223mr752

City of Joburg ArriveAlive.co.za Truck and Freight

The City of Johannesburg Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Development Planning, Councillor Eunice Mgcina, along with Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) CEO, Mr Themba Mathibe, conducted an oversight visit to the Vlakfontein Public Transport Facility in Region G. The JDA has been overseei...

03/09/2024

Renewables Rule: Keeping South Africa’s Data Centres Lit and Reliable https://tinyurl.com/282tj47v

Let's face it: South Africa's power grid isn't winning any awards for reliability. Our data centres are feeling the heat - and not in a good way. These digital powerhouses not only keep our online world spinning but are also fuelling the recent AI revolution - yet their ever-expanding capabilities h...

02/09/2024

How Microgrids Can Take Mining, Minerals And Metals One Step Closer To A Greener Posture https://tinyurl.com/2yarh2rg

Truck and Freight Mining Safety

The mining, minerals and metals industry forms a critical part of material supply, all essential as the world continues to move towards a digital transformation. However, the industry also contributes an estimated four to seven per cent of the globe's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Moreover, the In...

02/09/2024

Safety With Explosives https://tinyurl.com/2rxof9v8

Mining Safety Truck and Freight ArriveAlive.co.za

Explosives are legally used in Mining and Construction. Sadly though, explosives also sometimes find their way into the hands of criminals, hidden away and then found by innocent members of the community. The SPECIAL Operations Group (SOG) recently received information of the whereabouts of commerci...

30/08/2024

Law Enforcement Officials Are Conducting Inspections of Hijacked Buildings in Gauteng https://tinyurl.com/28cs6pps

City of Joburg Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG)

Parallel to the roadblock operations, teams of law enforcement officials are conducting inspections of hijacked buildings. The buildings often repurposed by criminal elements for illegal activities, are part of the focus of the ongoing operation. During the inspections, several arrests were made for...

29/08/2024

Crush Injuries Were Suffered After a Gate Derailed And Fell On a Patient in Howick https://tinyurl.com/245r7vag

Midlands EMS Howick crews were dispatched to Berea Road in Howick after a gate derailed and landed on a patient. The patient was found in serious condition, requiring urgent advanced life support treatment. Specialized rescue equipment stabilized the patient before they were transported to a nearby....

29/08/2024

Cuts - First aid aims to promote healing and minimise the risk of infection https://tinyurl.com/y4zlm9p6

Truck and Freight ArriveAlive.co.za

Description Wounds comprise injuries that break or remove the skin (such as cuts and abrasions). Most small wounds can be treated successfully at home. The aim of first aid is to promote healing and minimise the risk of infection. Large wounds or severe bleeding need immediate medical attention as b...

27/08/2024

Safety With Electricity https://tinyurl.com/y3r49dop

Truck and Freight

On the Arrive Alive website, we find a rather comprehensive section on Safety with Electricity and Preventing Electrocution and Fire. Many of these guidelines are also applicable to Construction sites. We would like to share a few of these important safety suggestions: The best advice to prevent uns...

23/08/2024

Reminder of The Temporary Lane Closure on The N2 in Pongola https://tinyurl.com/yu9sfwjw

Truck and Freight ArriveAlive.co.za Sanral

A concrete barrier will be built on the Pongola River Bridge (B42) on the N2 as part of ongoing infrastructure maintenance, and this will lead to temporary lane closures. Because of the casting of the concrete parapet process (building the concrete barrier on the bridge), temporary lane closures wit...

21/08/2024

ALCO-Safe Expands Services to Include Comprehensive Employee Wellness And Addiction Counselling https://tinyurl.com/2ctyrehw

Truck and Freight ArriveAlive.co.za Mining Safety

ALCO-Safe, a leading provider of workplace drug and alcohol testing equipment, has recently announced the expansion of its services to include comprehensive employee wellness and addiction counselling programmes. This new initiative addresses the growing issue of drug and alcohol addiction in the wo...

20/08/2024

Human-Centric Employment Solutions Support Greater Sustainability in Mining https://tinyurl.com/24ssb55j

Mining Safety Truck and Freight

The environmental impact of mining has come under scrutiny in recent years as the world strives to meet carbon emissions reduction targets. As a result, mines have increased their efforts towards improving sustainability. One element that needs focus is on people, as the social factor is a critical....

20/08/2024

Women Will Benefit From Road Construction Projects in KwaZulu-Natal https://tinyurl.com/2ybjykgw

Truck and Freight

Following the presentation and adoption of budgets for both departments, we are determined to fast-track the entry of women into the construction sector. We are of the view that human settlements and road construction projects, which are championed by both departments with a combined budget of over....

19/08/2024

How Human Capital Outsourcing Can Transform Maintenance For Mining And Petrochemical Companies https://tinyurl.com/26wp87mx

Mining Safety Truck and Freight

Shutdowns in the mining and petrochemical industries are complex, high-stakes operations that require meticulous planning and ex*****on. Procuring specialised skills, managing remote workforces, and handling complex administrative tasks pose significant challenges. To overcome these hurdles and ensu...

16/08/2024

Establishing a Safer Workplace With The 3C’s Framework https://tinyurl.com/22gpzvjl

Mining Safety Truck and Freight

Ensuring workplace safety is crucial for the well-being of employees and the overall success of an organisation. A zero-harm workplace is not just an ideal but a necessary goal, and achieving it requires a structured and comprehensive approach. One effective method is the 3C's approach- Compliance,....

16/08/2024

Understanding Building Compliance and Safety Laws for Non-Professionals https://tinyurl.com/243omxvg

Ensuring the safety and compliance of buildings is a crucial aspect of modern living. While professionals in the construction and safety industries often handle these responsibilities, non-professionals must also understand these laws to ensure everyone's well-being. This knowledge is essential for....

15/08/2024

A Logger Has Crushed a Mechanic and Injured an Operator in The Lidgerton Area https://tinyurl.com/27moeu9q

Truck and Freight

Mechanic and Machine Operator Left Seriously Injured After Logger Goes Out of Control. Midlands EMS crews were dispatched to the Lidgerton area after a logger went out of control, crushing a mechanic and injuring an operator. Upon arrival, it was found that the mechanic was in critical condition and...

14/08/2024

SkyJacks to showcase the latest innovative powered access, material handling and lifting equipment at Electra Mining 2024 https://tinyurl.com/27fslo4y

Truck and Freight

SkyJacks, a leading provider of hiring and selling powered access, material handling and lifting equipment for the construction, mining and industrial sectors, is excited to announce its participation in Electra Mining 2024, scheduled from 2 - 6 September at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec. As....

13/08/2024

Road Markings to be Repainted at the York Traffic Circles in George https://tinyurl.com/23g7oqtr

Truck and Freight ArriveAlive.co.za

A contractor appointed by the private developer for the 1 On York Development will be repainting the road markings on the York Traffic Circles. The work is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 13 August 2024, after the morning peak between 08:30 and 11:30. The contractor will begin by closing the lef...

13/08/2024

What Needs to be Done to Create a More Inclusive Energy Landscape in South Africa https://tinyurl.com/2dxsvnen

Women's Month provides the ideal opportunity to celebrate the growing role of women in South Africa's dynamic energy sector, and while significant strides have been made in recent years, there is still much room for improvement in achieving gender parity. Unfortunately, our celebration of Women's Mo...

12/08/2024

Temporary Lane Closures on the N2 in Nseleni, KwaZulu-Natal https://tinyurl.com/2bekolll

Truck and Freight ArriveAlive.co.za

Jacking of the bridge deck including bearing refurbishment work will take place on N2, on the Nseleni River Bridge (B2020) as part of ongoing infrastructure maintenance, the South African National Road Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) has announced. As part of the deck jacking process, temporary lane closure...

12/08/2024

Copper 360’s Maiden Resource Declaration Has Significantly Exceeded Expectations https://tinyurl.com/2244qpgn

Mining Safety

Copper 360 Limited (Altx: CPR) yesterday announced a significant development at its Rietberg Copper Mine with the declaration of its maiden Reserve and the concomitant filing of a comprehensive Mining Viability Study (MVS). The declared Mineral Reserves at Rietberg stand at an impressive 2.48 millio...