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VIDEO: Moenie jou besigheid in gevaar stel nie beskerm jou werknemers met Alco-Safe
Alkohol- en dwelmgebruik op plase skep ’n “rimpel-effek” wat veel verder strek as die individuele werker. Dit benadeel die veiligheid van die hele span, beskadig duur masjinerie, verminder produktiwiteit en kan lei tot verwoestende regsgevolge vir plaaseienaars. Wanneer ’n werker ’n stroper, trekker of swaar masjien onder die invloed[...]
Opinion Piece: Addressing the growing threat of substance abuse in mining operations
Mining companies face significant safety risks associated with the use of nyaope and cannabis among their employees, jeopardising both the well-being of workers and the overall safety of operations. These substances can severely impair users' ability to concentrate, posing challenges to maintaining focus during work. To ensure the safety[...]
Opinion Piece: Clarifying the role of breathalyser results in employee dismissals: Dispelling misconceptions to ensure workplace safety
Recent media coverage on the Samancor Chrome Ltd v Willemse dispute may have created a false impression that breathalyser results alone cannot be used to dismiss an employee, without corroboration from a blood alcohol test. Such media coverage is incorrect and misleading. Breathalyser results can and should be used[...]
Opinion Piece: Addressing the growing threat of substance abuse in mining operations
Mining companies face significant safety risks associated with the use of nyaope and cannabis among their employees, jeopardising both the well-being of workers and the overall safety of operations. These substances can severely impair users' ability to concentrate, posing challenges to maintaining focus during work. To ensure the safety[...]
Opinion Piece: Mitigating risk and rewarding safety: making the case for drug and alcohol testing in fleet insurance
By Rhys Evans, Managing Director at ALCO-Safe If driving under the influence is a reason for insurers to reject claims for vehicle accidents, can drug and alcohol testing programs be used by businesses to reduce cover premiums for their vehicle fleets? Insurance companies are always looking for ways to[...]