Alco-Safe
Opinion Piece: Uproot alcohol and drug abuse in the workplace proactively with pre-employment testing
By Rhys Evans, MD at ALCO-Safe A sober workforce is both a legislative and an operational requirement. Employers have a duty to ensure a safe working environment, which includes a duty to prevent intoxicated persons from entering the workplace. This is especially important in industries such as construction, manufacturing,[...]
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deur Tisha Steyn Wat is die geheim tot meer as 120 jaar se diens? Volgens Johan Visser, drup- en mikro-besproeiingskundige by Agrico, is deurlopende vernuwing en vooruitgang die grondslag vir sukses. Wanneer ՚n mens ՚n tegnologies-ontwikkelde besproeiingsmark bedien, moet jy immers nie net bybly nie, maar jy moet altyd[...]
Opinion piece: e-Hailing services – are drivers tested before getting behind the wheel with passengers?
By Rhys Evans, MD at ALCO-Safe One of the main reasons that e-hailing ride services have become so popular is that they offer individuals a safer alternative to drinking and driving, as the law prohibits road users from operating a vehicle or motorcycle while under the influence of intoxicating[...]
Opinion piece: The post-pandemic conundrum – the WFH model and intoxication in the workplace
By Rhys Evans, MD at ALCO-Safe Many businesses in South Africa are now comfortable with offering a Work from Home (WFH) or hybrid model to employees after the Covid-19 lockdown ended. As employees now spend more of their working hours at home, this can pose a problem for companies[...]
Opinion Piece: Alcohol education and testing is the only way to effectively increase workplace safety in mines
By Rhys Evans, MD at ALCO-Safe With its reputation as one of the most dangerous industries in the world, it’s important that mining enterprises keep pushing to increase workplace safety. One of the most critical aspects of safety to address is the consumption of alcohol in the workplace. Given[...]