That was LIGNA 2019!

That was LIGNA 2019!

Drawing 1,500 exhibitors from 50 nations and more than 90,000 attendees from 100 nations, LIGNA.19 more than lived up to its own high standards. As the world’s leading trade fair for woodworking and wood processing plant, machinery and tools, it delivered a powerful boost to the entire industry.   Five days, brimming with innovations and […]

Safety Handbook 2nd Ed – Safety First Association

Authored by: SA Kadiri and D Niesing.  Published by the Safety First Association (South Africa) ISBN: 978-0-620-51052-3 Occupational Health and Safety for South African Industry and all other workplaces. Chapters: Occupational health and safety Safety and ergonomics Personal protective equipment Fire safety General safety in workplaces Materials handling safety Hazard signs and warning labels Electrical/electronics/computer safety […]

Fuel increases and Carbon Tax

Motion on land - political populism trumps national interest

The Carbon Tax, which comes into effect on 1 June (and implemented along with fuel price changes on 5 June), was initially budgeted to have a 9 cents per litre impact on petrol prices and 10 cents per litre impact on diesel. However, both these charges have now been reduced by 2 cents per litre. […]