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Fire hose reels are one of the first pieces in fire-fighting equipment and they are specifically designed to be a quick-response method to combat fires in their early stages.

Many consider fire alarms and fire warning systems costly and unnecessary however, they have proven to be the first line of defense to prevent fire incidents from occurring.

A large fire blanket is one of the most effective, easy, and quick ways for small fires to be suppressed when they occur at work or in the home environment.

Safety-Shop-for-all-your-Fire-Fighting-Equipment-Fire-Extinguisher Fire Extinguishers as Fire equipment may be small, but they are one of the most important components for home and workplace safety.

There are many types of fire extinguishers available on the market, each with its use application according to the different fire classes.

Industries across South Africa are held to high standards where health and safety compliance is concerned in the workplace. The term "safety compliance" refers to the act or process of adhering to or conforming to specified safety standards and legislation.

The OHS Amendment Bill 2020 was implemented to clear up and clarify processes that are prescribed in the OHS Act

New rules say Covid-19 vaccines can be made mandatory In mid-June, the South African Department of Employment and Labour (DoEL) issued an update on the occupational health and safety directive, allowing employers to implement a mandatory workplace vaccination policy, amongst others, which is subjected to certain guidelines. There have been many debates over whether employers can or cannot force their employees to take the Covid-19 vaccine, and while the latest directive sheds light on this matter, it also ensures that employers are reminded to consider the rights that employees have with regards to bodily integrity and religious freedoms and beliefs.

A Risk Assessment plays a crucial part in any organisation, therefor everyone plays an important part and has their subsequent duties towards their own Health and Safety, that of those around them, and the Health and Safety of the organisation overall. In the following sections, the duties of an organisation will be explored in-depth. To learn more on the changes brought on by the OHS Amendment Bill 2020, download your FREE eBook here.