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HEALTH MATERNAL MORTALITY
High incidence of death during child birth
Tue, 31 Aug 2010
Provincial Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu has stated that the number of mothers dying during child births at Gauteng hospitals remains high and drastic steps need to be taken to address the situation.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY
One death too many
Wed, 25 Aug 2010
Taking a closer look at health and safety in the construction industry and the lack of knowledgeable and accredited health, safety and environment (HSE) officers. The evidence is not good, with 44 deaths occuring on construction sites over a six month period. David Dworcan highlights the personal and national impact of these fatalaties.
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HEALTH AND STRIKES
Management to assist with patients
Wed, 25 Aug 2010
Government launches Adopt-a-River Campaign
Mon, 16 Aug 2010
With the aim of meeting the socio-economic goals in South Africa, Water and Environmental Affairs Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi launched the Isipingo Adopt a River Project. 100 Umlazi women will receive a monthly stipend and accredited training on water resource management.
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SECURITY
SA and Chinese police strengthen crime-fighting partnership
Thu, 05 Aug 2010
South African and Chinese police have strengthened the ties between them and vowed to help each other fight crime. Deputy Police Minister Fikile Mbalula met with the People’s Republic of China’s Vice Minister of Public Safety Chen Zhimin. After their discussions, the two Ministers signed minutes of talks relating to police operations between the two countries.
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HEALTH
DENOSA-ICN to train nurse leaders - Leadership for change
Wed, 28 Jul 2010
The recently re-established DENOSA Professional Institute (DPI) in collaboration with the International Nurses Council (ICN) will be running a ‘Leadership for Change Program’ (LFC) aimed at ensuring that nurses are equipped to be effective leaders and managers in a constantly changing health environment.
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SECURITY
ICD explains its role to rural community
Mon, 26 Jul 2010
The Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD) held a community meeting in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, on Saturday to educate communities about its role as police watchdog.
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SAFETY
Government, NW Companies and Numsa agree - review mining methods
Mon, 26 Jul 2010
Sonjica signs water-sharing deal with Swaziland
Sun, 25 Jul 2010
Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs Buyelwa Sonjica signed a water-sharing agreement with her Swaziland counterpart, Tsandzile Dlamini, at Driekoppies Dam in Mpumalanga. Under the agreement, communities living on both sides of the border will have the right to use water from the dam. However, she warned: "A few good thunderstorms or rising dam levels can never be invitations to waste water or to underestimate its value."
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SAFETY
Training & skills development needed to avert mine disasters
Mon, 19 Jul 2010
The leadership of the mining industry in South Africa agrees that training and skills development should be done on a regular basis to avert further disasters in that sector. Chief Executive Officers of the mining industry have met in Pretoria at the request of Mineral Energy Minister Susan Shabangu to discuss safety issues in the sector.
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POLICE
Police to build on World Cup success
Fri, 16 Jul 2010
Senior police officials say the crime situation in the country will not be given a chance to go back to where it was before the 2010 World Cup. Policing cannot be on the same scale as was happening during the tournament, but definitely crime can't go back to the same level as it was happening before the World Cup said Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa.
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SAFETY
Shabangu warns inferior safety methods not tolerated
Thu, 15 Jul 2010
Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu has warned that government will not tolerate inferior safety measures and will act firmly against mining companies who put the lives of mineworkers at risk.
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POLICE
SA & Cyprus seal police cooperation deal to fight crime
Wed, 14 Jul 2010
Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa and Cyprus High Commissioner Argyros Antoniou have signed a deal that will see the fight against crime boosted in the two countries.
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SAFETY
Labour inspectors target iron and steel industry
Tue, 13 Jul 2010
Department of Labour inspectors have embarked on a week-long workplace inspection in the iron and steel industry in all provinces to ensure that health and safety regulations are adhered to.
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HEALTH
DENOSA meet with Chris Hani Baragwanath to discuss nursing education
Tue, 13 Jul 2010
DENOSA condemns closing of Mmabatho College of Nursing
Mon, 12 Jul 2010
MEC closes Mmabatho College of Nursing
Mon, 12 Jul 2010
Hospital boards challenged to champion communities’ needs
Sat, 10 Jul 2010
KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo has challenged hospital board chairpersons to champion their community’s health needs.
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Click here for Training Providers specialising in Safety, Health training & Environment issues
Click on the links below for Health and Safety training and Environment training courses in the following regions:
HEALTH MATERNAL MORTALITY
High incidence of death during child birth
Tue, 31 Aug 2010
Provincial Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu has stated that the number of mothers dying during child births at Gauteng hospitals remains high and drastic steps need to be taken to address the situation.
...moreOne death too many
Wed, 25 Aug 2010
Taking a closer look at health and safety in the construction industry and the lack of knowledgeable and accredited health, safety and environment (HSE) officers. The evidence is not good, with 44 deaths occuring on construction sites over a six month period. David Dworcan highlights the personal and national impact of these fatalaties.
...moreManagement to assist with patients
Wed, 25 Aug 2010
Hospital managers and CEOs who are qualified doctors and nurses have been requested to assist with attending to patients during the public service strike.
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ENVIRONMENTGovernment launches Adopt-a-River Campaign
Mon, 16 Aug 2010
With the aim of meeting the socio-economic goals in South Africa, Water and Environmental Affairs Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi launched the Isipingo Adopt a River Project. 100 Umlazi women will receive a monthly stipend and accredited training on water resource management.
...moreSA and Chinese police strengthen crime-fighting partnership
Thu, 05 Aug 2010
South African and Chinese police have strengthened the ties between them and vowed to help each other fight crime. Deputy Police Minister Fikile Mbalula met with the People’s Republic of China’s Vice Minister of Public Safety Chen Zhimin. After their discussions, the two Ministers signed minutes of talks relating to police operations between the two countries.
...moreDENOSA-ICN to train nurse leaders - Leadership for change
Wed, 28 Jul 2010
The recently re-established DENOSA Professional Institute (DPI) in collaboration with the International Nurses Council (ICN) will be running a ‘Leadership for Change Program’ (LFC) aimed at ensuring that nurses are equipped to be effective leaders and managers in a constantly changing health environment.
...moreICD explains its role to rural community
Mon, 26 Jul 2010
The Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD) held a community meeting in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, on Saturday to educate communities about its role as police watchdog.
...moreGovernment, NW Companies and Numsa agree - review mining methods
Mon, 26 Jul 2010
Government, platinum mining companies operating in the North West, and NUMSA have agreed that companies will review their mining methods, and have also agreed to putting training and skills development first, and to reporting to the Department of Mineral Resources on measures they would implement to improve safety.
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ENVIRONMENTSonjica signs water-sharing deal with Swaziland
Sun, 25 Jul 2010
Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs Buyelwa Sonjica signed a water-sharing agreement with her Swaziland counterpart, Tsandzile Dlamini, at Driekoppies Dam in Mpumalanga. Under the agreement, communities living on both sides of the border will have the right to use water from the dam. However, she warned: "A few good thunderstorms or rising dam levels can never be invitations to waste water or to underestimate its value."
...moreTraining & skills development needed to avert mine disasters
Mon, 19 Jul 2010
The leadership of the mining industry in South Africa agrees that training and skills development should be done on a regular basis to avert further disasters in that sector. Chief Executive Officers of the mining industry have met in Pretoria at the request of Mineral Energy Minister Susan Shabangu to discuss safety issues in the sector.
...morePolice to build on World Cup success
Fri, 16 Jul 2010
Senior police officials say the crime situation in the country will not be given a chance to go back to where it was before the 2010 World Cup. Policing cannot be on the same scale as was happening during the tournament, but definitely crime can't go back to the same level as it was happening before the World Cup said Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa.
...moreShabangu warns inferior safety methods not tolerated
Thu, 15 Jul 2010
Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu has warned that government will not tolerate inferior safety measures and will act firmly against mining companies who put the lives of mineworkers at risk.
...moreSA & Cyprus seal police cooperation deal to fight crime
Wed, 14 Jul 2010
Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa and Cyprus High Commissioner Argyros Antoniou have signed a deal that will see the fight against crime boosted in the two countries.
...moreLabour inspectors target iron and steel industry
Tue, 13 Jul 2010
Department of Labour inspectors have embarked on a week-long workplace inspection in the iron and steel industry in all provinces to ensure that health and safety regulations are adhered to.
...moreDENOSA meet with Chris Hani Baragwanath to discuss nursing education
Tue, 13 Jul 2010
The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa met with the management of Chris Hani Baragwanath Nursing College to discuss issues that are affecting learners, and to understand their learning environment.
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HEALTHDENOSA condemns closing of Mmabatho College of Nursing
Mon, 12 Jul 2010
DENOSA Communications Manager Asanda Fongqo issued the following statement published in Cosatu Today on 12 July 2010, regarding the closing of the Mmabatho College of Nursing.
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HEALTHMEC closes Mmabatho College of Nursing
Mon, 12 Jul 2010
North West MEC for Health and Social Development Rebecca Kasienyane shut down the Mmabatho College of Nursing following students’ failure to return to classes.
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HEALTHHospital boards challenged to champion communities’ needs
Sat, 10 Jul 2010
KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo has challenged hospital board chairpersons to champion their community’s health needs.
...moreIn a mine safety audit released by the Department of Minerals and Energy, it emerged that since 2007, 200 mine workers die annually and 5000 are injured on account of unsafe working conditions.
All workplace risks, whether physical, chemical or biological, need to be properly managed to ensure the safety of South Africa’s workers. In many environments, extensive health and safety training and personal protective equipment (PPE) is a necessity.
According to Labour Minister, Membathisi Mdladlana, workers should be provided with occupational health and safety training in the form of courses or in-house instruction. Information should be given on a regular basis about the safety procedures or guidelines in place at work.
If employees are exposed to noise levels of above 85 dB(A) over an extended period of time, their hearing may be permanently damaged.
Ergonomic safety precautions such as headgear, goggles or glasses can protect against physical hazards such as noise and dust. In addition, poor lighting and bad temperature control contravene the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS act), and can lead to unwelcome accidents.
According to the National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOH), South Africa’s work force amounts to about 11.5 million people. Currently, the NIOH is working towards improved industrial and construction safety in the workplace, through the research of occupational respiratory disease, Immunology, Microbiology, and their groundbreaking work in silica and silica-associated diseases.
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