Výsledky vyhľadávania - "Occupational Health Southern Africa"

Cannabis testing in the post-legalisation era: beyond zero-tolerance to a risk matrix approach balancing safety and privacy Autor Laurens, JB

“…The legalisation of cannabis for private use in South Africa has created significant challenges for workplace substance testing protocols. The landmark Enever…”
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Increasing capacity for occupational hygiene in Zambia Autor Linde, SJL, Sifanu, M, Nabiwa, L, Hayumbu, P

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From Suspicion to Submission: Occupational Lung Diseases in the South African Mining Industry Autor Govender, Vanessa, Moyo, Dingani

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From the Assistant Editor Autor Ndlovu, Ntombizodwa

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Comfort ratings of hearing protection devices among chemical manufacturing plant workers who use radio communication Autor Rikhotso, O

“…Background:Personal protective equipment (PPE), including hearing protection devices (HPDs), can minimise the adverse health impacts of occupational exposures…”
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New mandatory codes of practice for mines: Road and Rail Safety Management, Fire Prevention, Change Management, and Prevention and Management of Non-Communicable Diseases and Mental Health Disorders Autor Collier, Kate, Watson, Kalene

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SASOM news Autor Nogueira, Claudina, Kocks, Daan, Frost, Claudia

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Perspectives on the physical preparedness of emergency medical care students in South Africa Autor Mühlbauer, D, Vincent-Lambert, C, Coopoo, Y

“…Background:Emergency medical care (EMC) and medical rescue environments are physically demanding and potentially hazardous to patients and emergency care…”
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Exposure to dust and associated respiratory outcomes among workers at a flour mill in KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa Autor Hoopdeo, S, Ghuman, S, Onwubu, SC, Naidoo, V

“…Background:Inhalation of flour dust is associated with respiratory health effects, but there has been little research conducted on flour mill workers in South…”
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Professor Gill Nelson Autor Ross, Mary

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Noise-induced hearing loss: what does the implementation of the standard threshold shift look like? Autor Ntlhakana, L

“…Occupational noise-induced hearing loss (ONIHL) is prevalent in settings where workers are exposed to noise levels that exceed the regulated levels. Regulated…”
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A rational approach to workplace drug and alcohol testing: scientific validity, legal defensibility, and ethical practice Autor Laurens, JB

“…The accuracy, ethics, and legal defensibility of workplace drug and alcohol testing have become increasingly significant in contemporary occupational settings…”
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Noise Exposure Regulations, 2024 and Physical Agents Regulations, 2024 promulgated under the Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 85 of 1993, as amended Autor Mallon, Warren

“…On 6 March 2025, the Minister of Employment and Labour promulgated two new regulations: the Physical Agents Regulations (PAR) and Noise Exposure Regulations…”
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In a Rain of Dust: Death, Deceit, and the Lawyer Who Busted Big Asbestos Autor Kgalamono, Spo

“…The National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOH) hosted the launch of Prof. David Kinley’s long-awaited book, In a Rain of Dust: Death, Deceit, and the…”
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Compensation claims for occupational noise-induced hearing loss in South African mineworkers: trends and determinants Autor Njanjeni, D, Levin, J, Dzingwa, L, Ndlovu, N

“…Background:Workers with prolonged exposure to noise above the occupational exposure limit (OEL) of 85 dBA are at risk of developing occupational noise-induced…”
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Recent amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act – new Regulations Autor Collier, Kate, Watson, Kalene

“…On 6 March 2025, the Minister of Employment and Labour promulgated the Physical Agents Regulations, 2024, the Noise Exposure Regulations, 2024, and a notice…”
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Mine Medical Professionals Association Annual General Meeting 2025 Autor Dlamini, Mzwandile

“…The Mine Medical Professionals Association (MMPA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 12 April 2025 at Alchemy Health in Bryanston. The event culminated…”
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The interplay of occupational noise-induced hearing loss and middle ear disorders: towards comprehensive hearing conservation in Africa Autor Khoza-Shangase, K, Sebothoma, B

“…BackgroundOccupational noise-induced hearing loss (ONIHL) is preventable, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Middle ear disorders…”
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SASOM news Autor Nogueira, Claudina, Kocks, Daan, Frost, Claudia

“…The Department of Employment and Labour (DoEL), through the Compensation Fund (CF), hosted a Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA)…”
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Audiometric screening results and knowledge of noise-induced hearing loss and hearing conservation practices among members of a South African army unit Autor Ngobeni, C, Pottas, L, Soer, M, Graham, MA

“…Background:Military personnel are exposed to high noise levels during training and deployment missions. Interventions to reduce noise exposure levels and the…”
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