By Sian Thurtell, Chief Operating Officer at KBC Health & Safety Competence serves as the bedrock upon which a secure and efficient workplace is built. It equips employees with the skills to execute their tasks proficiently while fostering adaptability to industry change and technological advancements. In the context of workplace safety, competence elevates technical expertise
By Louise Woodburn, Partner KBC Risk Solutions In the relentless pursuit of a zero-harm workplace, the 3C’s approach to organisational safety offers an effective framework. This powerful combination – commitment, competence, and compliance – acts as the cornerstone of a robust safety culture, with each element playing a pivotal role. Achieving compliance begins with identifying
By Louise Woodburn, GM Risk Solutions, KBC Health & Safety The roar of heavy earthmoving machinery, the shouts of workers at height, the flash of welding arcs, the vast expanse of an open mine – these are the hallmarks of high-risk industries. In these dynamic environments, where even the most mundane task can carry hidden
By Ruan Janse Van Rensburg, Partner at KBC Health & Safety Hazard Parks offer an innovative and practical solution for, companies seeking to prioritise employee safety and well-being in high-risk industries. The constant challenge for most organisations lies in ensuring that their employees are not only aware of safety protocols but are also equipped to
By Sian Thurtell, Chief Operating Officer at KBC Health & Safety In the South African mining industry, few SHEQ training service providers use gamification to facilitate effective and measurable knowledge sharing to build a culture of safety that is strongly linked to Operational Risk Management Processes (ORMP). KBC’s instructional design and innovation teams are tasked
By Sian Thurtell, Chief Operating Officer at KBC Health & Safety In South African mining operations, prioritising safe production is crucial, and there is a need for a genuine effort to establish a “Safety First” culture throughout all operations where individuals take personal accountability for their safety and the safety of those around them. This
By Louise Woodburn, General Manager of KBC Risk Solutions, a Division of KBC Health & Safety Globally, 2.78 million workers die every year in occupational accidents, while 374 million suffer from non-fatal accidents on the job. With workplace incidents regularly making headline news, organisations can no longer downplay their occupational health and safety responsibilities. Not
