Modern Quarrying January-February 2016

AROUND THE INDUSTRY

Bringing safety awareness to the fore

Electra Mining set for record attendance figures UFI audited figures for Electra Mining 2014, con- firm that Electra Mining Africa is still the best attended trade show in Southern Africa. As the biggest mining, industrial, machine tools, elec- trical and power trade show in Southern Africa and ranged as one of the world’s largest mining shows, it’s long history and credibility has ensured that it has consistently attracted over 34 000 visi- tors at each of the past five shows, including two record years of 41 000 and 38 000 visitors. More than 70% of exhibition space has been sold to date for the 2015 show, which takes place from September 12-16 at the Expo Centre in Johannesburg. Indications point to being fully sold out across Halls 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, all out- side precincts and the additional marquees at the 2016 show. Pavilions have been confirmed for China, France, UK and Turkey. www.electramining.co.za

safety exhibition. The event, which takes place from May 24-26, 2016, at Gallagher Convention Centre, last year saw 85 exhibitors ply- ing their trade and 2 445 visitors reviewing and sourcing products and services. Low says that stand bookings for the 2016 show are brisk and visitors can look forward to the widest variety of OHS prod- ucts and services available in one venue over a concentrated three- day period A-OSH EXPO will again be co-located with Securex, Africa’s leading source for security and fire products and services. The exhibi- tion covers all aspects of security and fire risk analysis and alleviation and for the first time will include a conference that addresses cyber security. www.aosh.co.za

The recent Grayston Drive bridge collapse has, once again, high- lighted the fragility of life and brought home the fact that dan- ger potentially lurks around every corner. “Keeping up to date with cur- rent occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation can be tedious and finding the right supplier is generally a lengthy and frustrating process for many. Even once a sup- plier has been identified, how can you be certain that their products are manufactured in compliance with minimum standards and reg- ulations?” says Joshua Low, A-OSH EXPO event director at Specialised Exhibitions. Now in its fifth year, A-OSH EXPO 2016 has earned its reputa- tion as Africa’s largest and most targeted occupational health and

Electra Mining Africa has consistently attracted over 34 000 visitors at each of its past five shows.

Ensuring on-site safety is not just the domain of large corporations, but equally the responsibility of SMMEs.

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MODERN QUARRYING January - February 2016