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May 2016
Industry Buzz
S
erious head injuries can be
avoided by using the rugged,
stylish and comfortable Beluga
hard hat from North Safety Products
Africa (NSPA).
NSPA Supply Chain Manager,
Stephan Poole says that the Beluga
hard hat has undergone all mandato-
ry requirements and has been tested
for electrical insulation, resistance
to penetration and flames, shock
absorption and chin strap anchorage
strength. The hard hat is manufac-
Safety first
Construction sites are defined by the consistent
movement of heavy equipment and tools that can pose
a serious danger to anyone located onsite.
tured locally in accordance
with the SANS1397:2003
requirements. It is manufac-
tured fromeither polypropylene (PP)
or Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
(ABS) raw material and is also able
to withstand impact of up to 5 kN
according to the SABS standard. The
range is available in various sizes and
in specialised colours.
In addition to comfort and safety,
the Beluga offers many design fea-
tures. It can be tailor-made to a
client’s specific needs, with the com-
pany logo embossed and offered in
a four-colour option. The hard hat
includes vented and non-vented
options, with either plastic or steel
lamp brackets, as well as recessed
earmuff slots. A sun brim visor offers
sun protection on the neck, while a
peak offers good protection from the
elements, and a water ‘gutter’ assists
with water run-off when working in
the rain.
The Beluga hard hat offers a choice
for the two liners – the standard
click-lock and a ratchet assembly,
which also provides a comfortable
headband fit as well.
“The hat is fitted with a foam
headband and clients can request
a leatherette headband as another
option. The four-point chin straps
can also be fitted with or without
a chin cup. It comes complete with
30mmaccessory slots and four-point
nylon web suspension with forehead
comfort band and a crown pad, mak-
ing it ideally-suited to workers in all
industries where head protection is
required,” concludes Poole.
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T
he Southern African Institute
of Steel Construction CEO,
Paolo Trinchero, says that the
institute has attended a number of
meetings regarding pricing and tariffs
for both upstream and downstream
manufacturers.
Trinchero says, “We would like to
see our industry survive this difficult
time but it is of the utmost importance
that we are all open and transparent
in our dealings with each other. We
need to ensure that we maintain our
high quality and standards and work
together to continue building our
industry.” He says that now the Uni-
versal Beam and Column range and
larger selected channel sizes are fully
imported. “Wewill continue to engage
with merchant members to ensure
that the full range is available. We
wouldalso like to encouragedesigners
to keep in contact with suppliers and
fabricators to ensure that we do not
have supply problems.”
On the topic of Construction Sector
Codes/Charter, Trinchero says that the
institute is in the process ofmediation.
SAICS tariffs and mediation