A-OSH News

Cannabis policies in the workplace – some re-thinking required? JOHANNESBURG – March 19, 2020 – The 2018  landmark ruling from the Constitutional Court decriminalising the use of cannabis (dagga) for private usage has opened up some tricky issues for employers and employees. Following on from the September 2018 judgement, Parliament was given two years to pass further legislation to regulate the matter. In the interim, however, it is very likely that many companies may have to reconsider their policies that deal with substance abuse. So says Advocate Hendrik Terblanche, a legal specialist in environmental health and safety, who was speaking during one of the A-OSH EXPO 2019 seminar theatre presentations. The show is Africa’s most comprehensive occupational health and safety

Workplace wellness progammes: a vital cog in the holistic health landscape Work wellness programmes again showcased at A-OSH EXPO 2019 JOHANNESBURG – February 25, 2019 – Most of us are aware, somewhere in the backs of our minds, that stress, one of life’s ‘silent killers’, can cause serious harm to both the human body as well as the mind. And most  of us don’t have to think too hard to name a person we know who is suffering in some way from stress or other mental problems. Late last year (October 2018), the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) released statistics outlining that as many as one in six South Africans suffer from anxiety, depression or substance use problems.

Another exciting A-OSH EXPO beckons as exhibitors finalise their plans for the 2019 show JOHANNESBURG – May 09, 2019 – It’s shaping up to be another bumper edition of the continent’s leading occupational health and safety (OHS) show as this year’s A-OSH EXPO exhibitors finalise their marketing and stand planning. If your working life and interests lie in the OHS arena, book time in your calendar for this year’s ninth A-OSH EXPO, taking place at Gallagher Convention Centre from 14 to 16 May – remember that entry is free! As an added bonus, A-OSH is once again co-located with the industry’s top security and fire exhibition, Securex South Africa 2019, now in its 26th year, as well as, for the

A-OSH EXPO 2019 continues to present Africa’s most comprehensive PPE offerings all under one roof JOHANNESBURG – January 29, 2019 – The ninth annual A-OSH EXPO, Africa’s largest occupational health and safety (OHS) expo, takes place from 14 to 16 May 2019, at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand. Here, you will once again find Africa’s most comprehensive personal protective equipment (PPE) offerings all under one roof – and much more besides! Securex South Africa 2019, a show with an established 26-year pedigree within the security and fire sectors, runs alongside, as well as – for the first time – the FM Expo, which showcases products and services associated with property and building management and maintenance All aspects of safety, security and

The value of exhibitions as part of your marketing spend: coming face-to-face with new opportunities Despite the digital nature of today’s global village there is still enormous value in trade shows and expos, and it lies in the power of face-to-face meetings and goodwill opportunities with your potential customers and business partners. A-OSH EXPO 2020 will once again be co-located with the continent’s leading security and fire trade show, Securex South Africa, as well as the Facilities Management Expo, which holistically tackles all aspects of facilities management-related services, from 02 and 04 June 2020 at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg. This triple-show co-location is expected to bring together over 10,000 targeted visitors who have come to experience a consolidated view