Precautions for hot work operations

Precautions for hot work operations

Precautions for hot work operations Unsupervised cutting, welding and other hot work operations have resulted in many large fire losses, as the heat source ignites combustible materials. To properly control the hazard, you need a ‘Cutting – Welding – Grinding Hot Work...
Overberg Wealth & Risk appoints New EE Committee

Overberg Wealth & Risk appoints New EE Committee

New EE Committee The new Overberg Wealth & Risk Management EE Committee was launched on 26 July 2017. Each committee member attended a full day of internal training in December. The committee consists of staff from our Cape Town, Bredasdorp and Caledon branches....
Is your gas installation compliant?

Is your gas installation compliant?

Is your gas installation compliant? The Machinery and Occupational Safety Act of 1993 requires owners of buildings to hold a Certificate of Compliance (CoC) for electrical installations. Homeowners might not be aware that this requirement has been extended to include...
Are you aware of the requirements for towing?

Are you aware of the requirements for towing?

Requirements for towing   Drivers who have not kept up to date with the regulations for towing trailers or caravans run the risk of having claims denied in the event of an accident. Here’s what you need to know… When card type licences were introduced, all in...
What you should know about employee benefits

What you should know about employee benefits

What you should know about employee benefits By Laura du Preez Employee benefits can be much cheaper for you than taking out your own life and disability cover, funding your own retirement savings and, sometimes, joining an open medical scheme to cover your healthcare...
Benefits of agricultural insurance in SA

Benefits of agricultural insurance in SA

Benefits of agricultural insurance in SA By Thami Gxabhu The agricultural industry is among South Africa’s key sectors; the industry accounts for 6% of employment and contributes 2,5% directly to the country’s GDP, and as much as 15% to 20% indirectly. In a country...