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This document is a media article from the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) highlighting that SABS is the only organisation in South Africa capable of testing slip resistance in occupational footwear. It states that SABS has had a state-of-the-art testing machine operational since 2015, which evaluates footwear safety in accordance with South African National Standards (SANS). The article promotes the importance of slip-resistant footwear in preventing workplace accidents.

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Slip resistance testing for occupational and safety footwear

SABS offers testing services to verify the slip resistance of occupational and safety footwear using South African National Standards (SANS). This service ensures that footwear meets safety standards and helps prevent workplace accidents.

Who it is for: manufacturers, suppliers, and employers of occupational footwear in South Africa
How to act on it: Contact SABS to arrange for testing through their laboratory services

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The state of the art machine that tests for slip resistance under various conditions was procured and operational since 2015.

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Reference

https://www.sabs.co.za/slip-resistant-footwear-can-prevent-workplace-accidents

Key Takeaways

SABS
slip resistant footwear
2015
South African National Standards (SANS)
testing service
occupational safety
workplace accidents
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)