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09/08/2026

ARE WE BUYING PPE… OR ARE WE BUYING PROTECTION?

There is a difference between buying something called PPE and buying something capable of protecting a worker from a specific risk.

Protection begins long before the purchase order. It begins with identifying the hazard, assessing the risk and determining exactly what protection the worker needs.

This edition of Safety Times asks a question worth taking into every HSE and Procurement meeting:

Are we buying PPE… or are we buying protection?

04/08/2026

One cracked grinder disc. One unprotected eye. One life-changing injury.

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Regular glasses are not safety glasses. For grinding and cutting, use certified safety eyewear, the correct machine guard and appropriate face protection.

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01/08/2026

"Introducing PADDIE’s Weekend Reflections."

Some safety challenges don’t end when the working week does.

Every weekend, we’ll pause to reflect on real workplace experiences, share insights and explore practical ways forward — together.

Because no safety professional should have to reflect alone.

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01/08/2026

PADDIE Weekend Reflections begins this weekend.

Every week, safety professionals face difficult decisions, tough conversations, and moments that stay with them long after the shift is over.

Too often, those experiences are carried alone.

That's why we created PADDIE Weekend Reflections—a weekly pause to reflect on real workplace safety issues, learn from shared experiences, and discover practical ways forward.

This isn't another safety lecture. It's a conversation.
A place where the everyday realities of safety professionals are acknowledged, discussed, and turned into lessons that strengthen us all.AfriSAFE - Safety (HSSE) Award SafetyPlus Engr. Services

Have you faced a challenge at work that others could learn from? Share it with us.

Your experience could become the next Reflection and help another safety professional realise they're not alone.

Because every safer workplace begins with one honest conversation.

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31/07/2026

Thank God It's Safety Friday....

Paddie Sings Safety.

30/07/2026

Not all FR coveralls protect you.

Hi, I'm PADDIE — your Safety Buddy.

A poor-quality FR garment can fail when you need it most.

The right FR coverall should self-extinguish, resist melting, and provide full-body protection.

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TOGETHER, WE CAN BUILD A STRONGER SAFETY CULTURE.

29/07/2026

The biggest workplace hazard isn't always missing PPE—it's overconfidence.

When a task becomes routine, it's easy to stop seeing the risks around you. Stay alert. Every task deserves your full attention because one moment of complacency can change everything.

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28/07/2026

24/07/2026

In a fire, confusion can cost lives.

Safety signs are not decoration — they are direction.

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Photoluminescent exit signs remain visible when power fails, helping people find the safest route out.

In an emergency, people shouldn’t have to guess where to go.

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22/07/2026

🎒Is your child's school truly safe… or just lucky so far?

A safe school doesn't happen by chance. It takes planning, risk assessments and continuous safety awareness to protect every child.

Need a comprehensive School Safety Guide?Email [email protected]

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