CCOHS: SDS Database (English Language)
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing occupational health and safety information and advice. Source: https://www.ccohs.ca/products/msds.
CCOHS: Return to Work – Job Demands Analysis
What is a job demands analysis? A Job Demands Analysis (JDA) includes both a physical demands description as well as a cognitive (mental) demands analysis. Source: https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/psychosocial/rtw/rtw_jobdemands.html.
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Consumer Satisfaction Holds Strong as Paint Prices Soar, J.D. Power Study Finds
Consumers have seen price increases across all paint segments, including interior, exterior and exterior stain, according to the JD Power 2026 U.S. Paint Satisfaction Study. Exterior paint has experienced the largest increase, up $3.22 per gallon. While prices have skyrocketed, consumer satisfaction with value for price paid for exterior was up 14 points (on a…
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Tristan: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, & Inspiration …
Boy name origins & meanings Old Welsh, Latin : Noisy one; laborer Celtic: Noise, sorrowful What does Tristan mean and stand for? The name Tristan is of Latin and Celtic origin and means “noise.” It is the Old French form of the Pictish name Drustan, a diminutive of Drust. The spelling was eventually altered with…
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Part Six: Why Choose Straton Electrical for Your EV Charger Supply and Installation?
Trust the experts who power the Eastern Cape. Straton is the gold standard for EV charger installations. Powering the Eastern Cape: The Straton Advantage You wouldn’t let an amateur service your car – why let one wire your charger? At Straton Electrical, we don’t just install plugs; we build energy ecosystems. Trusted by the Best:…
Part Five: The Tipping Point – Verifiable Data on the Shift to EV
The “Perfect Storm” isn’t just a catchy phrase; it’s a measurable market phenomenon. In the 48 hours following the CEF’s announcement of the R10.00 Diesel hike, market data has shown a seismic shift in South African consumer behavior. Search Volume Spikes: Google Trends data for South Africa shows that searches for “Electric Vehicles for sale”…
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Part Four: Fuel Rand vs. EV Rand: The 100km Running Cost Breakdown
As we approach April 1, 2026, the South African energy landscape is shifting from “concerning” to what many experts are calling a “national disaster.” With the single largest fuel price hike in history hitting next week—pushing Petrol toward R26.00/L and Diesel to a record-breaking R30.00/L—the math behind the internal combustion engine (ICE) simply no longer…
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Part Three: Pro EV Charger vs. “Granny Cable”: Why Go Dedicated?
Table of Contents Toggle Stop Filling Your Tank with a Garden HoseThe Math of SpeedWhy a Pro Installation MattersBy utilizing Smart Home automation (With Shelly gear), you canModern EV Chargers can be programmed toThe Solar Multiplier (Straton Solar’s Secret Sauce)EV Charger Articles Don’t settle for slow EV charging. Learn why a dedicated wallbox is safer,…
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Part Two: The 5-Year Horizon: Are EVs Really More Economical?
Table of Contents Toggle The Hidden Savings The True Cost of OwnershipWhere do the savings hide?Total Cost of OwnershipThe Solar Multiplier (Straton Solar’s Secret Sauce)EV Charger Articles Join Straton Electrical as we look past the sticker price to the “Hidden Savings” that make EVs significantly cheaper over a 5-year ownership period. The Hidden Savings: The…
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Part One: The Great Transition: Why Electric Vehicles?
In this 6 part series we will explore why Gqeberha is at the heart of the EV revolution and how moving to an electric vehicle is about more than just the environment. The Future is Electric (and it’s being built in Gqeberha). The conversation around Electric Vehicles (EVs) has shifted. It is no longer a…
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CCOHS: Tractors – Stability
How can you maintain stability on various gradients? A tractor tips when the centre of gravity moves outside the "stability baseline" – an imaginary line connecting each wheel. Source: https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/safety_haz/tractors/stability.html?print=undefined&wbdisable=true.
Durban Street Vendors Take Municipality to Court
Street vendors marched to the IPID offices in Durban on 5 March to lay a complaint about Metro police conducting “destructive raids”. More than 80 street vendors are taking eThekwini Municipality to court over permit issues and their planned relocation from the Durban city centre to Centrum Park. Vendors also marched to the mayor’s office…
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