Rebecca Davis

Electromagnetic fields are generated whenever electrical energy is used. The main piece of legislation which deals with electromagnetic fields is the European Parliament Directive 2013/35/EU of 26th June 2013 which sets out the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents (electromagnetic fields). This directive also provides guidelines regarding the EMF hazards at workplace. It has been transposed into Irish Law by the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Electromagnetic Fields) Regulations 2016 (S.I. No. 337 of 2016).

The first blog on our dust explosion series focuses on explosive dusts and dust explosions. We will be discussing the science behind dust explosions aiming to provide a good understanding of the nature of dust explosions that may occur on your site.

The reason the Guptas were stopped in their tracks was because of investigative journalism. This is why we need journalism.

In late March, the news broke on South African news websites that Steinhoff fraudster Markus Jooste had died by suicide. But a few weeks later, conspiracy theories are swirling about whether Jooste is really dead.

The municipality of Kagisano-Molopo in North West had the lowest voter turnout in South Africa in the 2019 elections. We visited the town of Pomfret to try to find out why.

Rebecca Davis St. Louis' Dutchtown neighborhood is undergoing a transformation.

Joe Morolong in the Northern Cape is ranked as the worst-performing municipality in the country. Two towns within it tell very different stories about contemporary South Africa.

Situated in the heart of downtown Cottleville, the café boasts a robust menu of breakfast and lunch favorites and a drink selection of lattes, tea, Mimosas and more.

Combustible dust hazards pose significant risks across various industries, from manufacturing plants to food processing facilities. When fine particles are dispersed in the air at optimal concentrations, they can lead to massive explosions and fires. In this blog post, we’ll delve into strategies for eliminating and mitigating dust hazards. We’ll cover essential aspects such as controlling ignition sources, housekeeping best practices and explosion protection measures.

The Northern Cape is geographically the largest and demographically the smallest province in the country. Always something of an anomaly, the province is often seen as up for grabs by opposition parties. On the ground, many say they are hungry for change.