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Explained: SANS 53501-1 Reaction-to-fire test

Explained: SANS 53501-1 Reaction-to-fire test

What’s the fuss? In December 2024, SANS (South African National Standard) 10400-T: Fire Protection, underwent an important revision, impacting the fire protection classification of thermal insulation materials used in building construction. Simply put, this legislation is concerned with the need for all buildings to be designed, construc...

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Sun Safety Warning for Roofers

Sun Safety Warning for Roofers

New research shows construction workers have a greater risk of skin cancer than any other occupation. The latest study, which appeared in the British Journal of Cancer*, looked at the risks of skin cancer and outdoor occupations, estimating that there are 48 deaths and 241 cases of melanoma skin cancer each year caused by ultraviole...

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