Capital Equipment News May 2025

SAFETY

Tackling substance abuse in the workplace

Substance abuse in the workplace remains a pressing issue across South Africa’s industries, particularly those where safety and heavy machinery intersect. Juanita Pienaar sat down with Rhys Evans, Managing Director of ALCO-Safe, to explore how companies are navigating this challenge and what solutions are helping them stay compliant and safe.

Zero tolerance: A strategic imper ative “Safety is paramount in sectors like mining, manufacturing, and logistics,” says Rhys Evans. “When workers operate heavy equipment or enter hazardous zones, any impairment - even slight - can have devastating consequences.” It’s this risk that compels many companies to adopt a zero-tolerance approach to alcohol and drug use on the job. But Evans cautions that enforcement needs to be fair and consistent.

Safety is paramount in sectors like mining, manufacturing, and logistics. When workers operate heavy equipment or enter hazardous zones, any impairment - even slight - can have devastating consequences.

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