Articles and press releases from ALCO-Safe

Illicit alcohol: a brewing threat to health and workplace safety

Published: 10/02/2026    |    Views: 31
High sin taxes drive SA's illicit alcohol trade. Cheap, toxic brews raise workplace risks, making daily breathalyzer testing and employee support vital for safety and health.

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Make road safety an everyday commitment

Published: 02/02/2026    |    Views: 65
Seasonal crackdowns aren't enough for SA road safety. We need year-round alcohol testing and public-private partnerships to turn responsible driving into a permanent daily habit.

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Alcohol testing spotlighted as year-end looms

Published: 10/12/2025    |    Views: 486
Alcohol misuse remains a major mining risk. Festive-season spikes drive stricter daily testing, with digital systems improving compliance and safety while shifting worker behaviour.

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If you wouldn’t drink on the job, why do it on the road?

Published: 09/10/2025    |    Views: 896
Driving after drinking is as reckless as operating heavy machinery drunk. South Africans must adopt a shared, accountable road safety culture to save lives.

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When last did your workplace update its drug testing policy?

Published: 21/07/2025    |    Views: 699
Businesses need to make sure their drug testing policies are fit for purpose – both legally and for workplace safety.

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