Introduction Every year we experience the severe impact caused by uncontrolled fires. During the dry winter, veld fires spread quickly, destroying farms and crops and even result in loss of life. This past year many farmers, farmworkers and firemen and women were treated for burns from these fires. In
Introduction Speeding can be defined as exceeding the posted speed limit and driving too fast for conditions. Unfortunately, many people do not view obeying speed limits as an important way to avoid crashes. Speeding is regarded as a factor in nearly one-third of all fatal crashes. The
South Africans live in a country blessed with beauty and diversity. We share a country with a colourful history having overcome rather significant and unique challenges. However proudly South African, we may be, we have to admit that we face serious challenges to safety daily in our homes, places
Introduction and Overview Increased infrastructure spending and funding for road construction have led to a significant increase in the number of highway construction projects around South Africa. The safety of road users and workers is a concern on roads and highways worldwide. Thousands of people
Introduction In the City of Johannesburg, it was found that the level of obedience to speed limits in road works was much lower than elsewhere and that the attitude of some motorists was alarming. Drivers are at risk in roadworks where the lanes may be narrower, the layouts change and there is