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EMCARE January 2024 Article Summaries

• 2024-01-30

First Aid Training: The Heroes Of Cycling Events: Cycling is considered one of the most dangerous recreational sports. There are many accidents and dangers when cycling on the open road. When organising racing events, in particular, first aid training is crucial for the overall safety of an event. Read more

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EMCARE December 2023 Article Summaries

• 2024-01-03

Essential Qualities To Have As A Safety Officer: In this article, we cover the key skills to have when applying to become a safety officer. We also touch on the benefits of having safety officers in the workplace as well as a comprehensive breakdown of EMCARE’s Safety Officer Course Package (SO). Read more

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EMCARE November 2023 Article Summaries

• 2023-12-01

First Aid Training: 3 Reasons Tattoo Artists Need First Aid Training: Tattoo artists require first aid training and must complete a bloodborne pathogen course before being allowed to practice. There are high risks in becoming a tattoo artist, in this article we discuss how you can protect yourself and ensure the safety of others. EMCARE’s First Aid Training and HIV/AIDS…

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EMCARE October 2023 Article Summaries

• 2023-11-01

Safety Officer Course: What Does It Mean To Be A Safety Officer?: In this article we examined what it takes to be a safety officer in a variety of industries. The article looks at five different industries in which a safety officer is required, while also examining what specific tasks you may need to conduct in each of these industries. Read…

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EMCARE September 2023 Article Summaries

• 2023-09-30

Why Refreshing Your Skills Is Important: The article covers the important topic of completing refresher courses for your first aid training. In the article we not only examine how the science behind first aid techniques evolved over time. But also look at both the drawbacks of using outdated methods and the advantages of doing regular refresher courses. Read…

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EMCARE August 2023 Article Summaries

• 2023-08-31

What Is A Safety Officer Course?: This article looks at how a safety officer course is beneficial for any work environment, no matter the industry. EMCARE has put together a guide focusing on how someone can become a safety officer and how this role is beneficial in the workplace. Read more First…

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EMCARE July 2023 Article Summaries

• 2023-07-31

Children And Babies CPR and Choking: This article highlights the necessity of first aid training by those who interact with young children and infants daily. The article begins by exploring why it is so important and the dangers young children can face. It also provides information regarding the procedure that should be utilised for infant and toddler CPR and the correct…

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EMCARE June 2023 Article Summaries

• 2023-07-03

First Aid Course: Why Is A Mental Health First Aid Course Important At Work: This article focuses on why providing mental health first aid courses in people’s workplaces is essential. Furthermore, the article also highlights how poor mental health can impact a business if left untreated. It explains why it is important and who can get mental health first aid training.…

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EMCARE May 2023 Article Summaries

• 2023-06-01

The Importance Of A First Aid Course: Empowering Communities: Today’s world is extremely fast-paced, so being prepared for emergencies is critical. Therefore, first aid course training is a vital life skill that every person should learn. This article will focus on the importance of a first aid course, how first aid can make a difference, as well as the essential life…

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EMCARE April 2023 Article Summaries

• 2023-04-28

Take A Safety Officer Course: The Manufacturing Industry: When one hears the words "safety officer", it may not conjure up images of the world's most exciting job, but be assured, it is one of the most important. South African law requires employers to adhere to strict requirements for a safe workplace, and safety officers are there to ensure those requirements are…

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