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Everything you need to know about EMCARE's supervisor health and safety course
An outstanding management programme, our supervisor health and safety course is designed to assist health and safety coordinators, supervisors or managers to become equipped with an inclusive, holistic knowledge of health and safety…Read More
Understanding the Necessity of EMCARE’s Health and Safety Training
Health and Safety Training Is an Informative Course to Help You Mitigate Risk Regardless of the industry you're working in, having a clear understanding of health and safety techniques equips you with the best…Read More
Health and safety training: Evacuation plan and Emergency plan
One of the major aspects of health and safety training is understanding an emergency evacuation plan and understanding how to implement one. Emergencies happen and it is paramount that large buildings and institutions are equipped with an evacuation…Read More
Health and Safety Course: Health and Safety in South African Forestry Industry
Over 40 million ha of South Africa is covered by forest resources, with an estimated 1,27 million ha being afforested area. The forestry sector contributes immensely to South Africa’s GDP and provides numerous direct and indirect employment opportunities. The loggers…Read More
Stay Safe in Every Workplace with EMCARE Health and Safety Course
All You Need to Know About Our Health and Safety Course in Accident Incident Investigation Even in workplaces where every safety measure is taken to prevent accidents or injuries, these events can still occur. What is important in these situations is having an employee with the ability to accurately investigate, report, and alter the current safety measures to avoid the…Read More
Pursue a Health and Safety Career with EMCARE Occupational Health and Safety Courses
Occupational Health and Safety Courses: Occupational Health and Safety Careers The occupational health and safety field offers a wide variety of career opportunities. From health and safety representatives to safety officers to occupational health and safety specialists, you can easily find a career that will suit your interests. The need for health and safety in every…Read More
Benefit Your Career or Business with EMCARE Health and Safety Training
Jobs that Require Health and Safety Training Having a qualification in health and safety training can be beneficial to every job. If you are specifically planning to pursue a job as an occupational health and safety specialist, an industrial hygienist, a wellness specialist, or an environmental protection officer, these jobs require that you have health and safety training.…Read More
Learning about emergency evacuations in health and safety training
Emergency evacuations are of the utmost importance, which is why it makes sense that learning about them is on the itinerary of our health and safety training course at EMCARE. The actions taken during the initial minutes of an emergency may very well become the…Read More
The World Health Organisation's Take on Health and Safety Training Standards under the Pandemic
September of last year, during the height of the still ongoing pandemic, global leaders and governments were issued a statement regarding the health and safety of health workers by the World Health Organisation (WHO). This article …Read More
Understand the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 with EMCARE's Health and Safety Course (OHS9)
The Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 is a law that intends to prescribe the conditions that all employers and managing staff must enforce in order to protect the well-being of workers and employees. This Act is meant to offer the resources necessary…Read More
Reduce Safety Hazards in Mines with EMCARE Occupational Health and Safety Courses
South African mines are one of the most abundant sources of mineral resources in the world, and with this comes numerous employment opportunities for miners. The increased amount of mines and miners in South Africa places attention on the health and safety risks present for miners working in underground mines. We have highlighted…Read More
Health and Safety Course: Prevent Construction Accidents and Injuries With EMCARE Health and Safety Courses
Construction sites involve various hazards and risks that affect the safety of construction employees. There are various cases where there has been an accident or injury on a construction site that could have been avoided if the correct preventative steps had been…Read More
Health and Safety Training: Why Businesses Need Employees with Legal Liability Training
The Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (OHS Act 85) stipulates the health and safety regulations for every employee and employer which need to be strictly adhered to in the workplace. If an employer or employee is non-compliant with the OHS Act 85 in the workplace, there will be a legal liability. We have outlined…Read More
All you need to know about our health and safety course in accident incident investigation
As one of the most important factors of health and safety, the presence of accident investigation skills within the workplace are critical. Unfortunately, accidents do happen, especially in high-risk work environments like construction sites and factory spaces. In order to properly settle matters and ensure that all has been done to…Read More
Occupational Health and Safety Courses: Occupational Health and Safety Careers
In every industry, there are workplace risks which employees, employers, and visitors need to be kept safe from. This creates a wide variety of career opportunities in the occupational health and safety field. We take a look into the different EMCARE occupational health and safety courses and the possible careers you can enter into after…Read More
Jobs that Require Health and Safety Training
Education in health and safety is an overlooked option for many young adults deciding what to study. There is a plethora of jobs that require this sort of training background in order to be fulfilled and many of them can be quite high paying. Emcare is amongst South AfricaÕs most accredited health and safety training companies, offering…Read More
What companies should know about our Health and Safety Training Induction course
Our health and safety training induction course has been tailormade for responsible companies who wish to ensure that their employees have been set up for success with regards to health and safety training in the workplace. Participants, after the course’s duration, will have been equipped with the fundamentals of the above, which will likely reduce injuries in the workplace. In just a few minutes…Read More
Q&A About Emcare Online Health and Safety Courses
Emcare is a health and safety training facility dedicated to uplifting individuals and businesses through health and safety skills and knowledge. This is why Emcare is offering online health and safety courses during the COVID-19 Pandemic. We have answered all the questions around our online health and safety courses so that you can feel confident to choose Emcare for your online health and safety…Read More
Why Study Occupational Health and Safety Courses?
When career options are discussed at schools or amongst family members, a career in occupational health and safety is often not spoken about. This job field often goes unnoticed, yet occupational health and safety practices are critical for every business in any industry. We look into the reasons behind how you can benefit from studying occupational health and safety courses. We also explore the…Read More
Health and Safety Training: Safe Storage and Stacking
Health and safety training is critical for every business that has products that need to be stacked and stored. Employees who stack and store products face numerous risks which could result in injury, death, or damage to property. Empower your employees with the Emcare Safe Stacking and Storage course and read through our tips to keep your employees and your products safe. Storage…Read More
Health and safety training course for working at heights
There are a plethora of hands-on occupations that call for working at heights. In order to be an appealing applicant for any of these jobs, it is a great idea to have a health and safety training course for working with heights under the belt. The dangers of working with heights cannot be understated, which is why courses like this are of the utmost importance should you wish to practice tried and…Read More
Health and safety training for workplace safety
Many people do not associate health and safety risks with the casual workplace, especially if that space is relatively low-risk. Neglecting to include your employees in health and safety training can only be to the detriment of your company in the case of an emergency. Emcare offers a range of health and safety training courses, many…Read More
Emcare Health and Safety Training: Tips for Working at Heights
There are many career opportunities for working at heights in South Africa. Gain the relevant skills and knowledge needed to work at heights from Emcare's health and safety training courses to pursue this career. Feel confident and safe when you are working at heights with our top tips. Emcare: Emcare is…Read More
Emcare - Health and Safety Training
Health and Safety Training: An Essential for Office Workers Too! Employees have the right to be provided with a safe and healthy workspace – free of any hazards that may result in any injury. It is a business owner’s legal obligation to ensure that all health and safety protocols are followed in the workplace…Read More
Emcare Health and Safety Training: What to Do in a Workplace Emergency
Workplace emergencies come in a variety of forms and can quickly put your employees and company at risk. Adequate understanding of the possible workplace emergencies you face alongside an effective emergency plan is critical for your business. Emcare health and safety training provides you and your employees with the knowledge and skills to be able to handle any emergency…Read More
Health and safety training about snakes
There are around 160 species of snakes in South Africa. Only 20 species are venomous and have the potential to dish out a deadly bite, and there are an estimated 10-12 deaths as a result of snakebites in South Africa each year. Dealing with snakes safely requires background knowledge and health and safety training awareness and capabilities. In just a few minutes of reading,…Read More
Emcare: Your Trusted Health and Safety Training
28 April is World Health and Safety Day, a day formed by the International Labour Organisation to raise awareness for the importance of health and safety in the workplace. In every industry, workplace health and safety should be a top priority for your business and your employees. Emcare is your trustable go-to for health and safety training. Workplace Health and…Read More
Health and safety training: How to become an OHS officer
If you have ever run a business, or have even worked in a busy office environment, you will be oh so familiar with the various office antics, disputes, relationships, slip-ups and accidents, and just how common these incidents can be. You will also recognise just how important it is to have someone in charge who can manage and oversee all things health and safety related…Read More
Health and safety training: Workplace behaviour
When you begin health and safety training at Emcare, one of the top training academies in South Africa, you will learn a lot about the workplace, the different structures in place at work, how these structures influence and impact staff, and also, workplace behaviour. Workplace behaviour is a tricky topic to navigate amongst your employees, but without any guidelines on…Read More
Health and safety training: The top 10 injuries you will learn about
When you begin health and safety training at Emcare you will learn copious things, but you will also learn about occupational health and safety (and the Act) and the many workplace injuries that could occur. These injuries that could occur are not only harmful for the individual involved but are also considered to be violated standards of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and in certain circumstances…Read More
Health and safety training: the policies
When you begin your health and safety training at Emcare, you will come to learn about the importance and relevance of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, and how this applies to your business. Health and safety policies are a necessity for most businesses, but the bureaucracy and heavy terminology involved can make the whole process quite daunting. This guide…Read More
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