Blog Category: News

EMCARE March Article Summaries

• 2022-04-11

Safety Officer Course: 8 Workplace Disasters from Around the World From the collapse of the Rana Plaza in Bangladesh to the Glasgow-based ICL Plastics factory explosion to the catastrophic gas leak at Union Carbide India Limited pesticide plant in Bhopal, workplace disasters occur worldwide. Workplace disasters have devastating consequences of loss of life, injuries to…

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EMCARE January Article Summaries

• 2022-02-27

Fire Fighting Training: Terminology to Expect in EMCARE’s Course: Calm, clear, and reduced communication between firefighters in a fire emergency is essential to avoid unnecessary injuries or accidents. Due to the unpredictability of fires and the presence of smoke, firefighters need to communicate quickly in condensed phrases so that the correct actions are uniformly…

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EMCARE December Article Summaries

• 2022-02-27

Learning About Emergency Evacuations in Health and Safety Training The actions taken in the first few minutes of a workplace emergency can be the difference between life or death for employees. Being prepared for any type of emergency that can affect your workplace is critical to ensuring employee safety. This article briefly outlines emergency plans and preparedness,…

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EMCARE November Article Summaries

• 2022-02-27

Reduce Safety Hazards in Mines with EMCARE Occupational Health and Safety Courses South African miners are exposed to numerous hazards whilst performing their critical work. From health hazards caused by dust inhalation or whole-body vibration, injuries caused by rockfalls or fires, and safety risks caused by mechanical failures or flooding in the mine, the safety of…

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