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Learn about allergies and allergic reactions with first aid training

• 2021-05-13

It is highly unlikely that you will go through life without meeting someone who suffers from a dangerous allergy, and most severe allergies are food related, insect bite related or to do with drugs. Often, without fast reactions and quick treatment, these allergic reactions can be life-threatening. At Emcare, we provide cutting-edge first aid training which addresses allergic…

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Emcare Health and Safety Training: What to Do in a Workplace Emergency

• 2021-05-12

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…

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10 important traits you need to succeed at fire fighting training and beyond

• 2021-05-02

  Fire fighting demands self-sacrifice, dedication and above all the desire to do some good in the world. It is a tough business, and in many senses, fire fighters need to possess a plethora of skills and characteristics if they wish to succeed in this highly demanding career path. But how do you know if you are suited to the occupation or a good candidate for fire fighting…

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Health and safety training about snakes

• 2021-05-02

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,…

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Fire fighting training: What is the sacrifice?

• 2021-05-02

Civilians understand, somewhat, that fire fighting training is not easy and takes extreme determination and perseverance; but there are a few nitty-gritty details, about the real sacrifice that they will never understand. For many ordinary people, the first thig that comes to mind when they think of a firefighter or a firefighter in training is a big red fire truck, fireproof…

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Emcare: Your Trusted Health and Safety Training

• 2021-05-02

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…

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Why do first aid training when looking for a job?

• 2021-05-02

Those who practice in medical and emergency healthcare are not the only ones who need first aid training in order to qualify for a job position. There are several ways in which going taking part in first aid training can benefit you ( as well as those around you), and one of those reasons happens to be that the qualification looks good on your belt when you enter the job…

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The importance of teamwork in fire fighting training

• 2021-05-01

Running headfirst into a burning building carrying a hose of rushing water, battling through layers of smoke to find a victim, and then carrying them out to medical services, is definitely not a one-man job. If you embark on fire fighting training at Emcare, a leading training academy offering a variety of qualifications, you will undergo extensive training and will learn…

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