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Health and safety training: How to become an OHS officer

• 2021-04-30

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…

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Fire fighting training: Your burning questions answered

• 2021-04-29

Becoming a firefighter is one of the most noble and heroic professions that one could choose to embark on. Running head-first into burning buildings, saving civilians and putting out roaring flames does take some experience however, and firefighters go through immense fire fighting training before they are qualified to do these dangerous things, which you may have some questions…

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Health and safety training: Workplace behaviour

• 2021-04-29

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…

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Head injuries in first aid training

• 2021-04-29

When you begin first aid training at Emcare, a leading training academy in South Africa with a range of training courses available, you will also learn about head injuries, how they occur, and what possible treatment options are available. Head injuries are fairly common and have occurred both on and off the sports fields for centuries, but only in the last 20 years or so…

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The classes of fire and extinguishers in fire fighting training

• 2021-04-28

Making the decision to embark on fire fighting training is a brave and rewarding one, where you will be joining a dutiful profession of saving lives. Because of the nature of the job, fire fighters have to undergo extensive training to ensure that they are able to effectively and efficiently fight fires as well as respond to emergencies. Emcare is one of South Africa’s top…

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Health and safety training: The top 10 injuries you will learn about

• 2021-04-28

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…

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Health and safety training: the policies

• 2021-04-28

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…

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Frequently asked first aid training questions

• 2021-04-28

Whether you’re embarking on first aid training as a compulsory requirement for your business or employment, or whether you’re doing it to become a more informed and competent human being, you may have a few questions. Emcare offers a variety of comprehensive first aid training courses, presented by fully qualified instructors who will ensure that your training is effective,…

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Fire fighting training: The Uniform And Equipment

• 2021-04-07

Becoming a fire fighter is one of the most incredible ways to serve society and to ensure that your occupation is a meaningful one. Before you embark on fire fighting training, you may ponder what it entails, what is needed from you and how safe will you be, including the uniform and equipment, which you will learn all about from the trained professionals and proficient training courses offered…

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