EMCARE April Article Summaries

• 18 May 2022

1. Firefighting Course: The Dangers of Smoke Inhalation During a Fire:
   
   During a fire emergency, you are at risk of the dangers of smoke inhalation. Smoke inhalation makes breathing difficult, can lead to loss of consciousness, and may result in death. In our quick guide, we highlight the symptoms of smoke inhalation so that you can quickly remove yourself from the dangerous situation. We also cover the essential steps to take so that you can effectively assist smoke inhalation victims. Be prepared to keep yourself and others safe from the dangers of smoke inhalation with EMCARE’s firefighting course. Read more
   
   
2. Safety Officer Course: How to Improve Poor Workplace Air Quality:
   
   Poor workplace air quality can have numerous negative effects on your employees' health and the performance of your business. Poor workplace air quality is caused by inadequate ventilation or air filtration or purification systems, which can lead to a build-up of particles, biological contaminants, or chemical pollutants in the air. Employees who are exposed to poor workplace air quality will suffer from health and cognition problems, which will then start having an impact on the performance of your business. To improve your workplace air quality, hire a professional safety officer who has received accredited training from EMCARE’s safety officer course. Read more
   
   
3. The History of First Aid Training:
   
   From the first use of bandages to treat wounds by ancient Egyptians to Hippocrates producing educational first aid books in Greece over 2400 years ago to the invention of the first aid kit in the early 1900s, first aid care has been around for centuries. In this exciting guide to first aid training, you will journey across continents and eras to discover the intriguing history of first aid care. EMCARE offers first aid training that will provide you with the latest techniques and most up-to-date knowledge to ensure that you offer first aid care that is of the highest standard. Read more
   
   
4. 10 Safety Practices You’ll Master in Your Working At Heights Course:
   
   Safety precautions are essential to reduce the safety risks of working at heights. EMCARE is dedicated to ensuring your health and safety in your working at heights career, therefore, our working at heights course covers all the essential safety practices. In this guide and our working at heights course, you will learn the proper use of railings, how to select and inspect your personal protective equipment, the proper use of ladders, and more important safety practices. Read more