EMCARE January 2023 Article Summaries

• 31 January 2023

1. Take A Safety Officer Course For High-Risk Jobs:
   
   The occupation of a safety officer is a very important job in industries that have high levels of risk for their employees. This accredited skill level is offered by us at EMCARE, a South African organisation whose safety officer course provides the necessary knowledge for students to become effective in their respective careers. Keep reading as we cover everything you need to know about operating as a safety officer in high-risk industries. Read more
   
   
2. Take A First Aid Course: First Aid In The Hospitality Industry:
   
   In the following we will go over many of the important reasons we believe our first aid courses to be essential in the hospitality industry. We also cover some of the unfortunate medical emergencies that are possible and how, as an employer, providing first aid courses to your staff members can help to minimise injury and even legal implications for the business. Read more
   
   
3. First Aid Course Levels: Know The Difference:
   
   This article aims to cover the different accredited first aid course levels offered by us at EMCARE. Training yourself to handle emergencies could become essential later in life, as you never know what’s waiting around the corner. It also provides you with skills that make you a more well-rounded person and a better applicant for jobs, as it’s the law that businesses have trained employees on-site. Keep reading to learn more about our first aid courses. Read more
   
   
4. Essential First Aid Training: Caring For The Elderly:
   
   In this article we look at ten vital reasons why first aid training is essential when working with the elderly, and some common mistakes that can be made in this line of work. We also cover ways in which to improve their general experience and increase quality of life, with the help of excellent first aid training. Our Elders are valued members of our communities and should be looked after with great care and support. Read more
   
   
5. Working At Heights Training: Equipment And Protective Gear:
   
   Working at heights can be a challenging and dangerous business which is why it is imperative to have the right training beforehand. This article will focus on the equipment and protective gear needed, the importance of inspecting and maintaining equipment, the different types of fall protection, the skills needed for this kind of work, as well as the psychological effects of working at heights. Read more
   
   
6. Jobs That Require First Aid Training:
   
   First aid training can help individuals to gain confidence when handling emergency situations. Completion of a first aid course is often a requirement in a variety of jobs from the construction industry to the hospitality industry. A first aid course is able to open up doors, and allow more job opportunities. In this quick read, we will discuss a few different jobs that require first aid training in order to qualify and why. Read more