EMCARE March Article Summaries

• 11 April 2022

1. 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 employees and civilians, damaged infrastructure, and socio-economic impacts. Despite increasing workplace safety regulations, workplace safety is still a prevalent concern for employees across industries. Avoid a workplace disaster occurring at your business by having a safety officer who received the professional training of EMCARE’s safety officer course. Read More
   
   
   
2. Fire Fighting Training: The Fire Tetrahedron Explained
   
   The fire tetrahedron is a simple explanatory model that demonstrates heat, fuel, an oxidising agent, and an uninhibited chemical chain reaction as the four essential properties for a fire to be self-perpetuating. When any of these properties of the fire tetrahedron are removed, the fire will be extinguished. Having an understanding of the fire tetrahedron will equip you to successfully extinguish a fire and keep yourself and others safe. EMCARE’s fire fighting training covers everything you need to know about the fire tetrahedron, including other important theoretical and practical skills, to safely handle a fire emergency. Read More
   
   
3. Firefighting Course: Get Out of a Fire Alive
   
   When a house fire occurs, you need to know what to do so that you get out safely. From blocking windows and doors to staying low to how to put out a fire on your clothing, we cover the essential top 10 tips to get out of a house fire alive. No one ever wants to be in a situation where they are faced with a house fire, but being prepared for this emergency event is your best way to ensure that you respond correctly and immediately to get out safely. EMCARE’s firefighting course will equip you with the practical and theoretical skills to safely get out of a house fire. Read More
   
   
4. Working at Heights Course: Careers for Those Who Love Heights
   
   If the thought of hanging in a harness alongside a building or installing a roof on a double-storey home makes you hesitate, then a career that incorporates working at heights is not for you. If you are confident at heights, then you can continue reading about our top 7 working at heights careers! A working at heights qualification will demonstrate that you are capable and confident to perform work at heights safely for your job position. EMCARE provides a high-quality and reputable working at heights course for when you need an accredited working at heights qualification to be eligible for your selected job position. Read More