EMCARE November Article Summaries

• 27 February 2022

1. Reduce Safety Hazards in Mines with EMCARE Occupational Health and Safety Courses
   
   South African miners are exposed to numerous hazards whilst performing their critical work. From health hazards caused by dust inhalation or whole-body vibration, injuries caused by rockfalls or fires, and safety risks caused by mechanical failures or flooding in the mine, the safety of mine workers is constantly at risk in a mine. EMCARE offers a range of occupational health and safety courses that can reduce the health and safety risks that miners face. Read more
   
   
2. EMCARE’s Firefighting Course Teaches You How to Handle Hazardous Materials
   
   In our homes and our workplaces, we are continuously exposed to hazardous substances that pose a risk to our health and safety. Every firefighter needs to be aware of the health and safety risks posed by the toxic, corrosive, irritating, or flammable qualities of hazardous materials and must be professionally trained in the handling of hazardous materials. EMCARE offers firefighting courses that will equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to safely handle hazardous materials. Read more
   
   
3. Reduce Safety Hazards in Mines with EMCARE Occupational Health and Safety Courses
   
   Even in workplaces where every safety measure is taken to prevent accidents or injuries, these events can still occur. What is important in these situations is having an employee with the ability to accurately investigate, report, and alter the current safety measures to avoid the accident or injury from occurring again. The EMCARE Accident Incident Investigation Course will equip you with the skills to successfully conduct an investigation and apply new health and safety measures to prevent future workplace accidents or incidents. Read more
   
   
4. Fire Fighting Training: How to Stop and Prevent Smaller Household Fires
   
   Household fires can occur quickly and rapidly become uncontrollable. A pan of oil left on the stovetop for too long can ignite, a clothes dryer clogged with lint can catch fire, or a candle knocked over next to your liquor cabinet can lead to destruction. This quick guide will outline the different classes of fires categorised by the flammable material and how to effectively handle these smaller fires in your home. EMCARE offers fire fighting training that will enable you to keep your loved ones and possessions protected when faced with a small household fire. Read more
   
   
5. Learning About Common Workplace Safety Mistakes Through Our Safety Officer Course
   
   Safety officers have played a critical role in improving the health and safety of workplaces. Unfortunately, workplace safety mistakes still occur which can endanger everyone on the work premises. Improper ladder use, disorganised workplaces, and incorrect use of personal protective equipment are a few of the ten highlighted workplace safety mistakes that can be hazardous to worker safety. EMCARE’s safety officer course addresses all common workplace mistakes and offers practical training to ensure these accidents do not occur when you are a safety officer in your selected workplace. Read more
   
   
6. Understand the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 with EMCARE’s Health and Safety Course (OHS9)
   
   The South African Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (OHS Act) is a law that ensures the health and safety of workers in all workplaces. The OHS Act outlines essential regulations and controls regarding workplace hazards and safety. While critical, the legal jargon and consequences for non-compliance can make this OHS Act difficult to comprehend and implement successfully in your workplace. EMCARE’s health and safety course (OHS9) ensures that you will fully comprehend the legal implications and have a theoretical understanding of the OHS Act that is essential to workplace safety and compliance. Read more
   
   
7. The World Health Organisation’s Take on Health and Safety Training Standards Under the Pandemic
   
   On World Patient Safety Day 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) released a statement regarding the health and safety of health workers during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This article briefly summarises WHO’s growing concern around the expectations placed on health workers to ensure patient safety, who in turn are receiving little protection against COVID-19, related illnesses, and related workplace violence. WHO has highlighted, among other necessary regulations, the importance of health and safety training in healthcare facilities to protect health workers. EMCARE is dedicated to providing health and safety training that is aligned with global standards and will equip you to become a competent and dependable health and safety officer to uphold health and safety for health workers. Read more
   
   
8. EMCARE’s First Aid Training for Sports and Recreational Events
   
   With COVID-19 restrictions lessoning and the onset of December festivities, more and more sports and recreational events are occurring across South Africa. While these social events offer communities an opportunity for connection, relaxation, and enjoyment, they also pose health and safety hazards that require professional first aid training. Many social events can face the risks of infrastructure collapse, stampeding crowds, fires, or substance abuse, which is why it is required by law that all social events have responders with first aid training. EMCARE offers first aid training courses that will ensure an effective and professional medical response to any incident that can occur at a social event. Read more