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Emcare Health and Safety Training: What to Do in a Workplace Emergency

• 2021-05-12

Workplace emergencies come in a variety of forms and can quickly put your employees and company at risk. Adequate understanding of the possible workplace emergencies you face alongside an effective emergency plan is critical for your business. Emcare health and safety training provides you and your employees with the knowledge and skills to be able to handle any emergency…

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10 important traits you need to succeed at fire fighting training and beyond

• 2021-05-02

  Fire fighting demands self-sacrifice, dedication and above all the desire to do some good in the world. It is a tough business, and in many senses, fire fighters need to possess a plethora of skills and characteristics if they wish to succeed in this highly demanding career path. But how do you know if you are suited to the occupation or a good candidate for fire fighting…

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Health and safety training about snakes

• 2021-05-02

There are around 160 species of snakes in South Africa. Only 20 species are venomous and have the potential to dish out a deadly bite, and there are an estimated 10-12 deaths as a result of snakebites in South Africa each year. Dealing with snakes safely requires background knowledge and health and safety training awareness and capabilities. In just a few minutes of reading,…

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Fire fighting training: What is the sacrifice?

• 2021-05-02

Civilians understand, somewhat, that fire fighting training is not easy and takes extreme determination and perseverance; but there are a few nitty-gritty details, about the real sacrifice that they will never understand. For many ordinary people, the first thig that comes to mind when they think of a firefighter or a firefighter in training is a big red fire truck, fireproof…

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Emcare: Your Trusted Health and Safety Training

• 2021-05-02

28 April is World Health and Safety Day, a day formed by the International Labour Organisation to raise awareness for the importance of health and safety in the workplace. In every industry, workplace health and safety should be a top priority for your business and your employees. Emcare is your trustable go-to for health and safety training. Workplace Health and…

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Why do first aid training when looking for a job?

• 2021-05-02

Those who practice in medical and emergency healthcare are not the only ones who need first aid training in order to qualify for a job position. There are several ways in which going taking part in first aid training can benefit you ( as well as those around you), and one of those reasons happens to be that the qualification looks good on your belt when you enter the job…

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The importance of teamwork in fire fighting training

• 2021-05-01

Running headfirst into a burning building carrying a hose of rushing water, battling through layers of smoke to find a victim, and then carrying them out to medical services, is definitely not a one-man job. If you embark on fire fighting training at Emcare, a leading training academy offering a variety of qualifications, you will undergo extensive training and will learn…

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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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