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First Aid Training at a Leading Training Academy

• 2022-03-18

Becoming a fire fighter is one of the most incredible ways to serve society and to ensure that your occupation is a meaningful one. Before you embark on fire fighting training, you may ponder what it entails, what is needed from you and how safe will you be, including the uniform…

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Safety Officer Course: 8 Workplace Disasters from Around the World

• 2022-03-10

Over the centuries, the world has been shocked by the tragedies of workplace disasters. Workplace disasters range from explosions to fires to collapsed buildings, all resulting in deaths, injuries, and destruction of property. We highlight…

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EMCARE January Article Summaries

• 2022-02-27

Fire Fighting Training: Terminology to Expect in EMCARE’s Course: Calm, clear, and reduced communication between firefighters in a fire emergency is essential to avoid unnecessary injuries or accidents. Due to the unpredictability of fires and the presence of smoke, firefighters need to communicate quickly in condensed phrases so that the correct actions are uniformly…

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EMCARE December Article Summaries

• 2022-02-27

Learning About Emergency Evacuations in Health and Safety Training The actions taken in the first few minutes of a workplace emergency can be the difference between life or death for employees. Being prepared for any type of emergency that can affect your workplace is critical to ensuring employee safety. This article briefly outlines emergency plans and preparedness,…

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EMCARE November Article Summaries

• 2022-02-27

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…

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First Aid Training: The Basics of CPR and Defibrillation

• 2022-02-24

No one hopes to be in a situation where either they or someone around them is left unconscious as a result of any variety of near-fatal health complications or external accidents. However, it may be safe to say that most people, if…

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Understanding the Value and Importance of EMCARE's Firefighting Course

• 2022-02-22

Firefighting is an essential public service that quite literally saves lives. The demand for firefighters in both the public and the private sector has increased in recent years, and this has called for more people to seek out …

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Fire Fighting Training: Be Prepared for Fire Season

• 2022-02-22

Across the world, fire season is becoming an increasingly devastating threat to infrastructure and ecosystems. With two fire seasons in South Africa, it is imperative that everyone has a plan in place for the emergency event of a wildfire in their neighbourhood.…

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Safety Officer Course: Top 10 Hazards in Healthcare Facilities

• 2022-02-22

Healthcare workers face numerous hazards whilst providing essential services at healthcare facilities. From ergonomic hazards to airborne or bloodborne pathogens to the prevalence of workplace violence, there are various healthcare facility hazards that…

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Fire Fighting Training: Terminology to Expect in EMCARE's Course

• 2022-02-11

While in the heat of the moment when on the job as a firefighter, it can often be difficult to stress how important it is to remain as calm and collected as possible. With this, each firefighter needs to be able to communicate with an…

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