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Understand the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 with EMCARE's Health and Safety Course (OHS9)

• 2021-11-30

The Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 is a law that intends to prescribe the conditions that all employers and managing staff must enforce in order to protect the well-being of workers and employees. This Act is meant to offer the resources necessary…

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Learning about common workplace safety mistakes through our safety officer course

• 2021-11-29

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Fire Fighting Training: How to Stop and Prevent Smaller Household Fires

• 2021-11-23

Fires, no matter the shape or size, should always be taken seriously. A lack of understanding, preparation as well as guidance when it comes to controlling a fire can see the damage and loss of practically anything that it can come into contact with. This is why…

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EMCARE's Firefighting Course Teaches You How to Handle Hazardous Materials

• 2021-11-16

Hazardous Materials - also known as hazmat or dangerous goods - are defined as substances that pose health and safety risks to humans and the environment. Each type of hazardous material has varying degrees of danger and risk. Examples include explosives, compressed…

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Reduce Safety Hazards in Mines with EMCARE Occupational Health and Safety Courses

• 2021-11-16

South African mines are one of the most abundant sources of mineral resources in the world, and with this comes numerous employment opportunities for miners. The increased amount of mines and miners in South Africa places attention on the health and safety risks present for miners working in underground mines. We have highlighted…

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The future of occupational health and safety courses

• 2021-11-03

We at EMCARE acknowledge the tide of change brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, and understand what it means for our education system – in particular – our occupational health and safety courses. Since the onset of the pandemic, the world of work has completely…

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Common Injuries That Can Be Taken Care of with EMCARE's First Aid Training

• 2021-11-03

We are going to help you learn the ins and outs of first aid training, which we make available to you in the form of 4 emergency and medical courses: Basic First Aid, First Aid Level 1, First Aid Level 2 and First Aid Level 3. In these courses, EMCARE professionals…

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Fire Fighting Training: How You Can Prepare Yourself for the Worst!

• 2021-11-03

Are you looking to make sure that you remain prepared and equipped for when practically any situational emergency strikes? EMCARE might just have you covered through our many different training courses, including but not limited to our widely applauded fire fighting…

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Health and Safety Course: Prevent Construction Accidents and Injuries With EMCARE Health and Safety Courses

• 2021-11-02

Construction sites involve various hazards and risks that affect the safety of construction employees. There are various cases where there has been an accident or injury on a construction site that could have been avoided if the correct preventative steps had been…

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Safety Officer Course: Why Every Workplace Needs a Safety Officer

• 2021-10-23

Safety officers ensure the health and safety of every employee, employer, and visitor in the workplace. Safety officers will accurately assess and prevent all risks and hazards in a workplace to continuously ensure safety in the workplace. We have outlined the responsibilities of a safety officer to demonstrate why your workplace needs…

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