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Resist Wildfires With EMCARE's Fire Fighting Training

• 2021-12-14

South Africa Is Prone To The Outbreak Of Wildfires South Africa is known for its vulnerability to wildfires. The national climate has dry seasons in Summer and Winter, as well as abundant natural vegetation with sufficient fuel to ignite sparks under the right …

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Learning about emergency evacuations in health and safety training

• 2021-12-14

Emergency evacuations are of the utmost importance, which is why it makes sense that learning about them is on the itinerary of our health and safety training course at EMCARE. The actions taken during the initial minutes of an emergency may very well become the…

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EMCARE' First Aid Training For Sports and Recreational Events

• 2021-12-02

As restrictions in South Africa loosen and December promises warmer weather, we are seeing bigger and better events being hosted more regularly. Every weekend, there's a sports event, a Christmas party, a concert or a market of sorts offering citizens a chance to relax, rejuvenate and enjoy the heat of the South…

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The World Health Organisation's Take on Health and Safety Training Standards under the Pandemic

• 2021-12-02

September of last year, during the height of the still ongoing pandemic, global leaders and governments were issued a statement regarding the health and safety of health workers by the World Health Organisation (WHO). This article …

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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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