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FIRE FIGHTING TRAINING: Empower Your Team with Life-Saving Skills FIRE BEFORE FIRE AFTER (Above attached practicals done by our Head Facilitator, Jerry Sebopa) LIFE-SAVING FIRE
July 7, 2026
FIRE FIGHTING TRAINING: Empower Your Team with Life-Saving Skills FIRE BEFORE FIRE AFTER (Above attached practicals done by our Head Facilitator, Jerry Sebopa) LIFE-SAVING FIRE
FIRST AID TRAINING! Empowering People. Saving Lives. Building Safer Workplaces. At STRAT TRAINING, we believe that every second counts—and with the right skills, you can be the difference. ⛑️
SAFETY FIRST! YOUR PARTNER IN A SAFER WORKPLACE At STRAT TRAINING, safety isn’t just a requirement — it’s a culture! As a trusted Training Service
WELCOME 2026! A NEW YEAR MEANS NEW OPPORTUNITIES, FRESH GOALS AND ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES! LET’S MAKE 2026 A YEAR OF SUCCESS, GROWTH, AND POSITIVITY TOGETHER! As
Elevating Workplace Safety with ‘Working at Heights’ Training Workplace safety is evolving rapidly as industries embrace new technologies and strategies to create safer environments for
Elevating Workplace Safety with ‘Working at Heights’ Training In industries like construction and warehousing, working at elevated levels is an everyday reality. But with height
Empowering Safer Workplaces through education At Strat Training, we believe that safety is not just a priority—it’s a mindset. With over 18 years of experience, Strat
Confined space safety training Ensure safety, prevent confined space hazards Learning about safe working practices in confined spaces is essential, because these environments pose unique
Stay abreast of current OHS regulations Protect lives, ensure legal compliance Understanding relevant occupational health and safety (OHS) acts and regulations is crucial for ensuring
General health & safety training Improving workplace safety and saving money with targeted training: This may seem obvious, but one of the primary reasons health
Hazard identification & risk assessment Improving workplace safety and saving money with targeted training: High-quality safety and health training plays a crucial role in preventing
Why is OSH training so important? Health and Safety training comprises procedures, teachings, and methods intended to equip employees with the knowledge and skills needed
On Saturday 9 March, Mariaan Oosthuizen from Kaltire was spending the day at Steve’s Place in Witbank with her family when an incident unfolded that
Training on the correct storage and stacking of goods, according to regulations, is critical for the safety of all on site. Strat Training’s Stacking &
Strat Training’s scaffolding-related training courses are designed around helping those pursuing a career in this field or who are interested in learning skills for a
Ergonomics is concerned with changing the environment the worker is in rather than forcing them to adapt to environments that may not be suitable to
A scaffold is a temporary structure to enable people to work at heights, and provide safety to workmen. Scaffolds are mainly required during construction activities,
How to file a compensation report According to Act 130 of 1993, the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, also known as COIDA, is
Following a systematic incident reporting process As we mentioned in the last newsletter, reporting an incident is an important part of an effective occupational health
What does incident reporting entail An incident report is a tool that documents any event that may or may not have caused injuries to a
Using Toolbox Talks to enhance safety A toolbox talk is also known as a safety moment, health and safety brief, safety talk, safety minute, or
The importance of recording all safety equipment Keeping records of safety equipment It is important to keep accurate records of all safety equipment used in
Outlining job functions and requirements with an appointment letters An appointment is an official document given out by a company to the candidate who has
A risk assessment is critical to ensuring compliance with the Act Welcome to the Strat Training & Strat Environment newsletter. In the last newsletter, we
Keeping everyone in line with a SHE policy and plan A SHE (Safety, Health, Environment) policy outlines the rules adopted by the contractor from time
What does an emergency plan look like? An emergency evacuation floor plan shows the possible evacuation routes in the building. It is colour coded and
Preparing for emergencies with proper planning You are responsible for the safety and wellbeing of your workers. While it is not always possible to prevent
Stopping fire in its tracks Depending on the environment, a fire can get out of control in 30 seconds or less if flammable materials and
What needs to be in a safety file? The most confusing part for many people when they compile a safety file for the first time
First aid training benefits you at work and home The importance of first aid can never be overestimated. While first aid training has definite and
Did you know? In addition to lung cancer and mesothelioma, asbestos exposure can also cause cancer of the larynx and ovary. Current evidence also suggests
Is prioritizing safety an inconvenience? Is prioritizing safety an inconvenience? We’ve all heard the big bosses say “safety is our top priority”, “safety first”, “our
Why your forklift drivers need certification License to Operate a Forklift Here at Strat Training we believe that health and safety training is paramount in every career
Why First Aid should be taught in schools First Aid for Minors While it seems unlikely that anyone’s first choice for a first responder is
When mere minutes matter most Here at Strat Training we are passionate about personal investment in basic first aid training. If you are not yet
Is prioritizing safety an inconvenience? Fire Fighting Tips A fire can be a catastrophic event, leading to destruction of property or loss of life. To
Can you hear me? A simple question, one most individuals gifted with the sense of hearing since birth hope always to answer with a resounding
Choosing safer hand tools Hand Tool Safety Safety is paramount in the construction industry. As such; construction companies go out of their way to ensure
Anti Hi-Jacking Tips Be Aware, Stay Safe We live in a county where hi-jacking is a very real threat. It is however a problem that
Overhead Crane Safety Tips Overhead Crane Safety Tips “With great power, comes great responsibility” – Voltaire. In the operation and maintenance of overhead cranes there
What You Need to Know About Dropped Objects Dropped Objects There exist a multitude of risks for individuals who earn an income working at height; as
Why PPE is paramount! Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is vital to whole-body safety in the workplace. Ensuring safety in the workplace requires efforts to provide work-place
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment As an owner of a business it is your responsibility to make sure that your workers are protected from occupational
Health and Safety Act: The Importance of being Informed In order to illustrate the vitality of educating your staff in, and remaining up-to-date with relevant
Scaffolding Safety? Here is your Strategy! In the construction industry there exists a well-known three-pronged approach to scaffolding safety practices. The first factor that needs to be
Three ways to Stay Safe this Holiday It’s the festive season, holiday time for many and invariably it involves at least some travelling. Whether navigating
The Construction Site Safety Conundrum According to a recent study conducted in the United States, working on a construction site of any nature is the
In Case of Fire | Strat Training Table mountain blew out quite a bit of smoke last week. Five days (was it more?) of raging fires were
Are you Staying Safe when Working at Height? Falling is still one of the biggest causes of major injuries and fatalities. Work at height (work
Harassment in the Workplace The South African Constitution promotes the Protection from Harassment Act, 2010 (Act No. 17 of 2010). All people in South Africa should
How to Handle a Chainsaw Using a chainsaw as a power tool is great to get large scale jobs done such as tree cutting. As
Why and How to Become a Paramedic At the time of medical emergencies such as accidents or natural disasters, paramedics are the first people to
Helping Others: First do no Harm Working in the medical industry where people are often injured, diseased, contagious, or dangerous can be a challenge. Medical
The Real Dangers of Allergic Reactions We often think of health and safety in terms of sky high building regulations or how to get out if there
Are Our Schools Safe as Houses? School is an environment that for some can be safe and friendly while for others it can be difficult
To Risk or not to Risk? Many people have a misconception when it comes to risk. Although it is of course important to apply risk
Why Personal Safety Comes First Personal safety is a concept that we all need to have in order to feel at peace and minimally comfortable.
First Aid: How to Handle Burns If you find yourself in a situation where you or someone else has been burned, you need to respond
Handling a Heart Attack without First Aid Training If you find yourself in a situation where someone is having a heart attack and you have
Important Radio Procedure Strat Training is known for its training in Health and Safety with regards to first aid training, fire fighting, dangerous goods handling and transportation, and equipment.
Workplace Related Injury In spite of all types of precautions or preparations, accidents can occur anywhere whether it is on the roads, at home or at your
The importance of AIDS training There are almost 40,000 new HIV AIDS infection cases reported every year. In spite of decades of AIDS awareness programs and campaigns,
Health and Safety in the Mining industry Occupational health and safety hazards whether they are physical, chemical, biological, mechanical or psychological, can affect any industry be it
Common causes of fire Fire fighting may seem like something that is unnecessary or no longer useful, but it will save lives and precious possessions when
Why its worth being an advanced driver Most people have an erroneous belief that they are good drivers, even if they haven’t experienced a case
The Rules of Fire Fighting Fire Fighting Rules – Fires can be very dangerous and you should always be certain that you will not endanger yourself
Forklift Driving – Manage And Reduce The Risks MANAGING THE RISKS, IF YOU ARE AN OPERATOR While every step must be taken to minimise the
Basic Fire Fighting Tips Basic Fire Fighting – Fatality after fatality, injury after injury, it seems the reports all say the same thing: the problem boiled down
Health and Safety – General duties of employers towards workers General duties of employers towards workers What must the employer do to ensure that the
Forklift Safety – How to operate a forklift Below are some simple tips to follow to ensure safe operation of forklifts. Although these tips are
Why you need to do a First Aid Course How prepared are you to face emergency situations? Do you think that you can confidently help
The transportation of dangerous goods Carrying goods by road or rail involves the risk of traffic accidents. If the goods carried are dangerous, there is
Getting a DGSA for Dangerous Goods Handling The carriage and transportation of goods is one that involves many potential risks. Greater hazards are posed when
First Aid basics Learning basic first aid techniques can help you cope with an emergency. You may be able to keep a person breathing, reduce their pain
First Aid – The First Option For Help Are you getting enough treatment and care? Whenever someone faces unusual physical circumstances, the first thing you
Health and Safety made easy How can this guide help you? If you think health and safety has to be complicated – it doesn’t. This guide will
Engaging Your Employees in Health and Safety Any health and safety consultant worth their salt will tell you how important it is to: lead by example Install
Develop a Lasting Health and Safety Culture The health and safety culture of an organisation is the way that people manage health and safety in the organisation, their attitudes
The Occupational Health and Safety Act – P1 Introduction The Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993, requires the employer to bring about and maintain, as far as