Preparing for emergencies with proper planning
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 accidents and disasters, they can be easier to cope with when you and your staff are prepared, with a proper plan and procedures in place. Types of emergencies in the […]
What needs to be in a safety file?
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 is what the contents need to be. And that’s why it’s so important to take the time to put together a safety file index. The question that Strat Training is […]
Did you know
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 asbestos exposure may cause cancer of the pharynx, stomach, and colorectum. Enlargement of the heart can also occur as an indirect effect from the increased resistance of blood flow through […]
Is prioritizing safety an inconvenience?
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 number one priority is the safety of our employees”, and the like, but what about when actions speak louder than words? What happens when the big boss upstairs decides that […]
Why PPE is paramount!
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 safety training and education on emergency procedure to all employees. Suitable supervision of employees at all times is also paramount to workplace safety. Even when every effort has been taken […]
Hazard Identification
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 risks and hazards. In order for an employer to understand which steps need to be taken to ensure worker safety the necessary analysis and assessments must first be effected. This […]
Health and Safety Act: The Importance of being Informed
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 rules and regulations, such as the Health and Safety Act; Strat Training invites you to learn from the following case study: In the year 1999 Mrs Nel* was visiting the drive-through […]
Scaffolding Safety? Here is your Strategy!
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 taken into consideration when judging scaffolding safety is whether or not the scaffold itself has been erected in accordance with specific scaffolding safety protocols. The second policy against which safety standards […]
Three ways to Stay Safe this Holiday
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 between home and a vacation spot or to and from parties, gatherings and functions, there is a good chance you’ll be spending more time on the road this month. Being busier and […]
The Construction Site Safety Conundrum
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 job which carries the highest risk of fatal injury. At first glance this seems understandable, especially when the potential hazards are added up and duly considered. There exists the danger […]