Are you Staying Safe when Working at Height?
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 performed in a location where, if the necessary precautions are not in place, one could fall a distance likely to cause personal injury) often poses the risk of falling through […]
Harassment in the Workplace
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 be allowed and not denied their rights to equality, privacy, dignity, and security; according to the Act. In working situations, it can often be difficult to know and understand whether or not […]
How to Handle a Chainsaw
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 with most things in life, that which is most powerful can also be most dangerous and therefore requires particular precautions. The origin of the chainsaw actually comes from quite a […]
Why and How to Become a Paramedic
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 respond and reach the site to care for and save the injured. They provide emergency medical assistance and are responsible for safely transporting the patients to an established medical center. […]
Helping Others: First do no Harm
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 practitioners must be vigilant in their health and safety efforts so that they can ensure their own safety while helping others. An important part of health and safety for nurses, doctors and […]
Are Our Schools Safe as Houses?
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 and threatening. Whether there is a safety issue from lack of equipment and procedures or from out-of-control bullying, safety should always be top priority. So how do we make our […]
To Risk or not to Risk?
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 management, awareness and weighing of risk is what keeps people safer in the first place. It is when we are unaware of danger that we would don’t have the ability to implement safety measures. […]
Why Personal Safety Comes First
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. Many people know of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which places safety and security second on the list. This means that after satisfying our physiological needs we need to feel safe. […]
First Aid: How to Handle Burns
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 quickly. Burn injuries are a serious health and safety issue and account for over 300 000 deaths every year. Calling an emergency number and waiting for paramedics or professionals is the first thing […]
Radio Procedure
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. However, Strat Training is not only successful in training these various courses, we also offer training in marketing, chairmanship, and for this article, radio procedures. Radio may seem like a somewhat […]