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 your forklift drivers need certification
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 under the sun. Whether your job necessitates first aid training or heavy equipment operator training, we provide it! Strat Training always promotes health and safety awareness in the workplace and encourages compliance […]
Why First Aid should be taught in schools
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 a 12 year old, people who have found themselves the victim of a medical emergency would all agree that they’d rather have the 12 year old than no help at […]
When mere minutes matter most
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 qualified and trained in the most basic first aid course (level 0), we recommend, for your own health and safety as well as the health and safety of family, friends […]
Fire Safety Tips
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 ensure that your staff and employees are protected in the event that a fire breaks out, it is essential that every business have a fire safety plan in place. This […]
Can you hear me?
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 “yes”; but what steps are these same individuals taking today, to protect their hearing in the future? Here at the Strat Training Health and Safety Training Institute based in Gauteng; we are […]
Choosing safer hand tools
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 that adequate warning systems and prevention schemes are in place on construction sites and also that their employees are properly trained not only in performing their respective tasks but also […]
Anti Hi-Jacking Tips
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 can be prevented by making a few simple changes to your behaviour. Here are some easy tips to keep you, your family as well as your car safe. Be Aware: […]
Crane Safety
Overhead Crane Safety Tips Overhead Crane Safety Tips “With great power, comes great responsibility” – Voltaire. In the operation and maintenance of overhead cranes there is no margin for error; the slightest mistake or miscalculation could translate to life or death. When overhead cranes are not properly inspected or operated there exists a very real […]
Dropped Objects
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 such there also exist many strategies for increasing safety when working at height. But what about those who earn a living with their two feet planted firmly on the ground? […]