If you have ever had a visit from the Department of Employment and Labour, you will know that, without fail, this is one of the first documents the inspector’s request. With good reason. It ensures that employers have complied with the most important legal duty imposed on them by the...
An AED (automated external defibrillator) is a portable device that analyses the heart's rhythm. Should the device detect that the casualty has an ineffective rhythm, it will then deliver an electrical shock in order to cause the heart to regain a healthy rhythm. The shock delivered can therefore as...
In a life-or-death situation, all you hear is sirens. The sound of saving your loved ones’ life. Although in such a situation, you would be willing to do anything to save your loved ones’ life, should there be no ambulance available… your options are limited, and due to the ambulance crisis in South...
Frequently asked and frequently misunderstood, but does CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) break ribs? In short: yes and no.
During CPR training we often get asked this exact question. CPR training is done in our first aid courses (including first aid level 1, level 2...
First aid kit contents include a basic list of requirements for every first aid kit, however alongside those, industry/individual specific items can be added, examples include, but are not limited to, Burnshield, space/rescue blanket and eye rinse.
According to the Occupational Health and S...
We were all once children: playing was our priority, and safety or the possibility of injury was what our superiors were trying to explain as we ran away to hang upside down on the monkey bars. As children do not prioritize their own safety, it’s our responsibility to protect them, and to prevent in...
As a business owner in South Africa, you are likely aware of the many challenges that your organisation faces on a daily basis. From managing employees and customers to navigating the legal and regulatory landscape, there is no shortage of issues that need your attention. One area that is often...
