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BUDDY AID

Recommended Delegates
:

- People with no previous qualifications in First Aid
- People in the workplace who wish to be of assistance in times    of need
- People who wish to be able to give assistance when required

On completion of this course the successful delegates will be able to:

- Apply the principles of First Aid
- Apply the principles of Emergency Scene Management
- Examine and assess a casualty
- Apply dressings, bandages and slings
- Assess and treat burns
- Render CPR

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FIRST AID LEVEL ONE                                                       To Top

Recommended delegates:

- People with no previous qualifications in First Aid
- People in the workplace who wish to be recognised as a First    Aider
- People who wish to be able to give assistance in First Aid if    required

On completion of this course the successful delegates will be able to:

- Apply the principles of Safety
- Apply the principles of First Aid
- Understand definitions and terminology
- Apply the principles of Emergency Scene Management
- Examine and assess a casualty
- Apply dressings, bandages and slings
- Assess and treat burns
- Assess and stabilise head and spinal injuries
- Provide a casualty with follow-up care
- Understand implications of medical legal aspect
- Recognise and apply First Aid in the case of joint and limb    injuries
- Recognise and apply First Aid in the case of chest injuries
- Render CPR

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FIRST AID LEVEL TWO                                                      To Top

Recommended Delegates:

- People with valid First Aid Level One certificate
- People in the workplace who wish to be recognized as a First   
   Aider

On completion of this course the successful delegates will be able to:

- Apply the principles of Safety and First Aid
- Examine and assess a casualty, apply dressings, bandages and    slings
- Assess and treat burns
- Assess and stabilise head and spinal injuries and provide    follow-up care
- Understand implications of the medico-legal aspect
- Apply First Aid in the case of various injuries.
- Manage soft tissue injuries including foreign objects
- Manage multiple injuries
- Render adult, child and infant CPR
- Stabilisation in the case of pelvic, abdominal and crush injuries
- Recognise and treat Epilepsy
- Understand basic Anatomy and Physiology

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FIRST AID LEVEL THREE                                                   To Top

Recommended Delegates:

- People with a valid First Aid level Two certificate
- People in the workplace who wish to be recognised as a   qualified First Aider

On completion of this course the successful delegates will be able to:

- Apply the principles of Safety, First Aid and Emergency Scene    Management
- Examine and assess a casualty and apply dressings, bandages   and slings
- Assess and treat burns
- Assess and stabilise head and spinal injuries and monitor    patient recovery
- Understand implications of the medico-legal aspect
- Apply First Aid in the case of various injuries.
- Manage multiple injuries
- Render adult, child and infant CPR
- Understand basic Anatomy and physiology
- Recognise and apply First Aid to a threatened limb
- Recognise and treat Diabetes, Hypoglycaemia and Allergic   reactions
- Assist with emergency childbirth
- Recognise behavioural problems
- Render assistance in the case of water accident (possible   drowning)

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BASIC FIRE FIGHTING                                                      To Top

Recommended Delegates:

- People with no previous qualifications in Fire Fighting
- People who wish to be able to give assistance if a fire should    start
- People who wish to make the home or workplace a safer place

On completion of this course the successful delegates will be able to:

- Understand the Triangle of Combustion
- Understand fire growth
- Understand the means of fire spread
- Extinguish fires
- Understand and be able to use different type of Fire    Extinguishers
- Recognise different classes of fires

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INDUSTRIAL FIRE FIGHTING                                           To Top

Recommended Delegates:


- People who have completed a course in Basic Fire Fighting
- Members of a workplace fire team who deal with fire related   emergencies
- People in supervisory positions in the workplace

On completion of this course the successful delegates will be able to:

- Understand the origin of a fire
- Understand the “Triangle of Fire” and the “Tetrahedron of     Combustion”
- Understand fire growth and development
- Understand the means of fire spread
- Extinguish fires
- Understand and be able to use different types of Fire   Extinguishers
- Recognise and identify different classes of fires
- Understand the causes of fire
- Understand and be able check fire prevention in public,   commercial and residential places
- Understand and be able to use a fire hydrant
- Understand and be able to use and maintain fire hoses
- Check portable fire extinguishers
- Understand and be able to use breathing apparatus
- Recognize hazardous atmospheres or toxic gases
- Understand fire fighting procedure
- Understand search and rescue procedure

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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS HANDLING                               To Top

Recommended Delegates:

- People who work in the goods transport industry
- People earmarked for a shift to the Dangerous Goods Section   

Delegate Requirements:

- Must be able to differentiate colours
- Should able to read and write (able to interpret Warning Label,   TREMCARD and DGD)
- Must have good visual ability

On completion of this course the successful delegates will be able to:

- Explain the scope and contents of the OHS Act HCS Regulations
- Identify HCS and Dangerous Goods
- Explain the potential sources of exposure to HCS
- Explain the health risk associated with exposure to HCS
- Explain the employer’s actions to protect the employee
- Explain the precautions to be taken by the employee to prevent   exposure to HCS
- Explain and demonstrate the need for and use of PPE and   respiratory protective equipment
- Understand the need for safety equipment, facilities and   engineering control measures provided by the employer
- Use the Load Compatibility Chart for the loading of Hazardous   Chemical Substances in a vehicle
- Explain the requirements of and interpret a Dangerous Goods   Declaration and Tremcard
- Explain and demonstrate placarding of a vehicle conveying   dangerous goods
- Explain the Emergency Action Response System and the   actions to be taken in case of an incident
- Demonstrate the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment,   Fire-fighting and Chemical Spillage Control equipment
- Explain and demonstrate the actions to be taken during loading   and unloading operations
- Identify additional training needs

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EMERGENCY EVACUATION MARSHAL                              To Top

Recommended Delegates:

- Persons appointed or about to be appointed as Fire Marshals or   Deputies

On completion of the course the successful Delegates will:

- Be able to plan and execute an evacuation of the workplace
- Command and control an evacuation
- Practice an evacuation
- Check and test warning devices

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EMERGENCY EVACUATION SEMINAR                               To Top

Recommended Delegates:

- People in the workplace

On completion of this course delegates will:

- Know when and how to raise an alarm
- Know the kind of information required by the Fire Marshals
- Know who their Fire Marshals are
- Know the location of the emergency exits
- Know the emergency procedures

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HEALTH AND SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE                         To Top

Recommended Delegates:

- People with influence or expecting to have influence in the   Health and Safety environment including employees,   supervisors and managers.

On completion of this course the successful delegates will:

- Understand the relevant sections and regulations of the Act.
- Understand the differences between Occupational Safety and   Occupational Health
- Recognise and ensure incident prevention systems are in place
- Identify and manage risk/loss control in the event of an   incident
- Be aware of and able to identify hazards in the workplace
- Assist with the investigation of incidents in the workplace
- Conduct Health and Safety Committee meetings

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INCIDENT INVESTIGATION                                              To Top

This course is designed to provide trainees with an overview of Incident Investigation procedures and appropriate Workplace Health & Safety management practices.

Recommended Delegates:

- All levels of management, particularly those with roles and   responsibilities in the area of accident investigations including   supervisors/frontline managers, managers, OH&S personnel,   engineering staff, safety committee members, and safety   representatives.
- Any other individuals responsible for investigating accidents   (incidents).

Delegate Requirements:

There are no restrictions on entry to this course however participants are required to have sufficient numeracy and literacy skills to read and comprehend instruction for:

- Referencing and understanding legislation, standards and   codes of practice
- Preparing workplace health and safety reports
- Investigating work injuries, work caused illnesses and   dangerous events
- Consulting with workers, employers and statutory health and   safety officials

This course is designed to enable participants to have the skills and competencies to:

- Apply the statutory and minimum workplace health and safety   requirements and principles to incident investigation
- Discuss the personal, business and legal reasons for   investigating incidents
- Describe the causes of incidents with reference to a model and   the relationship between the hazards and the failing of the   OH&S Management System
- Interview witnesses using appropriate techniques
- Investigate incidents using a recognised model and   investigation kit
- Evaluate and analyse workplace incidents
- Write an effective and appropriate report/form
- Prevent re-occurrence of workplace incidents by selecting the   appropriate control measures with reference to the Hierarchy   of Control
- Review and monitor applied control measures

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Gas Cylinder Handling Course                         To Top

Recommended Delegates:

- People who handle, transport, refill or installgas cylinders in the workplace.

On completion of this course the successful delegates will:

- Understand the concept of pressure vessels, related uses and risks.                                                                                                 - Understand the relevant sections and regulations of the Act.
- Understand the causes of accidents involving gas cylinders
- Recognise and ensure incident prevention systems are in place
- Identify cylinders and leagal compliance requirements               - Be aware of and able to identify hazards related to gas cylinders
- Understand the principles of working with Cryogenics
- considerations for the storage of LP gas cylinders

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Emergency Response Team                              To Top

Due to the nature of this training and the skills developed, there is no current legislation with which to register. This course was developed in conjunction with specialists in the various fields and is presented in block form to reduce impact on production and is designed to provide trainees with the ability to carry out Emergency Response actions to gain control of and stabilise an incident within the scope of training.

Training sessions are made up any number of modules and practical sessions to suit individual requirements.

Modules available:

- Basic and Industrial Fire Fighting
- Breathing Apparatus Donning, Start up and Operations
- Light and Heavy Motor Vehicle Extrication
- Hazardous Chemicals Handling
- Steep and High Angle Rope Rescue
- Trench and Confined Space rescue
- Building collapse Rescue.
- Incident Command and Control

Course cost and duration is dependent on the number of modules selected and the duration required to achieve competence.

Recommended Delegates:

- All members of Emergency Response teams.
- Any members of Emergency Response teams who either by   their position or appointment might be in command of the team   during an emergency.

Delegate Requirements:


There are restrictions on entry to this course, participants are required to have sufficient numeracy and literacy skills to read and comprehend:

- Training materials in English
- Technical instructions in English
- Be able to interpret and react to instructions without delay

Be physically fit and be able to complete:

- 2.4Km within 16 minutes
- 20 Push ups and 20 Sit ups within 60 seconds
- Be able to carry 30 Kg a distance of 50 meters

On completion of this course the successful delegates will:

- Be able to contain and extinguish fires
- Don, start up and work using Breathing Apparatus
- Fire Fighting or Rescue operations using Breathing Apparatus
- Carry out vehicle stabilization, patient extrication and    treatment
- Understand the different classes of hazardous chemicals and    how the exposure affects us and the environment
- Rig and rescue using ropes and equipment, either on steep or    from high angle
- Carry out Technical Rescue operations within the scope of    training

The facilitators for this course are not only qualified and experienced in all fields of Technical Rescue, including, Rope, Steep Angle, Trench, Collapse, Light Motor Vehicle, Heavy Industrial and Confined Space, but highly qualified in structural Fire Fighting and have served as Fire Service Instructors at Emergency Services Training Academies.

 

 


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Please book early as a maximum of 15 delegates will be accepted for First Aid courses.

Courses can be held at our premises in Boksburg North or at your venue.

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