Category:Hints & Tips

A burning issue
July 3, 2017

A burning issue

Chemical burns are often serious, because the chemical continues to burn for as long as it remains in contact with the body. St John...

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Going global with OSH training
April 3, 2017

Going global with OSH training

Considering a health and safety qualification for yourself or your staff? Understanding the importance of opting for an internationally accredited provider is essential, says...

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Effective risk management
October 11, 2016

Effective risk management

Managing risks for businesses that have multiple sites and use a contractor workforce is complex and time consuming. This can lead to time spent...

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Safe and sober
April 12, 2016

Safe and sober

Justin Goldblatt, general manager of Runrite Electronics, explains how alcohol abuse in the workplace can be overcome

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Are you safe or are you sorry?
August 15, 2015

Are you safe or are you sorry?

Very often training that is required by law is regarded as a grudge purchase and the focus is on the minimum requirement. FTS Safety...

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In aid of safety
June 15, 2015

In aid of safety

It is important that employees receive fast and appropriate first-aid treatment when injured at work – it can mean the difference between life and...

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Preparing your business for an emergency
February 18, 2015

Preparing your business for an emergency

Action Training Academy (ATA) director, Alastair Farish, points out that the solution to managing medical emergencies, unexpected fires or building evacuations is a structured...

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All about aid for minor injuries
November 5, 2014

All about aid for minor injuries

Employers need to ensure that the workplace is a zero harm zone … They are, unfortunately, faced with another reality – incidents do occur....

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Know your chemicals
August 5, 2014

Know your chemicals

Gary Singh, business manager at SETA-accredited Occupational Health & Safety Training (OHST), shares some compliance tips relating to working with hazardous chemical substances

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Putting people first
June 5, 2014

Putting people first

According to Gary Singh, business manager at SETA-accredited Occupational Health & Safety Training (OHST), the realisation of Zero Harm is almost impossible with a...

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