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29/04/2026

Hot work safety!🦺

One mistake leads to a major disaster, so strictly adhering to the safety precautions is necessary.

⚠️Disclamer: This post is shared purely for safety awareness - All rights to content, videos or references belong to the respective original owner of this video.

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22/04/2026

Training and including pre-job induction is a very key element in whatever we do. Please, electrical tools can be very deadly. Additionally, we must be fit for work we're assigned to do.

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10/04/2026

"Emergency Action Plan"
A well-prepared emergency plan action can mitigate risks and reduce the likelihood of injuries or facilities, ensuring that everyone in the workplace knows what to do and where to go in crisis. Primarily, an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is crucial for enhancing workplace safety providing a structured approach to managing crises, and ensuring that all employees know what actions to take during an emergency.

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09/04/2026

Pretoria South Africa Training Academy. For comprehensive health and safety compliance courses, please contact us to enroll today and obtain your accredited certificate. Zamar and Shumba Projects

04/04/2026

Pretoria South Africa Training Company. Take advantage of our exclusive holiday specials at significantly discounted prices. Our comprehensive training programs cover earthmoving, underground mining, and power lifting machines. Additionally, we offer facilitation, assessment, and moderate health safety compliance courses, culminating in accredited certificates. Contact us today at +27 63 850 9229 or +27 63 453 9088. Zamar and Shumba Projects

18/03/2026

This accident would have been preventable...

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16/03/2026

16/03/2026

As I was scrolling my daughter's school Whatsapp w this morning I came across this video her principal posted, it bothers me so much as a parent and professional. And I could not stop pondering, is it a lack of knowledge or just kids, for that matter students being naughty.
Let's us learn a few things here, it may help us when educating out children.

Smoking or inhaling the powder from a fire extinguisher (sometimes called “chuffing”) is very dangerous. The powders inside extinguishers are not meant to be inhaled and can cause serious health problems. 🚨

1. Severe Lung Irritation

Most dry chemical extinguishers contain powders like:

* Monoammonium phosphate
* Sodium bicarbonate
* Potassium bicarbonate

When inhaled, these chemicals can:

* Irritate the lungs and airways
* Cause: burning in the chest or throat
* Trigger: severe coughing or choking
* Lead to shortness of breath

In some cases it can cause chemical pneumonitis (inflammation of the lungs).

2. Breathing Problems

Breathing the powder can:

* Block small airways
* Reduce oxygen intake
* Cause: wheezing or asthma-like attacks

Heavy exposure can lead to respiratory distress and require emergency medical care.

3. Chemical Burns or Damage

The powder is slightly corrosive and acidic (especially monoammonium phosphate). It can:

* Irritate or burn the nose, throat, and lungs
* Damage delicate lung tissue.

4. Poisoning Effects

If enough powder is inhaled or swallowed, it may cause:

* Nausea and vomiting
* Headaches
* Confusion
* Electrolyte imbalances

5. Long-Term Lung Damage

Repeated inhalation can potentially lead to:

* Chronic bronchitis
* Reduced lung function
* Permanent lung irritation.

6. Other Risks

* Powder particles can get into the eyes, causing burns and irritation.
* Some extinguishers may contain *silica or additives*, which can be harmful when inhaled.

⚠️ Important:
If someone has inhaled fire extinguisher powder and experiences:

* trouble breathing
* chest pain
* severe coughing
* dizziness

They should eek medical help immediately.

✅ Chuffing fire extinguisher powder is extremely unsafe and can seriously damage the lungs or cause poisoning.

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06/03/2026

Beyond specific national legislation like the OHS Atc in South Africa, there are several internationally recognized standards, management systems, and frameworks used to manage workplace health and safety.

Under these legislations the first duty of an employee is: to take reasonable care for their health and safety and that of other persons who may be affected by their actions or omission at work.

In safermty, many accidents happen not because people don't know the rules, but because they don't pause and think, check before starting their task.

Please ask the three questions mentioned below before starting any job.

It starts with awareness and responsibility
Take 30 seconds.

Think before you act.

Because the safest worker is not the fastest worker - It's the most aware one.

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28/02/2026

Safety Is Not Optional - It's Essential

This video shows how quickly a routine operation can turn into serious incident when basic safety measures are missed.

A trailer without wheel chocks + a forklift entering = a high-risk situation.

Thankfully, no one was injured - but thise serves as a powerful reminder.

* Always secure trailers before loader/,unloading
* Follow standard operating procedures
* Never rush safety for speed
If you see something unsafe - speak up.

Near misses are warnings. Let's learn from them and strengthen our safery culture.

Because productivity means nothing without people's safety.

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