Some of the saddest calls that paramedics attend to are involving children. It is heartbreaking to find that an innocent child has been injured, often due to another person’s ignorance or negligence. Not only do we want to stress that all small children should be placed in some sort of car seat or booster seat [...]
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One of the first things we learn when we start training to become a paramedic, is to be fully aware of any hazards that may be presented around you when approaching a patient in need of medical attention. These hazards may include anything from a seemingly vicious dog at a residential home, to a possible [...]
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We have previously written about armoured vehicles on the Road Safety Blog. This was done in a blog posts titled “Armoured vehicles protecting safety of drivers in South Africa”. I was fortunate to meet the MD of Armormax S.A. and take a few photos of the door and window of a vehicle that was shot [...]
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Much has been said about security in South Africa at the time of the World Cup. The average football supporter need not be overly cautious and worry about wearing bullet proof vests etc. Sporting events such as the Confederations Cup, Lions Rugby Tour and the IPL cricket tournament have proved that South Africa is well [...]
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Last week I was fortunate to be introduced by a friend to Grant Anderson, GM of Armormax SA. We shared an interesting conversation about armoured vehicles in South Africa and the increasing demand for protection not only from threats to road safety – but also threats presented by armed criminals. Recent debates with regards to the [...]
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The Arrive Alive website has been provided with a few pointers on how to protect your home with a very low budget… 1. Go to your nearest 2nd hand store and purchase a pair of used “Steel Point Boots” -preferably size 14-16. 2. Place this outside the front of the door with an empty beer [...]
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One of the most important of the senses on the road is eyesight! Drivers need to be vigilant at all times and observe not only their own driving, but also the dangers posed by other drivers, pedestrians and even animals. We often refer to South Africa in tourism [...]
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