Spider & Scorpion Risk Awareness

Course details

SHE management is one of the key challenges facing global mining firms in Africa and NOSA is best positioned to assist in mitigating this risk. With its global footprint NOSA is continually working towards innovative solutions to help mining companies succeed in an ever-changing business environment. Through NOSA's extensive training we have a proven track record of reducing injuries and fatalities in the workplace.

• Training Programmes: NOSA's training programmes provide the necessary knowledge and skills to identify and manage SHE risks within the mining industry
• Integrated Malaria Management: NOSA offers an integrated solution that helps combat and manage the disease and its consequences
• NOSA Mine Management Training and Mentoring Programme: In addition to the other mining training programmes, this unique programme provides the opportunity to grow mining professionals through structured training and ongoing mentoring
• Snake, Scorpion and Spider Risk Management: Mining companies often operate in environments where employees are exposed to snakes and other reptiles. Accordingly, it is important to ensure that staff are properly trained and equipped to deal with these risks. NOSA, in collaboration with Reptile Ventures, offers various training programmes for employees in the mining industry, including snake and reptile awareness, snake handling, and first aid and emergency procedures for snake bitesThis course equips employees with the knowledge and skills to work in areas where spiders and scorpions may be found. It provides skills and knowledge to work effectively, responsibly, comply with environmental policies and help make the workplace a safer place.

COURSE OUTLINE

• General Perceptions, Human Interaction
• Insects and Arachnids, Spiders and Scorpions
• Different Kinds of Venom, Anti-venom, Removing a Spider or Scorpion
• Information about scorpions such as basic anatomy, habitat, main groups of scorpions, venomosity, first aid for stings prevention, high risk areas and activities, etc.
• Information about spiders such as basic anatomy, habitat, different types of spiders, medically and non-medically important spider bites, first aid for spider bites, bite prevention, high risk areas, etc.
• Further information such as Poison
• Information Helpline, South African Vaccine
• Producers and a glossary

TARGET GROUPS

• Supervisory personnel
• SHE Management
• Occupational Health staff