Damelin College Safety Management Course

Damelin College Safety Management Course, Damelin is committed to academic excellence, and is an award-winning brand that has been in existence for over 70 years.
With 18 state of the art campuses ideally positioned in every major hub countrywide, including three in KwaZulu-Natal, nine in Gauteng, two in the Eastern Cape, two in the Western Cape and one in the Free State, the brand has earned its title of market leader for academic innovation in the minds of students and corporate businesses. Damelin specialises in a wide range of innovative and relevant higher and private college (FET institution) qualifications (degrees, diplomas, higher certificates, certificates and short and skills programmes).
Our approach to quality combines the concept of team commitment and a strong focus on each student. It is our goal to provide an educational experience of the highest calibre. In order to enhance our students’ experience, our campuses and sites are ideally positioned for accessibility and convenience. Our face-to-face students study in air-conditioned classrooms, have access to a fully equipped libraries, designated student recreational areas and ample parking. The campuses also feature fully equipped computer labs with internet.
Our staff, our community and our students remain our top priority. It is with this mission that we continue to pioneer a premier brand of distinction.
 

Health and Safety 101

In order to ensure the health, safety and security of students and staff, Damelin Bloemfontein held a workshop that specifically focused on training and equipping individuals in these three key areas.
The objective of the workshop was to inform students and staff of the building’s exit points, in the case of an emergency. In addition, staff were trained in basic response skills and knowledge that will assist them in the case of medical emergencies. This included basic training on how to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
 
Seen are the Damelin Bloemfontein students at the fire drill demonstration
The health and safety, as well as the fire drill demonstrations were rolled out over four days, allocating two days each to focus on health as well as fire and safety drills respectively.  The teams were taught the theoretic part of performing CPR first and the followed by a practical demonstration. They then wrote a test to examine if they had grasped what they were taught in the workshop.
Damelin Bloemfontein students at the fire drill demonstration
 
The fire drill was another element to the workshop where Damelin students and staff learnt what to do should a fire break out.
“Safety regulations for organisations are enforced by law and the exercises have to be done three times a year. We have to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff,” said Hassen Ally,  Group Facilities Manager for Educor, the holding company for Damelin.
According to the Health and Safety Act of South Africa, the protection of everyone other than persons at work against hazards to health arising out of or in connection is an obligation.
Damelin is a leading private education provider in South Africa and committed to promoting safety and security for all.