Theme: QUO VADIS: The future of the Emergency Management Services in Africa – Innovations and Solutions
CALL FOR PAPERS
Due to its long history in occupational health and safety encompassing the emergency management services the Safety First Association has been asked to run a conference for this all-important industry. The aim is that in our modernising and changing world, knowledge and experience can be shared among employees from EM departments in both industry and municipality.
The first conference will be held during June 2024 and run over 2 days.
Our aim is for delegates to leave with a wider knowledge, understanding and improved capabilities. The conference will also offer an opportunity for product demonstrations and networking.
Topics:
The conference will cover all subjects related to the emergency services such as:
• Fire fighting techniques in new building structures
• Keeping up with the sciences.
• Improved fire fighting techniques in older/delapidated buildings
• Modernisation of EMS services and challenges.
• Forestry fire fighting
• Disaster management. Changing weather conditions.
• Training. Changes to requirements.
• New standards. Changes to standards (International & local)
• Tender management / Tender submissions: Ensuring deliverables meet expectations/standards or approvals
• Rescues
• Product innovations
• Hazmat transportation and storage
• Risks – property and employee
• Fire fighter safety
• Employee wellness
• Legal pitfalls
• Leadership skills
We are inviting speakers to submit an outline of a presentation that they feel will be of benefit to our delegates. Outlines should not be more than 500 words. We will also need a short bio of the speaker. If the speaker is different to the writer, a short bio of the writer must also be provided.
Important dates:
Submission of presentation outline: 15th January 2024
Acceptance of presentation: 28th February 2024
For further information:
Debbie Myer
Cell: 083 266 6662
Email: delinds@mweb.co.za / debbie@safety1st.co.za
About the Safety First Association:
The Safety First Association founded in 1932 is the oldest Occupational Health and Safety Association in Africa. Over the years fire safety and paramedic/first aid abilities have become part of the OSH Practitioner’s portfolio resulting in the association’s involvement in this important discipline.
