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20/01/2026

Workplace Snake Safety & Snakebite Emergency Response Guide.

Practical guidance for high-risk worksites, what to do before EMS arrives!

✔️ Immediate actions after a snakebite
✔️ Common mistakes to avoid
✔️ What to do when a snake is spotted on site

Here’s how to avoid making the situation worse until help arrives!

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19/01/2026

🐍 Snake Safety Training for Game Rangers | Northern Cape 🌿

On Thursday, we had the privilege of presenting a Snake Identification, Handling & Snakebite Treatment Course to Game Rangers working at one of South Africa’s beautiful National Parks near Kimberley, Northern Cape.

Rangers operate daily in remote, high-risk environments where encounters with venomous snakes are not occasional, they are part of the job. This training was designed to support rangers with the advanced awareness, practical skills, and medical readiness required to work safely while protecting both human life and wildlife.

Throughout the course, delegates were guided through:
✔️ Identification of venomous and non-venomous snake species commonly encountered in the Northern Cape
✔️ Practical snakebite first aid and emergency response in remote environments where medical help may be delayed
✔️ Safe and ethical snake handling and relocation principles
✔️ Risk management and situational awareness when operating on foot, during patrols, and around tourist areas

Training of this nature strengthens ranger safety, enhances conservation outcomes, and ensures calm, professional responses when high-risk wildlife encounters occur.

Access Professional Development remains committed to delivering accredited, practical, and field-tested snake safety training to professionals working in South Africa’s most demanding natural environments.

📞 For more information on our Snake Identification, Handling & Snakebite Treatment courses, please contact Bernadette on 076 092 5932 or bernadette@accesspd.co.za

16/01/2026

🐍 Snake Safety Training for the Water & Sanitation Sector | Nqcobo, Eastern Cape 💧

On Wednesday, our team presented a Snake Identification, Handling & Snakebite Treatment Course to delegates working within the water and sanitation sector based in Nqcobo, Eastern Cape.

Teams responsible for water infrastructure, pipelines, pump stations, and sanitation services often operate in remote and overgrown environments where snake encounters are a real occupational risk. This training was designed to equip delegates with the practical skills, situational awareness, and confidence required to respond safely and effectively when snakes are encountered on duty.

Throughout the course, participants were guided through:
✔️ Identification of venomous and non-venomous snake species commonly encountered in rural and municipal water environments
✔️ Practical first aid response for snakebite emergencies until advanced medical care is available
✔️ Safe and responsible snake handling and relocation principles
✔️ Workplace health & safety considerations relevant to utility and sanitation operations

Proactive training of this nature reduces risk, supports continuity of essential services, and ensures teams can operate safely in high-exposure environments where wildlife encounters are unavoidable.

Access Professional Development remains committed to delivering accredited, practical, and industry-specific snake safety training across South Africa’s high-risk sectors.

📞 For more information on our Snake Identification, Handling & Snakebite Treatment courses, please contact Bernadette on 076 092 5932 or bernadette@accesspd.co.za

16/01/2026

🐍 Advanced Snake Safety Training for Zoological Professionals | Johannesburg Zoo, Gauteng 🦎

On Tuesday, we had the privilege of presenting an Advanced Snake Identification, Handling & Snakebite Treatment Course to delegates working hands-on with venomous snakes at the Johannesburg Zoo.

For professionals operating in zoological environments, basic awareness is not enough. Daily interaction with dangerous animals demands advanced technical skill, legal understanding, and the ability to manage high-consequence medical emergencies. This advanced programme was specifically structured to meet those elevated operational and compliance requirements.

During the course, delegates were taken far beyond foundational training and guided through:
✔️ Workplace health & safety legislation governing the handling of dangerous animals
✔️ Advanced medical management, including airway control, shock management, and the treatment of anaphylaxis following envenomation
✔️ Hands-on handling of larger venomous snakes, focusing on control, positioning, and situational awareness
✔️ Advanced handling techniques including necking, tubing, and probing, performed under expert supervision
✔️ Decision-making principles required when working in close proximity to high-risk species

This level of training builds true professional competence, where confidence is backed by legal compliance, medical readiness, and refined handling skill. For zoological staff, these capabilities are critical in protecting personnel, animals, and the public.

Access Professional Development remains committed to delivering accredited, high-level, and industry-specific snake safety training for professionals working in South Africa’s most demanding environments.

📞 For more information on our Advanced Snake Identification, Handling & Snakebite Treatment Courses, please contact Bernadette on 076 092 5932 or bernadette@accesspd.co.za

15/01/2026

🐍 Confidence Built Through Advanced Snake Handling Training 💪

These moments capture exactly what advanced, hands-on snake handling training is about, calm control, correct technique, and confidence under pressure.

Taken during an Advanced Snake Handling Course presented at the Johannesburg Zoo, Gauteng, these images showcase a delegate applying professional handling principles with composure and precision. This level of confidence is not accidental, it is developed through structured training, expert guidance, and repeated practical exposure to high-risk scenarios.

Advanced training moves beyond awareness. It builds:
✔️ Controlled decision-making in close-proximity encounters
✔️ Respect for the animal without compromising personal safety
✔️ Professional handling techniques used in real-world environments
✔️ Confidence rooted in competence, not bravado

Tomorrow, we’ll be sharing more insights into this Advanced Snake Handling Course and why it is essential for professionals working in environments where venomous snakes are a reality, not a rarity.

Stay tuned 👀🐍!

For more information contact Bernadette on 076 092 5932 or bernadette@accesspd.co.za.

15/01/2026

🐍 Snake Safety Training for the Construction & Landscaping Sector | Camperdown, KZN 🌱

Last Friday, our team presented a Snake Identification, Handling & Snakebite Treatment Course to delegates working in the construction industry based in Camperdown, KwaZulu-Natal.

Teams involved in grass clearing, landscaping, and site preparation operate in environments where snake encounters are both likely and unpredictable. This training was designed to equip workers with the practical skills and situational awareness required to manage these encounters safely, protecting themselves and others on active worksites.

Throughout the course, participants were guided through:
✔️ Identification of venomous and non-venomous snake species commonly encountered in KZN construction and landscaping areas
✔️ Practical first aid response for snakebite emergencies until advanced medical care arrives
✔️ Safe and responsible snake handling and relocation principles
✔️ Key occupational health & safety considerations for high-risk construction and vegetation management activities

Training of this nature reduces on-site risk, improves confidence when operating in overgrown areas, and strengthens overall workplace safety in environments where wildlife encounters are part of daily operations.

Access Professional Development remains committed to delivering accredited, practical, and industry-specific snake safety training across South Africa’s high-risk sectors.

📞 For more information on our Snake Identification, Handling & Snakebite Treatment courses, please contact Bernadette on 076 092 5932 or bernadette@accesspd.co.za

15/01/2026

🐍 Continued Snake Safety Training for the Water & Sanitation Sector | Mpumalanga 💧

Another group of delegates from the Water and Sanitation Department in Mpumalanga recently completed a Snake Identification, Handling & Snakebite Treatment Course, with the training once again hosted at The Barnyard, Vereeniging.

Teams working within water and sanitation environments are frequently exposed to snake habitats while operating at pump stations, pipelines, reservoirs, and treatment facilities. This training focused on reinforcing safe, practical responses to snake encounters while ensuring continuity of essential services.

During the course, delegates were taken through:
✔️ Identification of venomous and non-venomous snake species commonly found around water infrastructure
✔️ Practical first aid response for snakebite emergencies until advanced medical care is available
✔️ Safe and ethical snake handling and relocation principles
✔️ Critical occupational health & safety considerations for utility and infrastructure work environments

Ongoing training of this nature ensures consistency in safety standards, builds confidence across teams, and reduces risk when working in high-exposure areas.

Access Professional Development remains committed to delivering accredited, practical, and industry-specific snake safety training to essential service providers across South Africa.

📞 For more information on our Snake Identification, Handling & Snakebite Treatment courses, please contact Bernadette on 076 092 5932 or bernadette@accesspd.co.za

15/01/2026

13/01/2026

🐍 Snake Safety Training for the Water & Sanitation Sector | Mpumalanga 💧

We recently delivered a Snake Identification, Handling & Snakebite Treatment Course to delegates working within the water and sanitation sector from Mpumalanga, with the training hosted at The Barnyard, Vereeniging.

Professionals operating in water infrastructure, pipelines, pump stations, and treatment facilities are regularly exposed to natural environments where snake encounters are a genuine occupational risk. This course focused on equipping delegates with the practical knowledge and confidence required to manage these encounters safely while maintaining essential services.

Throughout the session, participants were guided through:
✔️ Identification of venomous and non-venomous snake species commonly encountered around water and sanitation infrastructure
✔️ Practical first aid response for snakebite emergencies until advanced medical care is available
✔️ Safe and responsible snake handling and relocation principles
✔️ Key occupational health & safety considerations for high-risk utility environments

Training of this nature strengthens emergency preparedness, reduces downtime caused by unexpected wildlife encounters, and supports safer working conditions for teams operating in critical public infrastructure roles.

Access Professional Development remains committed to delivering accredited, practical, and industry-specific snake safety training to essential service providers across South Africa.

📞 For more information on our Snake Identification, Handling & Snakebite Treatment courses, please contact Bernadette on 076 092 5932 or bernadette@accesspd.co.za

13/01/2026

🐍 Snake Safety Training for the Wine & Hospitality Sector | Stellenbosch, Cape Town 🍇

We recently had the privilege of presenting a Snake Identification, Handling & Snakebite Treatment Course to staff at a well-known winery based in Stellenbosch, Cape Town.

Wine farms and hospitality estates often operate in natural, landscaped environments where snake encounters are a real and ongoing risk. This training was designed to equip staff with the awareness, practical skills, and confidence required to respond safely and effectively when snakes are encountered on site, ensuring the safety of employees, guests, and wildlife alike.

Throughout the course, participants were taken through:
✔️ Identification of venomous and non-venomous snakes commonly found on wine estates
✔️ Practical first aid principles for managing snakebite emergencies until medical assistance arrives
✔️ Safe and responsible snake handling and relocation techniques
✔️ Workplace health & safety considerations specific to hospitality and agricultural environments

Proactive training like this strengthens overall site safety, reduces panic during unexpected encounters, and supports responsible environmental management on working wine farms.

Access Professional Development remains committed to delivering accredited, practical, and industry-specific snake safety training across South Africa’s diverse high-risk sectors.

📞 For more information on our Snake Identification, Handling & Snakebite Treatment courses, please contact Bernadette on 076 092 5932 or bernadette@accesspd.co.za

06/01/2026

🐍 Snake Safety Training for Municipal Teams | Paarl, Western Cape 🌿

Yesterday, we proudly kicked off the year by presenting a Snake Identification, Handling & Snakebite Treatment Course to dedicated delegates working across various municipal sites in Paarl, Western Cape.

Municipal teams are often the first to encounter snakes while maintaining public spaces such as cemeteries, holiday resorts, and municipal grounds. This training equips them with the practical knowledge and confidence required to manage these encounters safely, protecting both workers and the public.

Throughout the day, participants were guided through:
✔️ Accurate identification of venomous and non-venomous snake species commonly encountered in municipal environments
✔️ Practical first aid principles for managing snakebite emergencies until advanced medical care arrives
✔️ Safe and ethical snake handling and relocation techniques
✔️ Workplace health & safety considerations when operating in public and high-traffic areas

Training of this nature plays a critical role in reducing risk, improving on-site decision-making, and ensuring municipal teams are prepared to respond calmly and effectively when snakes are encountered during daily operations.

Access Professional Development remains committed to delivering practical, accredited, and industry-relevant snake safety training to organisations operating in high-risk environments across South Africa.

📞 For more information on our Snake Identification, Handling & Snakebite Treatment courses, please contact Bernadette on 076 092 5932 or bernadette@accesspd.co.za