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How to make the most of fire and evacuation training
Having a fire evacuation plan is one thing, but knowing how to execute it is another. Did you know that less than 25% of people when randomly tested can locate their nearest fire extinguisher from memory without searching the building? This...
Are your emergency signs up to the Australian Standard?
It’s critical to follow the Australian Standards when it comes to emergency signage – not only to avoid fines, but for everyone’s safety. What are the Australian Standards? The Australian Standards is a set of documentation created by...
A guide to building evacuation maps
Fire evacuation maps are a critical piece of the fire evacuation puzzle, helping guide people to safety during a fire emergency. Fire evacuation maps, also known as Evacuation Diagrams, are pieces of important signage that can be found across...
Is your fire escape plan up to scratch?
Your fire escape plan becomes a liferaft when faced with a real life fire emergency. Did you know that most harmful fires are usually preventable, at least to some extent? A fire escape plan is there to help you minimise this danger and reduce...
How to make the most of emergency procedures in the workplace
Emergency Procedures are non-negotiable for all workplaces and businesses. An emergency plan is a set of written instructions that tells workers and visitors exactly what to do when faced with an emergency. Safe Work Australia says any business...
A guide to the new fire safety standards for short-term rental accommodation
Dwellings classed as short term rental accommodation have been hit with new fire safety legislation. Here’s what you need to know. The NSW Government has recently introduced several new regulations for buildings classed as Short-Term Rental...
What is AS 3745:2010 all about?
Australian Standard 3745-2010 is a crucial Australian safety standard and it’s critical that you comply.AS 3745-2010 has been created to help workplaces plan for emergencies, reduce their risk and improve safety should a critical event occur....
How can fire drill procedures improve your building’s safety?
Fire drills help reinforce all the important information people need to know when faced with an emergency fire. Practice makes perfect, as the old adage goes. In the event of a real fire danger, organisations that have undergone fire drills are...
What is a RACE fire plan?
RACE is a simple 4-step fire plan that everyone in your team can remember. Fires create panic and confusion. While your workplace or healthcare team may already be trained in your organisation’s fire plan, parts of it can often be lost in the...