Communication in an Emergency
No matter how well-documented an emergency plan is, it will be rendered futile unless it is properly disseminated to all parties involved. Needless to say. Therefore, communication remains to be a very crucial element in successfully implementing emergency plans. Because of the sheer number of occupants in a building, it is imperative that a proper system […]
Required Number of Fire Exits in a Building
Emergency or Fire Exits are designed specifically for the purpose of providing a faster means of getting out of the building in times of emergency, such as a fire or earthquake. They are strategically located in select areas within the building, such as in stairwells, hallways, and other similar places, and feature an outward opening […]
Basic High-Rise Fire Safety
Though tall buildings are required to have high-rise fire safety rated areas this doesn’t mean that your occupants will be safe in an emergency. A fire in a building is probably one of the more serious emergencies anyone could ever be involved in. Because of the structural design, it becomes tough for the occupants to […]
Putting the Choice Back Into the Hands of Consumers
For nearly 30 years, fire and evacuation training companies have heralded their claim to provide 100% compliance with an Australian Standard, and more recently a legislative requirement. Their way was the only way. We know, given that it is constantly drilled into us, that mitigating the risk from emergencies is critical to business success. In […]
Are You 100 Percent Compliant?
Becoming 100 percent compliant to the Australian Standard 3745-2010 may be a bit of a challenge, but it would certainly mean the difference in making sure that your company is prepared for any event or disaster. The specific requirements differ depending on the type of facility, and your role within the facility. It is important to […]
Workplace Risk Assessment and Hazard Control
Emergency situations do not necessarily arise only from natural disasters or fire emergencies. Sometimes, all it takes is a little miscommunication on the floor workspace or a clumsy spill of a hazardous material for an injury or an accident to happen. As such, it is not only emergencies of destructive nature that general occupants must […]
Four Reasons You Need an Office Emergency Plan
Disaster preparedness can never be overemphasised. Being aware of what you need to do when an accident or calamity strikes could spell the difference between life and death. But being aware and knowing what to do in times of crisis is just one side of the coin. If you are managing an office, then you […]
Response Options in an Emergency
Every emergency situation requires immediate response and action. The primary objective, always, is to ensure the safety of human lives that may be affected. Protection against damage to property comes next. How does a group of people confined in the workplace determine which is the best course of action to take? Generally speaking, the assigned […]
