Workplace Flood Safety and Emergency Plan
Ex-cyclone Debbie caused floods that resulted in large-scale losses to businesses in Queensland. Does your emergency plan include actions for Flood Safety? Floods are the worst post effect of a cyclone. The downturn of the coal exports business after Cyclone Yasi is a terrifying example of the devastation floods can bring. In fact, it took […]
Emergency Committees: Ensuring Effective Communication in a Disaster
Timely dissemination of information can save lives and properties during a calamity. An emergency plan will be futile if it is not properly communicated to relevant parties. Hence, you need to have emergency committees in place to guarantee smooth flow of information and instructions. During calamities, members of the Emergency Committees play significant roles in ensuring […]
Surviving a Cyclone When the Threat is far from Over
Cyclone turned tropical storm Debbie continues to wreak havoc across the region and left affected areas with millions of dollars’ worth of damages to properties. The storm is slowing down, but the threat is far from over. Complacency is not an option. You should still be on your feet and ready to face the worst impact […]
Tips to Prepare for a Cyclone
Latest news warns Queenslanders of the brunt of monster cyclone Debbie. Are you well-prepared for when Debbie makes landfall? Preparation is always key when it comes to mitigating the dangers of natural disasters. We at EvacServices want to help you shield your properties and tenants from the devastating impact of this cyclone through disaster preparedness […]
Healthcare Facility Evacuation Plan Requirements
As a facility manager, you are tasked to provide patients with excellent delivery of healthcare, in addition to your excellent facilities and competent workforce. The reason your patients choose you as their provider is not only because you give them cure for their health conditions, but they also believe that your facility is the safest […]
Emergency Planning: Consequences of Non-compliance
Emergency non-compliance will lead to crippling consequences and will hold the corporation, directors, and managers liable. So, what are your compliance obligations? And what will happen in the event of non-compliance? Emergency planning is a requirement for all facilities across businesses and industries in Australia as stipulated in Australian Standard 3745-2010. However, there are still […]
Fire Warden Training: 7 Frequently Asked Questions
Fire warden training plays a pivotal role in keeping your occupants safe during an emergency. Your fire warden’s involvement encompasses the most crucial aspects of emergency management, such as fire drills and evacuation practice, accounting for people during an evacuation, monitoring fire risk control measures, and implementation of the emergency procedures in your building, just […]
Australian Standards: Why You Must Comply
The Australian government takes the safety of workers very seriously, which is why there is a legislation mandating emergency preparedness across all sectors of society. For example, there are Fire Safety requirements, covered by various pieces of legislation, Regulation, Australian Standards, reference guides and codes applicable to various jurisdiction across Australia. When it comes to […]
The Key Duties of an Effective Fire Warden
A Fire Warden upholds safety and takes the lead in preventing the disastrous effects of fire on individuals and businesses. Promoting fire safety is crucial, and without ample preparation, many businesses would struggle to recover from mitigate the damages of a devastating fire. This is the reason why wardens are appointed to fully understand the […]
Emergency Procedure: Everything You Should Know
Prevention, as they say, is always better than the cure. This is just as applicable as having an emergency procedure, unpredictable as emergencies usually are. Although it is never actually possible to determine when a natural calamity or human-made disaster will occur, it is still worth taking on safety measures to mitigate the potential damage […]
