The festive season is a time for celebration, end of year gatherings, decorations and holiday breaks. It also brings increased fire risks for Australian workplaces. With more electrical load, reduced staffing and higher summer temperatures, December and January are periods
At EvacServices, we specialise in the design, creation and installation of emergency evacuation diagrams that meet all Australian regulatory standards. Whether for a single building, a complex healthcare facility, or an entire precinct, our evacuation diagrams are custom-designed to ensure
By David Gilmore, Director, EvacServices In healthcare, emergencies are not hypothetical they are a certainty. Fire alarms, power failures and internal incidents each bring unique challenges to patient safety. Unlike commercial environments, hospitals and aged care facilities must consider people
Ensuring emergency planning compliance requires teamwork, and everyone in the facility has a role to play in preparing their site for any emergency. While facility managers are ultimately responsible for the safety of their site, tenants and general occupants also
Natural disasters, such as cyclones, can be fore-cast while other emergencies can happen without warning such as earthquakes fires, and floods. An emergency plan is the most effective process to follow to avoid injuries and loss of life in the
Australia is prone to many natural disasters It is best to prepare a plan and procedure and have a training regime in place to keep your business and employees safe by turning your company into a safety-focused organisation How to
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
High-rise fire prevention has been the centre of attention since the Grenfell Tower fire in West London. The incident has put more focus on facility and building managers’ accountability in promoting fire safety and in ensuring that buildings and the
Fire evacuation procedures are critical to the safety of the workplace. When people evacuate from their original locations, it is with the intent of bringing them to a safer, more secure place. This is why it is important to find
