Unrest is spreading across the world as threats of terrorism, natural disasters, fire, violence, and civil disturbance continue to rise. This frightening reality underscores the need for organisations in both the private and public sector to plan on how to
Running a company with no emergency plan is risky business. With the rising threat of natural disasters and fatal fire incidents, companies must prepare to mitigate risks from emergencies to avoid damages and disruption to their operations. This need highlights
Fire emergencies don’t discriminate. It can occur in any type and size of business, without any regard to whether your workplace is a hospital, a construction site, a mall, or an office. A business without a fire evacuation procedure is
In an ideal world, we won’t have to deal with fire emergencies. Businesses will run as usual no matter what, and industries won’t lose millions to fire damages each year. Sadly, we live in a dangerous world, where fire can
Preparing for an emergency is an obligation of every business in Australia. Whether your workplace is an office, a construction site, a hotel, healthcare facility, or a mall, you must adhere to standards and regulations relating to emergency planning requirements unique
The main goal of an evacuation is to facilitate the safe exit of people from the emergency site to bring them to a more secure location referred to as the assembly area. Without this pre-planned destination at the end of
Emergency planning goes beyond enabling the safe evacuation of employees during a calamity. Ideally, it must also outline how to extend assistance to those who may require workplace first aid treatment. Although employees are not expected to become experts at
Fire emergencies pose a rising threat to businesses. Sadly, not all employers are aware of their obligations to provide staff fire safety training. Some put fire safety on the back burner, only to regret it when things start to go
Facility managers, who have emergency planning obligations, are not just ensuring compliance. They need to promote a proactive mindset towards safety. A positive attitude toward safety can save lives and protect people from rising threats from emergencies and natural disasters.
