Facilities Management World: A Tragic Wake-up Call

With 79 residents presumed dead and over 70 injured, the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy is one of the most alarming wake-up calls for the facilities management world. It has catapulted high-rise fire safety issues to the fore, particularly the need to review and reform building industry standards. Across the globe, governments and authorities are now […]

To-dos when Preparing for an Emergency

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 to your state. There’s no other way around it. But beyond compliance, people’s safety is […]

Here’s Why Having an Evacuation Procedure is Crucial for You

The rising threats from natural disasters, civil disturbances, and other crises make having an evacuation procedure more important than ever. Because emergencies don’t keep to a schedule and can happen at any given time, every facility must plan for ways to mitigate the damages of an emergency to their infrastructures and people in their care. […]

3 Solid Reasons Why You Should Never Skip on Warden Training

Warden Training plays a pivotal role in the success of your emergency planning efforts. Because people’s safety and survival are in their hands, wardens must be fully equipped to perform their part effectively. There are various approaches you can take to accomplish this, but one thing is sure – training them should be your foremost […]

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