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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Facility managers play a pivotal role in business operations. As industries experience significant changes and improvements, the responsibilities of facility managers extend far beyond managing people and utilities. They are also strategic partners in ensuring business continuity, disaster recovery, and
Through internet technology, your staff and wardens can now complete online fire safety training in the comforts of your office or their homes. As a building owner, you have the legal responsibility of ensuring that they have completed training on
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
