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 the role of facility managers as strategic partners in ensuring business continuity and workplace safety. […]
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Workplace Fire Safety Training is Non-Negotiable
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 set an office ablaze and claim lives by the hundreds in minutes. But no matter […]
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 […]
Assembly Area Requirements You Should Know
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 the evacuation, chaos, panic, and more threats can ensue. It could potentially put people back […]
Five Myths about Staff Fire Safety Training
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 up in smoke. Here are some common misconceptions about staff fire safety training: We don’t […]
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 […]
Workplace Risk Assessment and Hazard Control
Are You 100 Percent Compliant?
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 on the type of facility, and your role within the facility. It is important to […]