Communication in an Emergency
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 of the sheer number of occupants in a building, it is imperative that a proper system […]
Emergency Planning – A Key to Bush Fire Survival
We should learn from the bush fire happening now in a Canadian province where 50 Australian firefighters are deployed to battle rapidly spreading bushfires that have forced 39,000 people to evacuate from their properties. The Australian Standard for the Construction of Buildings in Bushfire Prone Areas – AS3959 – 2009 – establishes the requirement for […]
Office hazards checklist: Keeping Your Workplace Safe
Natural disasters and fire incidents are not the only events that could lead to an emergency. Without you noticing, there are potential hazards around your facility that present risks to the health and safety of your tenants. This article gives you tips on creating an office hazards checklist and identifying ways to eliminate these risks. […]
Fire Safety Training: Improving Fire Safety of Markets
Markets have a massive appeal to people from all walks of life. To ensure the safety of hundreds and even thousands of patrons visiting these markets each day, the need for a well-established and tested fire evacuation plan is an absolute must. Fire safety training is a crucial element in this plan, not only to […]
Fire Training Topics: Train for the Unexpected
In Australia, building owners, managers, and employers are responsible for the safety and protection of employees and occupants while they are inside the facility. Part of their compliance obligations is to provide employees with fire safety training in accordance with Australian Standards and Regulations. These sessions cover fire training topics that prepare occupants for a […]
Workplace Safety Initiatives
Workplace safety initiatives are a must now more than ever. With the Australian economy’s annual loss reaching $60 billion due to work-related injuries and diseases, and a record of 3532 deaths in the workplace since 2013, companies must start investing heavily in upholding employee safety and protection. Invest in workplace safety initiatives Improving workers’ safety […]
Response Options in an Emergency
Every emergency situation requires immediate response and action. The primary objective, always, is to ensure the safety of human lives that may be affected. Protection against damage to property comes next. How does a group of people confined in the workplace determine which is the best course of action to take? Generally speaking, the assigned […]
