How Do You Know What Fire Equipment Your Business Needs?
Equipping your new workplace with the right fire equipment is vital to ensuring your site is compliant and safe for both employees and visitors alike. Deciding what is needed to meet Australian fire safety standards is a job best done by an expert as it requires an in-depth knowledge of both the types of fire […]
What Causes House Fires in Victoria?
It’s a scary thought that your home and possessions could be turned to ash in a few short minutes, but sadly it happens to hundreds of Victorians every year. The Country Fire Authority have just released their 2017 statistics for preventable house fires, and while the trend thankfully continues downwards, the results highlight a number […]
What Is A Fire Indicator Panel?
You may have seen them around, but might not know that a fire indicator panel is a central management system that is connected to all fire equipment throughout the site or building. A series of sensors, installed throughout your site, direct information to the fire indicator panel, including any dramatic changes in temperature, the detection […]
Sprinkler Systems: How Do They Work?
It’s quite common to walk past the fire equipment at your workplace and never give it a second thought – either because you’ve never had to use it or you haven’t been trained in its use. One of those pieces of fire equipment are sprinkler systems, the system of pipes and outlets across factory and […]
Portable Fire Equipment – Hire vs Buy
If you’re organising an event, festival or corporate function, or even looking after a temporary construction work site, there are a number of important things to consider. From a fire safety perspective, it’s vital to consider how you’ll keep on the right side of Australian safety standards and keep all attendees safe from fire risk. […]
How Do I Use The Fire Extinguisher In My Vehicle?
So you’ve carried out a risk assessment and got your fleet of commercial vehicles all set up with the appropriate fire protection to help keep your staff and their passengers safe while travelling for work. As anyone who’s ever been caught in an emergency situation knows, having the right equipment is only being half prepared…knowing […]
Which Fire Extinguisher Do I Need In My Work Vehicle?
As discussed in our last post, it’s becoming more and more common for commercial vehicles to be supplied to employees, with a third of all road travel in Australia now being undertaken for work-related purposes. Given the very real risk of fire in a work vehicle, carrying an appropriately secured fire extinguisher is a practical […]
Do You Need A Fire Extinguisher In Your Work Vehicle?
Despite the rise of virtual workplaces, it’s now more common than ever for employers to supply a vehicle to employees either as a pool car or for full-time use; a car, truck or motorcycle has become a regular tool of trade for many people. WorkSafe Australia estimates over 50% of all vehicles are purchased initially […]
What Are The Top Fire Risks At Your Workplace & How Do You Minimise Them?
Keeping your workplace fire safe isn’t just about having the right fire extinguishers installed and staff fire training in place. Knowing what your fire risks are and how you can stop them becoming an issue is vital to your workplace health, safety and emergency evacuation plans. We’ve listed the top six workplace fire risks you […]
What Happens When You Call Triple Zero
If you’ve ever had to call the Victorian emergency services you’ll know how confusing and confronting the experience can be. On top of the emergency situation you’re calling about, there is certain information they’ll need from you, as well as actions they might need you to take. From a small playground accident, right through to […]