Why You NEED Regular Fire Extinguisher Training in Your Workplace!
Fires can devastate buildings and workplaces in next to no time, so having a well-prepared fire plan can be the difference between employees getting out safely or not. As part of a fire plan in your workplace, you need to have more than just a fire extinguisher on site – you need to have staff …
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6 Ways Retail Stores Can Help Manage Fire Safety in Australia
How Retail Stores Can Help Manage Fire Safety in Australia In the busy retail sector, it could be easy to overlook the importance of fire safety – especially with so many other pressing things to deal with day to day. However, as any good manager or business owner knows, failing to prepare is preparing to …
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New Fire Safety Reforms in NSW From April 2020
In New South Wales, regulations within the building and construction industry are currently being amended to restore public faith in the safety of buildings such as strata buildings. The NSW government has designed this legislation in consultation with building practitioners after a series of highly-publicised building issues and defects both in Australia and abroad …
Have You Reviewed Your Emergency Evacuation Plan Recently?
When was the last time you dusted off your emergency evacuation plan to check the details were up to date? If your response is “what emergency evacuation plan?” then stop what you’re doing and call a meeting with your Emergency Planning Committee and East Coast Fire & Safety. Otherwise, dust off your emergency evacuation plan …
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4 Benefits Of Routine Maintenance Of Your Fire Protection Systems
Just like the machinery and equipment you use every day at work, fire protection systems require regular maintenance to ensure they are functioning properly. The difference between a properly maintained fire protection system and one that’s been ignored for too long could be the difference between safety and disaster in an emergency. Of course, there …
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7 Steps To Improve Fire Safety In The Workplace
Fire safety in the workplace is always important and the need to be vigilant with training and equipment is required. Almost all workplace fires are preventable and occur due to negligence or unsafe infrastructure. Having outdated fire safety equipment or lacklustre emergency evacuation diagrams and training is a recipe for disaster that could have been …
When Was The Last Time Your Fire Protection Equipment Was Checked And Maintained?
Having a fire extinguisher, smoke detector and other fire protection solutions in your home or business is an integral part of any good fire safety plan. But what you may not know is that the equipment needs to be maintained, much like your car needs a regular service to keep it working. In some cases, …
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How To Improve Fire Safety In Your Strata Building
Fires can be devastating, taking hold of properties, belongings and in some cases, lives within a matter of an instant. Those critical moments before and during a fire can make all the difference, with fire safety being the most important factor in saving lives and preventing fires from occurring in the first place. In a …
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Do You Have Any Questions About Annual Fire Safety Statements and The New Regulations?
It is no secret that fires are indiscriminate; they can be devastating to people of all walks of life, impacting the livelihoods of all those who are in its destructive and sometimes deadly path. In order to prevent fire hazards from occurring in densely populated buildings, such as strata buildings, the New South Wales government …
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Is my Fire Contractor Suitably Qualified in NSW?
On 1st October 2017, a new Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation came into effect in NSW. This means that Annual Fire Safety Statement assessments must be carried out by a “Competent Fire Safety Practitioner”. This has provided property managers, maintenance engineers and owner greater clarity on how to identify a person or business who is competent …
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Shining an (EXIT) Light on Australian Standards
Standards are tools to disseminate information. They provide reassurance that the goods and services they concern are reliable, safe, and will perform the required service. Many existing Standards have developed in response to user, industry and consumer needs for up-to-date requirements and recommendations. As a result, they protect Australian tradesmen, their customers, and the end …
Residential Smoke Alarms Explained
Residential Home Fires The majority of all fire-related deaths occurring in Australia are the result of a residential home fire, with the majority of deceased resting or sleeping at the time of the incident. Without working smoke alarms, residents are four times more likely to die as a result of a residential home fire than …
The Importance of Maintaining Fire Fighting Equipment for Business Owners
A fire is a scary reality, which becomes even scarier when you don’t have an adequate workplace emergency plan or your equipment is not ready for action when the time comes. The ongoing maintenance of your fire response equipment is a crucial component for the safety of you, your employees and your customers. Why Is …
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The Importance of Eye Catching Evacuation Diagrams
What really makes an Evacuation Diagram is the same details that make movie posters and billboards effective. It all comes down to the details like colour, fonts, size, symbols and much, much more. We don’t know about you, but we consider a great plan to be art. Colour Colour is an incredibly powerful tool in …
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3 Essential Fire Protection Solutions For Your Business
Is your business or workplace adequately safeguarded against fire? If you’re not sure yet, chances are it’s not. Don’t lose everything if a fire breaks out at your office—here are three essential safety measures you need to have in case of fire. 1. Emergency Lighting Systems Emergency and Exit lighting systems are an integral part …
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Sausage Sizzle Safety: Fire Protection Solutions
With the hot weather and long nights now here it is officially BBQ season. However, before firing up the barbie, it is important to make sure that you are not putting your or anybody else’s health and safety at risk. Emergency services respond to an average of one barbecue related incident per day during summer …
Flamestop Fire Indicator Panels and Detection Systems
Wollongong-based East Coast Fire and Safety has recently released a brand-new lineup of Fire Indicator Panels. The new series is compatible with new sites, deployable during or right after the construction timeline. However, it can also be used in older buildings where maintenance and repair costs are ramping up, making it more cost-effective to replace …
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Why Strata Managers need to Submit an Annual Fire Safety Certificate
Annual Fire Safety Certificate for Strata Managers All strata managers are required to submit an initial fire safety certificate & schedule on all new or altered buildings. Each year afterwards, they are required to submit an Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS) according to the local council. The AFSS forms but must be approved by a …
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Why Install a Fire Hydrant System?
Water Supply and Storage In a lot of places, especially in urban areas where many people work and live, fire hazards can be quite common. It is for this reason why it is essential that the fire protection systems have a regular water supply that can be obtained locally and easily. One of the best …
East Coast Fire & Safety is Happy to Welcome Matthew Taylor as the new Services Branch Manager
A New Manager & Fire Protection Consultant for East Coast Fire & Safety East Coast Fire & Safety is proud to announce Matthew Taylor as our new Branch manager. An Illawarra local Matt brings with him a deep knowledge of fire protection and the region, as well as an impressive resume that shows a dedication …
What Fire Protection Equipment Does Your Business Need?
Emergency Lighting Systems The exit and emergency signs are crucial to give people a clear path that will lead them to an exit during an emergency. With clear lighting and signage, you will be able to prevent panic and guide people to the right exit at the right time. Fire Extinguishers These handy items work …
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Fire Safe ANZ Purchases East Coast Fire & Safety
EAST COAST FIRE & SAFETY Fire Safe Australia & New Zealand is pleased to announce the purchase of East Coast Fire & Safety. You will still receive the same great service from East Coast Fire & Safety that you have come to expect, with the business remaining a locally operated South Coast business being run …