AS 1851 deferral – what it means for the industry and building owners Recently, Building Commission NSW announced the deferral of mandatory fire safety requirements to comply with AS 1851-2012 in NSW. These changes are now due to come into effect on February...
Thiess takes steps to reduce its environmental impact with upgraded firefighting equipment As businesses nationwide take steps to make their operations more sustainable and environmentally friendly from top to bottom, Thiess has made an immediate change for the better...
Fire up your safety preparedness with new Wormald Virtual Reality (VR) fire extinguisher training Keeping your team safe onsite is critical in all organisational environments but when it comes to fire safety, ensuring your people know how to respond appropriately is...
What Australia’s changing fire safety standards mean for businesses Industry professionals in Australia are most likely aware of the importance of workplace health and safety. There were over 130,000 serious claims and more than 169 fatalities reported in 2021,...
Embracing equity: celebrating women in the fire industry As we celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, we acknowledge the progress that women have made in various industries around the world. The theme for 2023 is #EmbraceEquity, which calls attention to the...
Fire equipment defect testing – advice for business owners Every second counts when a fire breaks out, so having reliable fire protection equipment is essential to protect people and property. Keeping fire systems and equipment regularly maintained will...
