Fire safety is important for businesses to protect the safety of employees and customers, as well as your building, office equipment, stock and other assets. Here are some important do’s and don’ts when it comes to fire safety:
This includes inspection of fire exits, hose reels, sprinklers, and alarms. In the case of fire, you need to ensure that all of your equipment is working correctly. It is a requirement of Fire Safety Compliance NSW to have your equipment checked. In New South Wales you will receive certification when this has been completed by a recognised fire safety company. This will be in the form of an Annual Fire Safety Statement NSW.
Employees need to know what to do in the case of fire and other emergencies. OH&S training will also ensure that they are knowledgeable about how to organise the office or business so as to best prevent fire. OH&S training will also include education in regards to other safety procedures to protect the health and safety of employees.
Fire safety compliance is complicated. Hiring an experienced consultant will enable your business to put into practice procedures that are in line with government regulations and will ensure that maximum fire safety and protection is in place for your business.Fire and Safety Compliance Safety Consultants Sydney are licensed to provide this service.
Electrical appliances must be serviced and maintained regularly to ensure that they do not become a fire hazard. Faulty electrical equipment can easily start a fire.
Fire safety equipment is vital for the care and protection of your staff, customers, and assets. Neglecting to install or maintain fire safety equipment due to lack of time and/or funds can be a very costly exercise. Businesses are required by law to have adequate fire safety equipment installed and maintained.
Fire Protection is vital for the safety and well being of anyone who enters your business. Taking note of these do’s and don’ts will ensure that your business is well protected to prevent fire, and that in the case of a fire emergency staff will know what to do and equipment will be working. For further information contact Fire Safety and Compliance Safety Consultants Sydney.
Fire in the workplace can have a catastrophic effect on safety, your business, and its assets. Having preventative procedures in place will minimise the risks of fire in the workplace. Here are 5 tips to reduce risks:
Implementing a fire safety program is important to minimise risks.
The fire safety program must include preparation, prevention, and recognition of fire hazards.It needs to contain a system for maintaining your fire protection equipment such as alarms, fire sprinklers and fire extinguishers regularly. Have your fire safety program available in written form and ensure that all staff are familiar with it.
It is recommended that your business have an OH&S representative, who will be responsible for fire safety and other aspects of workplace health and safety for both staff and customers.
With a firm and detailed procedure in place, and knowledgeable staff, the likelihood of a fire in the workplace is lessened.
Fire Safety and Compliance Fire Safety Consultants Sydney can help you to implement a sound and easy to follow fire safety program.
To meet Fire Safety Compliance NSW Regulations there must always be clear access to fire sprinklers, fire-fighting equipment and emergency exits. In the case of emergency these items will quickly stop a fire in its tracks, and staff can exit the building safely.
Even if space is at a premium, items must be stored in such a way that there is ready access to fire protection equipment. It is paramount to safety and fire prevention.
Many fires are caused by electrical faults. For this reason, all electrical control panels must have easy access. If an electrical fault occurs, or if an electrical fire starts, the control panel must be accessed quickly to cut off electricity to the relevant item.
Machinery that is not regularly or properly maintained can become overheated and ignite. Serviced machinery will operate smoothly, be more efficient and will not be a fire safety hazard to your business.
Arson is a major cause of fire in workplaces. Maintaining building security through a security patrol, security cameras, and/or alarms will make it harder for would-be offenders to set fire to your building.
If you follow the above 5 tips you will greatly reduce the risk of fire in the workplace. For fire risk assessment NSW areas it is recommended to seek the advice of professional fire safety consultants.
Buildings in NSW are required by law to abide by the NSW Planning and Assessment Regulations Act 2000 regarding fire safety. Non-compliance can result in legal consequences and substantial fines.
The following is a summary of important Fire Safety Regulations in NSW.
An annual check of all buildings and fire equipment must be done by a certified fire risk assessments NSW company. When the initial assessment has been completed you will receive an Annual Fire Safety Certificate NSW.
Buildings must be assessed thereafter each year for which when approved an Annual Fire Safety Statement will be given. Businesses must meet fire safety standards to be issued a Fire Safety Certificate or Annual Statement.
Each New South Wales council area provides a different form of certification. For example, an annual fire statement Sydney will differ in appearance from an Annual Fire Statement Byron Bay area. It is an offense not to provide the statement, and substantial penalties apply.
An initial Fire Safety Certificate needs to be obtained for every new or altered essential Fire Safety measure in new or altered buildings.
There is no Council fee applicable for this certificate.
Upon issuing a complying development certificate, development consent construction certificate or a fire safety order for a Class 2 to 9 building the person or firm issuing the certificate is required to issue a Fire Safety Schedule.
A Fire Safety Schedule lists the equipment required to be installed and the standards that the equipment will need to achieve. The schedule can also be issued by an accredited certifier or by the relevant council.
Fire Safety Certificates and Fire Safety Schedules are not mandatory in Sydney and other New South Wales areas if the building was built before 1 July 1988 and has never had a change in classification, addition, or alterations, or a fire safety order issued.
Fire safety is important for the health and safety of occupants, as well as to protect the assets of businesses. All business in Australia have a legal responsibility to provide suitable fire safety procedures and equipment. Sydney and other New South Wales areas must adhere to the following regulations:
All fire safety measures must be inspected by a properly qualified person or persons to ensure that the appropriate fire protection measures are being maintained to the required standard of performance. Any business who is certified in Fire Risk Assessment NSW may complete the inspection, and organise certification with the Sydney council or other NSW Council as applicable.
In New South Wales an initial fire safety certificate must obtained for new buildings, and for any changes or additional fire protection measures made in the building.
An Annual Fire Safety Statement NSW must subsequently be acquired.
Fire Safety Statements must be displayed in a clearly visible and prominent position inside the building at all times. They must be easily seen by Council or New South Wales Fire Brigade officers when the premises are inspected.
From 1 July 1988 onwards a Fire Safety Statement has been issued to all new business premises. This is usually organised by the developer.
All exit doors of business premises are to be kept in good working condition, and should be easily accessed by occupants. Corridors or other paths of exit are to bekept clear of any obstructions at all times.
Failure to comply with the above regulations carries heavy fines. Fire Risk Assessment NSW areas can be performed by a certified fire and safety company.
Fire Safety Certificates and Annual Fire Safety statements NSW are not mandatory if the building was built before 1 July 1988 and has never had a change in classification, addition, or alterations, or a fire safety order issued.
It is, however, recommended that owners of older buildings voluntarily obtain a Fire Certificate and Fire Safety Schedule to minimise the risk of fire to the building and to improve the safety of any occupants of the building.
