When drawing up the plans for new offices and industrial buildings, the importance of planning for fires cannot be overstated for, as we know, fires can have a devastating financial and emotional impact on businesses of all sizes. Fire can result in lost productivity, major infrastructure damage, staff unemployment and even bankruptcy.

Careful design and planning will ensure compliance with fire regulations and can help prevent serious incidents. Top priorities should include installing efficient fire alarm and fire suppression systems, fire cabinets and hose reels, as well as introducing lay-out maps for fire extinguishers and fire evacuation plans. Signage is particularly important to educate employees on the locations of emergency exits, fire extinguishers and other safety equipment.

Other factors to consider are site security which helps to prevent fire derived from arson activities and potential bush fire risk if your business is located near bush. Make sure the area surrounding your property is clear to reduce the bushfire risk and ensure a bushfire response plan is implemented.

There are a myriad of ways in which fires can start, including by accident and neglect, such as discarded cigarettes and unsafe work practices. Many fires can be prevented by ensuring careful planning from the start with fire safety in mind.

Contact our consultants today for assistance in your fire prevention planning strategy.

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As we all know, fires have the extreme power of raging through buildings in no time, leaving behind a path of devastation. In many cases, this means there is little time to act and this is why using a fire cabinet to store flammable liquids and important documents in your workplace is an effective way to reduce the risks associated with fires and to protect valuables.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) reported 1,360 structural fires in Western Australia in 2012-13. This statistic is alarming and the question remains, is your workplace prepared for a fire?

It’s true that there are many proven ways to reduce the risk of accidental fires and one of these is securing a fire cabinet in the workplace in which to store flammable fuels, solvents and chemicals. This keeps dangerous liquids safe from flames and stored in a known location.

Fire cabinets come in all sorts of configurations, depending on your workplace needs. For protecting important data, a fireproof data storage safe or a fireproof filing cabinet will do the trick. And if you have chemicals on-site, then a fire cabinet for hazardous chemicals, pesticides, combustibles or corrosives will work best.

When buying a fire cabinet there are a few things to take into consideration including the storage capacity of the cabinet, code compliance, what type of door to use (self-latching is optimal for fire protection) and finally, whether to install a padlocked door handle.

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Fire blankets are designed to quell the flames of small fires which may occur in the home, caravan or garage. Consisting of two layers of woven glass fibre fabric, along with an inner layer of fire retardant film, fire blankets can withstand temperatures up to 500 degrees Celsius and are compact and easily stored.

The kitchen is one of the best settings to store fire blankets as this is where oils and fats are exposed to possible ignition. The blanket will effectively cut off the oxygen supply to a fire until other fire extinguishing equipment can be used to ensure it is completely out. Remember to store the fire blanket in a safe place in the kitchen but not too close to a stove.

Another scenario where a fire blanket can be a life-saver is in the dire situation of a person whose clothes have caught alight. Open the fire blanket and hold it in front of you to protect yourself from the flames. Cover the burning clothes as quickly as possible and ensure there are no gaps for oxygen to reach the fire. Then immediately seek medical assistance for the person.

Fire blankets come in a variety of sizes, are packaged in a quick-release PVC container and can be purchased at any fire safety equipment section of our online store click here

It is recommended that you read the instructions before use and because fire blankets are not designed for re-use, make sure they are disposed of after use and then replaced.