AFAC22 to run in Adelaide, after success of AFAC21 Virtual
18 October, 2021Following the success of AFAC21 Virtual Conference and Exhibition, plans are underway to host AFAC22 in a face-to-face environment in Adelaide.
Granville factory raises fire safety with ISO 9001:2015 certification
13 September, 2021 | Supplied by: Trafalgar GroupTrafalgar Group's Granville facility has earned ISO 9001:2015 for its quality management system, and the design, production and supply of passive fire protection products.
Fire and emergency management sector to convene virtually at AFAC21
30 August, 2021At AFAC21 (5–8 October), more than 100 conference presenters across seven immersive streams will take a holistic approach to emergency prevention, management and recovery.
Software upgrades fire protection with standards integration
25 August, 2021 | Supplied by: FireMateBrisbane-based fire protection maintenance software provider FireMate has partnered with Standards Australia to deliver an integrated fire safety solution.
NSW appoints company to oversee flammable cladding blitz
20 August, 2021A major commercial building company has been chosen to lead Project Remediate, NSW's cladding remediation program.
Trafalgar COREX fire-rated board
16 June, 2021 | Supplied by: Trafalgar GroupCOREX is a lightweight fire-rated board designed for steel protection in the event of a fire.
Effective evacuation planning: tips for construction
27 May, 2021 by Leigh Harris, Director, Safety Graphics | Supplied by: Safety GraphicsHere are some tips for effective evacuation planning in construction, covering topics such as compliance, training, evaluation and the importance of up-to-date signage.
Jumping castle business fined after truck explosion
26 March, 2021A Gold Coast jumping castle hire business has been fined $50,000 for exposing two workers, who were burned in a fire, to the risk of serious injury.
Equipment supplier charged after tank container fire
08 March, 2021An industrial equipment supplier has been charged with breaching the Occupational Health and Safety Act, after a serious workplace incident in Derrimut.
Vic volunteer firefighters to undergo virtual training
29 January, 2021Victorian volunteer firefighters will receive virtual reality training to help them grow accustomed to a range of emergency firefighting scenarios.
Queensland urges producers to prepare for seasonal natural disasters
09 December, 2020As Queensland braces for above-average predicted tropical cyclones this season, the state government has prepared a range of guides and resources to help primary producers stay safe.
Research reveals health effects of Hazelwood mine fire
30 October, 2020Research into the health effects of the 2014 Hazelwood mine fire has revealed an increased risk of death in smoke-impacted areas during and after the fire.
NSW pushes for seasonal safety ahead of summer
29 October, 2020As bushfire season approaches, the NSW Government is urging businesses to prepare a SeasonalSAFE Plan for the hazards caused by hot weather.
'Preventable' workplace death prompts $800K fine
21 September, 2020A liquid waste treatment facility in Yatala, Queensland, has been fined $800,000 after an incident in which a worker was burnt to death.
NSW bushfire inquiry calls for more hazard reduction
11 September, 2020The NSW Government has released an independent Bushfire Inquiry Report, which accepted all 76 recommendations made after the 2019–20 bushfire season.
