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The False Economy of "Webinar" Evacuation Exercises

To a Director or Facility Manager, an evacuation exercise is often viewed as a disruptive line item. But when you look at the technical requirements and the legal stakes, this digital convenience is a liability.

18 May 20268 min read

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Leadership

The Cost of a Misplaced Standard: Why Passive Compliance is a Facility Risk

I recently reviewed a childcare center plan prepared by a "national expert." It had zero mention of Regulation 97 or evacuation ratios. Here is why hiring a pro doesn't absolve you of liability.

3 May 20266 min read
Compliance

The AS 1851 Trap: Is Your 'Competent Person' a Liability?

Under AS 1851-2012, Section 14 is a statutory requirement, and the definition of who can "service" it is tighter than most providers want you to know.

27 April 20268 min read
Emergency Planning

Beyond AS3745: Industry-Specific Emergency Planning Requirements

When it comes to emergency planning in Australian workplaces, AS3745 is often cited as the go-to standard. However, compliance with AS3745 alone is often insufficient.

14 April 202610 min read
Emergency Planning

Emergency Planning Committees: Who Should Be Involved?

AS3745 requires an Emergency Planning Committee, but who should actually sit on it? Here's how to build an effective EPC.

13 April 20267 min read
Emergency Planning

Emergency Evacuation Diagrams: AS3745 Requirements

Evacuation diagrams aren't just maps with fire exits marked. Here's what AS3745 actually requires — and what most facilities get wrong.

12 April 20269 min read
Emergency Planning

Training Requirements Under AS3745

AS3745 doesn't just require emergency plans — it requires people trained to execute them. Here's what training you actually need.

11 April 20268 min read
Emergency Planning

AS3745 for Multi-Tenanted Buildings

When multiple tenants share a building, emergency planning gets complicated. Here's how to navigate AS3745 compliance in multi-tenanted facilities.

10 April 20269 min read
Emergency Planning

Annual Emergency Exercises: Best Practices

AS3745 requires annual evacuation drills, but most facilities treat them as box-ticking exercises. Here's how to make drills actually useful.

9 April 202610 min read
Emergency Planning

AI in Emergency Planning: The Tool, Not the Expert

The emergency planning industry is having its AI moment. Everywhere you look, there's a new tool promising to revolutionise how we prepare for disasters.

14 April 202612 min read
Emergency Planning

Emergency Plan Australia: A Guide for Business Compliance

Is your business prepared for the unexpected? Under AS 3745-2010, an Emergency Plan is a legal requirement for Australian workplaces. Here is what you need to know.

21 April 202612 min read

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