Last year, Fire and Emergency New Zealand ran a campaign where noses were photo-shopped out of images of a sleeping child, older woman and a baby with the words “When you sleep you lose your sense of smell”, communicating how vulnerable people are when they are asleep.
Extension Cord Fire Risk
Onehunga Industrial Fire Highlights
More than 80 staff and 20 trucks attended a “large and severe” fire in Onehunga as flames erupted at Wakefield Metals and Argus Fire Protection, who specialise in fire protection intelligence systems. This example of a fire in a commercial building with industrial materials is a sharp reminder of how quickly buildings can be destroyed by fire, and how crucial it is to evacuate swiftly and safely even when alarms are correctly installed and functioning.
Fire Evacuation Compliance
Fire Protection Compliance
Passive Fire Protection – What is it, and why is it so important?
Is an emergency evacuation test a true measure of safety?
Safety First support Rescue Run – and put their bodies on the line!
Are your Fire Safety Procedures inclusive of your entire team?
New Evacuation Regulations Promote Fire Safety
From 1 July 2018, changes to the Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fire Safety, Evacuation Procedures, and Evacuation Schemes) Regulations 2018 provide a new foundation for fire precaution measures and the safe, prompt and efficient evacuation in the case of an alarm or fire. While New Zealand has a good history of fire safety within commercial and industrial buildings and the loss of life has been minimal, a number of buildings are still affected by fire each year. The new Regulations aim to improve the level of protection building occupants have from the risk of fire.
Safety First – Supporting the Rescue Run since 2016
Safety First health and safety consultants are experts at creating robust, workable health and safety procedures – even for events as unique as the Rescue Run! Our team are working alongside the fantastic New Zealand emergency services which will benefit from this run to ensure all contingencies are covered and Rescue Run participants can enjoy a safe and challenging run.
Mental Health & Wellbeing conference
Emergency Management – It’s not all about earthquakes and bomb threats!
Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017
Fire safety for tenanted buildings – Who is responsible?
Picture your workplace in evacuation mode – what kind of emergency is most likely to prompt it? The reality is that most workplaces are vulnerable to more than one kind of emergency, and your emergency preparedness and staff training need to reflect this fact. What does your risk assessment process cover?
Prepare for the unexpected: Is your team ready to evacuate?
Picture your workplace in evacuation mode – what kind of emergency is most likely to prompt it? The reality is that most workplaces are vulnerable to more than one kind of emergency, and your emergency preparedness and staff training need to reflect this fact. What does your risk assessment process cover?
A full NZ-wide safety solution from one provider
Precinct Properties & Safety First – A Safety Alliance!
When Precinct Property entered the Auckland property market in 2013, they teamed up with Safety First to ensure safer working environments for their tenant businesses. Safety First provide ongoing Management of Fire Evacuation Schemes in Precinct Properties, and offer Emergency Planning and Fire Evacuation training to tenant businesses.
New Health & Safety and First Aid courses
In late September, Safety First HSW and KN Training conducted the first Health and Safety Representatives Course for Baygold in Tauranga (trading as Kiwi Orchards), and last week ran the first Safety First – KN Training First Aid Course for Workday in central Auckland. We look forward to providing these on-site training courses for many more businesses.
Commercial Bay development – Designed with safety in mind
The incredible Commercial Bay project is set to transform the Auckland waterfront yet again in 2019. Safety First is delighted to be working alongside high profile professionals such as Martin Feeney, with the key partners of Precinct Property’s Commercial Bay project– Architects Warren & Mahoney, Fletcher Construction, Holmes Group, and RCP- to provide Fire Evacuation and Occupational Workplace Safety strategy advice.