Safety First are very proud to be nominated in the Westpac Auckland Business Awards for Excellence in Customer Service Delivery.
Resuming Trial Evacuations Under the Covid Protection Framework
Advice for Homeowners About Fire Safety
It’s essential to keep in mind that accidents in the home can happen at any time and that safety should be our priority. Taking into account the different factors that can cause a fire is the only way to guarantee that we live in a safe environment. At the same time, it is crucial to know the procedures to follow if an incident like this occurs.
Alert Level Update
Following the Government’s recent announcement regarding the nationwide alert level changes as at 11:59pm on Tuesday 7 September, we would like to give you an update on Safety First’s plan during this time.
As Safety First’s business activities are not classified as an essential service, all trial evacuations and in-person training scheduled for the Auckland region whilst in alert levels 3 & 4 will be cancelled.
The rest of New Zealand is now in alert level 2, however there are conditions in place that restrict our ability to carry out trial evacuations and in-person training, namely physical distancing and crowd gathering of over 50 persons (in internal environments e.g., offices).
Changes to Regulations on Trial Evacuations & Training Programmes
Creating a Robust Fire Evacuation Plan
Writing a fire evacuation scheme, developing emergency procedure notices and applying for approval from FENZ is something that has to be approached methodically, with attention to detail and consideration for the safety of persons within buildings, as every application process must meet with and go beyond the strict criteria laid down by The Fire & Emergency Act 2017 Act and Fire & Emergency Regulations 2018.
Sleep Can Kill – Smoke unlikely to wake us in a fire
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.
