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Fire safety for your protection
At Form1, we take your protection seriously. As your fire safety experts, we ensure your fire systems are fully compliant and operational, in line with Government Regulations, Australian Standards and Building Code of Australia requirements.
Our comprehensive fire safety services are designed with the ongoing protection of your business and people in mind. When we take on the care of your fire safety, and systems, we ensure they are fully compliant and operational, in line with Government Regulations, Australian Standards and BCA requirements. At Form1 we will not cut corners or settle for a quick fix.
Our expertise and knowledge, reliability and efficiency is what we are known for. It’s this culture, of saving our clients time, money and stress, when it comes to fire safety, that has enabled us to build strong and trusted relationships across a range of industries.
At Form1 we are passionate about people and serious about fire safety. Our evidence-based reporting of fire safety and fire protection services, includes asset registers, reports and log books. Form1 is committed to upholding all Work Health and Safety Requirements for our business, in order to supply safe work practices on all sites.
Fire Safety Services
At Form1 we enjoy working closely with all our customers and endeavour to reach the best, and most cost-effective solution, specific to our customers’ requirements, whether that relates to fire systems installation, maintenance, repairs or upgrades.
When it comes to fire safety, we have an outstanding record of saving our customers thousands of dollars, and always ensure the system design meets current, as well as future, requirements. Utilising our experience we can help you with the following;
- Automatic fire detection and alarm systems.
- Sound systems and intercom systems for emergency purposes.
- Aspirated (VESDA) detection systems.
- Gaseous fire suppression and special hazard systems.
- Kitchen suppression systems.
- Automatic sprinkler systems.
- Drencher systems.
- Fire pump sets.
- Water storage tanks.
- Fire hydrant systems.
- Fire hose reels.
- Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets.
- Fire safety doors.
- Passive fire and smoke elements.
- Fire and smoke dampers.
- Emergency evacuation lighting.
- Thermographic scanning of switchboards.
- Emergency eyewash and safety showers.
Protection for your fire safety equipment
Fire safety equipment must be tested and maintained frequently to ensure it operates correctly. Here’s why…
- Know your staff and building occupants are safe at all times.
- Government regulations.
- Required annual fire safety statement.
- Reduction in operating costs.
- Peace of mind – know your equipment is in working order when required.
- Increased life span of equipment.
- Health & wellbeing of all your people.
Fire Safety Training
No two workplaces are the same, which is why Form1 takes a flexible approach to fire safety training. Within the framework, outlined in the Australian Standards, Form1 will tailor solutions to the specific needs of your business and team. Should it be required, training sessions can be delivered during evenings, or on weekends. Form1’s training presentations can be designed to suit your site specific needs and incorporate fire response procedures, fire evacuation training, fire officer training, and warden training. Fire safety training sessions can be provided as theoretical, practical, or a combination of both.
Form1 have an enviable record of providing fire safety and awareness training in public and private hospitals and health care facilities. Warden training is recommended annually under AS 3745-2010 for all workplaces. Fire safety awareness is a general session for all staff, and covers their emergency response procedures and use of fire-fighting equipment, and includes first response and general evacuation instructions. The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 requires all staff to be familiar with their workplace and emergency procedures.
Form1’s fire safety education training, incorporating fire officer training, fire warden training, and safety awareness training, meets all aspects of the various legislative requirements, including the following;
- Work, Health and Safety Act 2011
- Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulations 2000
- Australian Standard 4083-2010 – Planning for Emergencies in Health Care Facilities
- Australian Standard 3745-2010 – Planning for Emergencies in Facilities
- State legislation
- Local Health District policy requirements
Form1 provides an optional online learning management system to assist in facilitating the requirements of AS 3745-2010. This enables your team to receive their fire safety instructions at a time that suits your business. The practical sessions incorporating the use of portable fire equipment can then be presented at a later date that is convenient to you, to complete the fire safety training package.
Form1 utilise the latest technologies in fire safety training, enabling practical equipment training sessions to be carried out indoors if required, assisting you by ensuring minimal disruption and maintaining operational efficiency. You will be provided with a copy of the attendance register for your training records and all staff will receive a certificate of attendance.
Form1 can also conduct emergency evacuation exercises, which are recommended annually in accordance with AS3745-2010, and include;
- Code Red – Fire / smoke scenario
- Code Orange – Evacuation scenario
Following the emergency evacuation exercise, Form 1 will provide an immediate debrief, followed up by a comprehensive report, complete with any recommendations.
Form1 trainers are NSW Health Department accredited and registered, Health Care Level 2 Fire Safety Managers and Educators.
View the Staff Fire Safety course outline and Warden Training course outline below.
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