Fire doors, in the event of a fire, protect you and your employees from smoke and toxic gases while you escape through a safe passageway. You might not often consider that fire doors have a variety of features that allow them to prevent further...
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Fire doors, in the event of a fire, protect you and your employees from smoke and toxic gases while you escape through a safe passageway.
Learn moreHow often should fire extinguishers be inspected?
For most buildings in Australia, a fire extinguisher is the number one tool in place to handle the threat of a small fire. Correct use of a fire extinguisher will quickly and safely extinguish a small fire preventing its spread and major damage...
Learn moreDo all fire doors have to be self-closing?
Fire and smoke doors play a significant role in an emergency yet they are rarely given a second thought. In the case of an emergency they work in conjunction with other passive fire systems that help prevent the spread of smoke and fire and they...
Learn moreEmergency and Exit Lighting – is your building compliant?
Exit and Emergency lighting provides lighting for occupants to exit a building quickly and safely in the event of a power loss. When there is an emergency, panic often occurs so it is essential that emergency and exit signs be
Learn moreCHECKLIST: What to look for when choosing an ESM provider
When it comes to the many fire and safety systems within your building, it is vitally important that your service provider is performing a quality service whilst on site and not cutting corners to save a dollar. The fire protection
Learn moreCanvas hoses, are they a thing of the past?
Lay flat hose removal considerations Under AS1851 canvas hoses must be pressure tested annually. When a hose fails its pressure test you will be required to replace the faulty hose with a new one. With new hoses being costly, it
Learn moreCaution! Alterations to your building may impact your fire services
Alterations to office partitions and other internal building changes can have a significant negative impact on fire safety. Because most building owners, facility managers and tenants don’t have a solid understanding of the fire safety...
Learn moreCOVID-19 Message to our Customers
A Message to our Customers Essential Safety Solutions is still conducting inspections, testing and maintenance of essential safety measures throughout Victoria’s Stage 3 and Stage 4 COVID-19 restrictions. We are committed to ensuring the health...
Learn moreDispelling Common Myths and Misinformation within the Fire Protection Industry
In an industry sector that is governed by a myriad of regulations, acts and standards and one that is serviced by a wide range of operators with differing specialities and skill sets, it is not surprising that we often field
Learn moreWhy ISO certification should be at the top of your list when choosing an essential safety service provider
When choosing a supplier or service provider you may notice that some companies proudly display ISO Certifications and quality symbols. When price is often a deciding factor how much credence should you place on quality certifications and what do...
Learn moreCOVID-19 and Essential Safety Measures
During COVID-19, some building owners and facility managers have been asking questions relating to their Essential Services requirements, where there has been reduced occupancy levels and in some cases, completely vacant buildings. Questions such...
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