Beating the heat with PPE
11 August, 2016High temperatures are a cause for concern for outdoor workers and increase the risk of heat-related illness such as heat exhaustion, heat stress and heat stroke.
Safeguarding your worksite against electrical fires
04 July, 2016Simply Energy provides guidelines on how to safeguard your worksite against electrical fires.
Things to consider when selecting a fire protection contractor
31 May, 2016 by John Lynch, General Manager Business Support Services, WormaldAs industrial, construction and mining sectors undertake rationalisation programs and centralise procurement, cost and efficiency are weighing more heavily into the purchase of fire protection systems than ever before. While these are important considerations, this should never be at the expense of life safety.
Emergency lighting upgrade for Etihad Stadium
05 August, 2014A range of emergency and exit light fittings has been installed throughout Melbourne's Etihad Stadium.
UC research studies heat in working environments
01 August, 2014 by Claudia DomanUniversity of Canberra PhD candidate Anthony Walker is studying what physical attributes make firefighters work better in extremely hot conditions and how to maximise their recovery once the fire has been put out.
Wormald Connect online fire service portal
16 May, 2014Wormald has launched Wormald Connect, a web-based portal that gives users 24-hour access to fire service calls and inspections data.
One in three business managers unaware of fire safety standards and legislation
17 July, 2013Fire protection specialist Wormald is urging business owners and managers to keep up to date with fire safety standards and regulations and to ensure their buildings are adequately protected against fire.
Keeping on top of fire safety regulations and standards
08 February, 2013 by Garry Kwok, National Technical Services Manager, WormaldFire safety is an important responsibility for anyone managing a business or facility of any size. To ensure the safety of building or site occupants, it is vital that an adequate fire protection solution is in place and that sufficient fire safety training is provided to building occupants. It is also important that any fire protection equipment on site is routinely serviced so that it is kept in proper working order and ready when needed.
Optus to send emergency alerts
24 September, 2012Optus users will now join Telstra and Vodafone users who have been able to receive emergency location-based text message warnings.
Wormald emergency rescue mat
01 June, 2010 byDesigned for qualified emergency operators, Wormald’s emergency rescue mat provides a practical, lightweight solution for carrying casualties during search and rescue operations. The mat has been specifically devised to minimise operator fatigue and reduce the risk of injury.
Safety health and environment software
07 August, 2009 byThe AWS SHE safety compliance and risk management software solution is designed to assist organisations manage their employees by connecting field staff, branch officers, head office and clients, to real-time workplace health and safety information.
NOPSA investigates offshore petroleum fire incident
15 April, 2009An OHS investigation has been instigated on an offshore petroleum facility, following a recent fire on the facility.
