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Minimising the risk when fighting fires with foam

Facility owners and managers have become increasingly aware of the dangers and ramifications associated with using the wrong fluorochemicals, which can have...

Opinion - BY FM Media - 1 September 2020

Hairspray and robots: the risks of storing hazardous goods in a high-tech world

Facility management technology is evolving swiftly – and so are risk profiles. One of the best ways to ensure we’re harnessing technology’s benefits while...

Opinion - BY Editor - 12 May 2020

Occupants working from home? That doesn’t mean it’s time to neglect your facility

Fires, vandalism, theft and weather damage are just a few examples of the risks – and understaffed facilities are potentially more vulnerable.

News - BY Editor - 8 April 2020

Another one down – Fire Australia cancelled due to COVID-19 risk

Fire Protection Association Australia has made the decision to cancel its 2020 trade show, previously scheduled for 6-8 May in Sydney.

News - BY FM Media - 13 March 2020

Tunnel fire safety: an issue of education

Global risk management experts are calling for fire education initiatives to be included in driver safety programs so drivers are better prepared for an...

News - BY Editor - 5 March 2020

In Australia, fire threatens the urban landscape too

It is time for new technically informed diligence when dealing with fire in Australia – in the bush of course, but also in the urban...

Warren Centre - BY FM Media - 30 January 2020

The 400-year history of the fire sprinkler system

Great Inventions in FM explores the products that have become mainstays in modern facilities. In this edition, FM considers the fire sprinkler system.

fire safety - BY FM Media - 13 December 2019

Is your building fireproof?

FMs are putting too much stock in compliance and leaving themselves exposed to fire disaster. Here's what you can consider to further protect your property.

safety - BY FM Media - 8 November 2019

Victaulic Vortex fire suppression system chosen to fit out WSP’s new Brisbane headquarters

Victaulic, the world's leading manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining systems, has reported a local project success for the new Vortex fire suppression system.

fitout - BY Editor - 30 September 2019