Healthcare
Fire Safety in Victoria's Hospitals
Public Hospitals in Victoria are responsible for ensuring that laws relating to fire protection, health, and general safety are observed for any premises from which the Hospital operates irrespective of whether the relevant regulatory requirements place the obligation upon the owner or occupier of those premises.
Laundry fires - how to reduce the risk!
Regularly we hear of fires in commercial laundry's, usually in a hospital or nursing home. Commonly the laundry is protected by a Type B heat detector however there are simple steps we can take to reduce or eliminate the causes of fire in these areas.
Just in the last month alone, Google News reported there were 423 hits on laundry related fires....
Healthcare - Colour Code Warning System
A recognised standard within healthcare facilities in Australia is the colour coded emergency response system. This system forms part of healthcare facilities Emergency Procedures Manual (EPM). Each colour helps define the actions and activities required of staff when responding and managing an incident.
"Service is second to none..."
"I have found the service provided by Maintenance Essentials most professional. When a problem is reported on our fire indicator panel, their attention and level of service is second to none. I have been in the hospital industry for over 29 years, and can honestly say this company would be the one I would recommend."
Jeff Whittington
Facilities Officer
Infrastructure Aged Care & Rehabilitation
Melbourne Extended Care and Rehabilitation Service
Testimonial - Melbourne Health
NMW shared services provides support services to 7 Major Hospitals, with a further 28 Aged Care and Mental Health facilities, throughout Melbourne, Northern and the Western suburbs . The complexity and diversity of our systems has meant the Maintenance Essentials has had to be flexible and responsive to our changing needs. Not only in maintaining our systems, but also in advising us on ways to improve and enhance our quality program. All of this is done in a professional and meticulous manner.
-- Ian Douglas, Fire & Environmental Safety Coordinator
