Acerta Risk Articles

Hot work permit procedure

Performing hot works, such as welding, cutting or grinding in areas containing combustible or flammable materials, without adequate controls being in place, is a major cause of industrial fires.

Commercial Kitchen Fire Safety

Each year, a large number of fires occur in commercial kitchens and other cooking situations. These fires often result in significant loss of property and Interruption to business.

Forklift Battery Charging

During forklift battery charging volatile gases are released. This gas, if allowed to accumulate, can be easily ignited, resulting in a significant property loss.

High-Intensity Discharge Lighting

HID lighting has recently been identified as the cause of a number of significant fire losses both in Australia and overseas.

Combustion of Laundry

Spontaneous combustion of laundry is becoming the cause of fire insurance claims, resulting in significant losses for businesses.

Fire Hydrant Flow Testing

In the event of a fire, responding Fire Brigade Personnel will be heavily reliant on the presence of a dependable supply of water to help them protect your property.

Fire Sprinkler Flow Testing

To ensure the reliability of your Automatic Fire Sprinkler System, an annual water flow test must be conducted.

Thermographic Imaging

Failure of electrical components, wiring, and switches, causes losses totalling millions of dollars annually.

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