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Preliminary Hazard Analysis September 27, 2026 Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA) for Planning Decision

Planning a new industrial or hazardous facility involves more than assessing whether the Site can accommodate the proposed operations.

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Lithium-Ion Battery Storage Regulations in Australia: State-by-State Guide August 19, 2026 Lithium-Ion Battery Storage Regulations in Australia: State-by-State Guide

Lithium-ion batteries are now stored throughout Australian supply chains, including warehouses, distribution centres, retail outlets, service facilities and recycling operations, and businesses are handling larger quantities than…

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NFPA 855 (2026 Edition): Key Changes for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Projects July 9, 2026 NFPA 855 (2026 Edition): Key Changes for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Projects

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) continue to grow rapidly across utility, commercial, industrial, and critical infrastructure sectors.

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Fire Safety Study vs Fire Risk Assessment for waste facilities June 8, 2026 Fire Safety Study vs Fire Risk Assessment for Waste Recycling Facilities

Waste recycling facilities are facing increasing regulatory and emergency service scrutiny due to the growing frequency and complexity of fire incidents across the sector.

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Management Plans Required for Hazardous Developments in Australian Jurisdiction May 18, 2026 Management Plans Required for Hazardous Developments in Australian Jurisdiction

Large-scale developments involving Dangerous Goods (DG), hazardous materials, battery energy storage facility (BESS), waste recycling facilities and potentially offensive industries are subject to increasing scrutiny from…

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A concept Integrated renewable and digital infrastructure precincts March 5, 2026 Integrated BESS, Wind, Solar and Data Center Project

Across Australia, large-scale renewable and digital infrastructure developments are increasingly being delivered as integrated precincts rather than standalone assets.

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February 12, 2026 Fire Protection for a Lithium-Ion Battery Warehouse

Fire protection design for a Lithium-Ion battery warehouse requires enhanced sprinkler systems, hydrant capacity, thermal runaway detection, and performance-based fire risk assessment (FRA), Special Hazard Report (A2G2 of NCC) or…

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EIB container - EIC at site entrance November 20, 2025 Emergency Information Book (EIB) and Emergency Services Information Package (ESIP)

When a fire truck pulls up to your site, firefighters have minutes — sometimes seconds — to assess the risks, locate hazards, and respond safely.

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FRV GL55: Fire Safety Guideline for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) October 1, 2025 Understanding Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) Fire Safety Guideline GL-55 for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

FRV fire safety guideline “GL-55: Battery Energy Storage Facility” – What You Need to Know About BESS Fire Safety and Compliance Requirement in Victoria?

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September 16, 2025 WHS Regulation 2025 NSW: Hidden Rules Australian Businesses Must Know

The new WHS Regulation 2025 (NSW) commenced on 22 August 2025(WorkSafe NSW). It keeps the existing structure but adds clearer duties, stronger enforcement, and new specific requirements (psychosocial risk control, silica…

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