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Plain-English guides on fire safety, dangerous goods, battery storage and risk, from the RSSM team.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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