How is it already March!? 2021 is flying by.
AESG are extremely happy that everyone can now be back in the office
and we are definitely making the most of being able to be together.
Over the last few months we have organised a few events such as our
Teal Tea for Ovarian Cancer, International Women's Day Crafter-noon and
AESG Blood Drive.
As for our field staff, our inspectors have inspected roughly 3,675
sites all across Australia since 1st of Jan 2021.
Overview:
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Annual fire safety statements 2021
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Teal Ribbon Day
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AESG's Building Passport
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Blood Drive
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International Women's Day
Annual fire safety statements 2021
In New South Wales, there were some changes made in regards to the
annual fire safety statements (AFSS).
Firstly, what is an AFSS?
An AFSS is a document that verifies an accredited
practitioner (fire safety) has assessed, inspected and verified the
performance of each fire safety measure that applies to the building.
Itmustbe issued each year and include all the essential
fire safety measures that apply to a building. The statement confirms
that the building is in compliance with the Regulation.
When did it change and why?
As of March 1st 2021, the AFSS template has been
updated to reflect regulatory changes following the commencement of
the Fire Protection Australia (FPAA) accreditation scheme for
accredited practitioners (fire safety).
Only practitioners accredited by the FPAA can perform
the functions of an accredited practitioner (fire safety) where that
function is covered by the FPAA scheme. The plans and specifications
for specific fire safety systems can also be endorsed by certain
registered certifiers.
So, what specifically has changed?
In Section 6, instead of listing a "competent fire
safety practitioner (CFSPs)", you are required to list the details of
each "accredited practitioner (fire safety) (APFS)".
In Section 7, previously AESG could sign this section
and issue the statement. However, as of March 1st, AESG is no longer
authorised to sign this section and this must be signed by the owner
or the agent of the owner.
Teal Ribbon Day
Teal Ribbon Day was held on the 24th of February. Teal Ribbon Day is
a day to support Australian's affected by ovarian cancer, honour
those we have lost and raise awareness of this deadly disease to
change the story for future generations.
Ovarian cancer is the 8th most common cancer in Australia. Each year,
around 1,500 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. In most cases,
the cancer will be diagnosed at an advanced stage, where it is very
difficult to treat.
See the below infographic created by Ovarian Cancer Australia for
further information about symptoms.
AESG hosted a Teal-Tea in order to raise funds and awareness for
Ovarian Cancer.
We enjoyed lots of yummy treats (raspberry and lemon tart, hedgehog
slice and greek meatballs to name a few!) for our morning tea.
We sold teal ribbons, pens and bracelets in order to raise funds, as
well as having a donation box for anyone to donate.
Donations made on the 24th of February were being tripled! Our AESG
team donated a total of $535 to the cause which ends up being over
$1500 thanks to the sponsor of Ovarian Cancer!
AESG's Building Passport
AESG is continuing to implement our "Building Passports"
functionality across a number of key clients in 2021. Implemented
through the use of QR Code technology and powered by our partnership
with bSECURE, the AESG Building Passports allow owners and occupiers
to create a building profile by capturing all of the relevant
building information and history in a single online area.
Linked to AESG's existing Compliance Management Portal that is
provided to all AESG customers, the cloud-based system can allow
service contractors to "sign off" through the use of digital
logbooks, which in turn drives the creation of baseline service data
and the tracking of historical compliance performance.
The service contractors engaged at the site can access the QR code
and complete their logbook data and compliance information via a free
phone app within moments and without any significant service delays.
After each service interaction, AESG clients will have 'real time'
information as the service report is sent to the compliance portal
instantly.
The Building Passport allows for all type of relevant building
documentation to be stored, such as;
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Occupancy Permits
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Maintenance Determinations
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Building Plans
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Sprinkler Plans
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Hydrant block plans
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Fire detection plans
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Emergency evacuation diagrams
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Emergency plans & procedure manuals
If you are interested in hearing more about AESG's Building Passport
and QR code logbooks, please contact our Sales team
(sales@aesg.com.au)
Blood Drive
We're proud to be part of Lifeblood Teams, the group donation program
from Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.
Right now, we're competing in the Building and Trades Blood
Challenge. So far with the amount of blood/plasma that our team has
donated, we have saved 12 lives!
AESG regularly organises blood drives for our staff. We are already
booked in for another trip in April.
Give blood and save lives!
International Women's Day
This year, International Women's Day's theme was
#ChooseToChallenge.
AESG organised a crafter-noon for all the brilliant women that work
with us. We enjoyed making Macrame Rainbow Key Chains - definitely
challenged us!
As a team, we recognise the privilege of our situation and we strive
to give to those in need. As a team, AESG has donated $300 to Happy
Boxes.
Happy Boxes is an organisation that sends toiletries and beauty
products to women in remote communities. Every women deserves access
to essential products and equal opportunities to thrive in life.
