Written by
Helen Hall
Published on
January 22, 2025
In 2008, the Queensland Government introduced the Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008, a significant reform designed to enhance building safety across the state. Recognising the challenges faced by building owners and occupiers in meeting these new requirements, PlanSafe was developed. Here are some of the key areas where PlanSafe helps building owners and occupiers maintain compliance:
This February, NSW will roll out its next set of Fire Safety reforms, aligning with other states. Having had the experience of responding to Queensland's reforms, PlanSafe can assist, particularly with creating Fire Evacuation Plans and providing online training education.
PlanSafe is designed to meet these requirements with efficiency. Over the years, Locatrix has continuously improved PlanSafe, offering building managers a clear view of training records. Each training module is role and site-specific, allowing learners to complete them online, anytime and anywhere. This eliminates the hassle and expense of organising face-to-face training and ensures learners receive only the necessary training. PlanSafe also provides the customer with the ability to include their own customised training, unique to their own operational processes. This efficiency helps learners understand exactly what is expected of them.
Our customers span various industries, each using PlanSafe in unique ways:
OzCare: An aged care provider and PlanSafe champion for over 10 years. They benefit from monitoring learner outcomes via the dashboard and regularly access PlanStudio updated floor plans across 50 sites, aiding future and operational planning. PlanSafe also supports their volunteer program by keeping visitors safe with First and General training and ensuring their 4,000 staff are up-to-date on safety measures.
Gold Coast Airport: Values PlanSafe's flexibility, allowing quick responses to operational changes. Evacuation and site plans are easily updated through PlanStudio, with training content in PlanSafe reflecting these changes. This ensures staff are efficiently informed of updated procedures. With over 400 staff and numerous contractors, PlanSafe is ideal for a site that never stops.
Councils: PlanSafe has a strong customer base among councils. The City of Moreton Bay in Queensland has delivered over 10,000 inductions in the past year. In the USA, Orange County, California, appreciates the product's customisation, creating unique training modules for its 150 staff.
PlanStudio is Locatrix's input tool. PlanStudio is an application created to automate the drafting of floor plans and creation of Evacuation Signs. A once time consuming and arduous task, PlanStudio has been embraced by the Fire Industry as an application of choice, increasing efficiency by more than 700% and enabling a digital and dynamic system which is being recognised widely for other mapping purposes such as wayfinding and asset management - see this article to learn more....
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So if your organisation is big or small, it doesn't matter. What matters is keeping people safe - which is a responsibility we take seriously.
With over 400 active PlanSafe portals and nearly half a million learners, its clear that online learning plays a critical role. PlanSafe's customisable platform enhances this by providing site and role-specific training.
If you need to protect people in your building, PlanSafe is a proven system trusted by some of Australia's biggest and most recognised brands. Affordable and efficient, it’s worth your consideration.