Tag / hostile intruder
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Dreamworld Tragedy – lessons learned
This case study will examine the lessons learned about compliance to Australian Standards and the importance of emergency planning and training from the tragic 2016 Dreamworld incident. An emergency incident occurred at…
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What is an Emergency Control Organisation?
The Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) is a structured organisation that assumes control and authority during an emergency (Standards Australia, 2010, p. 27). The ECO team is the frontline when an emergency arises…
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Developing Responses to Hostile Incidents
Incidents within the “Hostile Intruder” spectrum may occur as a singular event requiring a response by the occupants of a facility. However, as we have seen time and time again, a situation…
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How many wardens does my workplace need?
According to the Australian Standard (AS3745-2010, pp. 27, Clause 5.3), the Emergency Planning Committee will determine the number of Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) members based on: The size of the facility The…
