Workplace Safety

CFA Publications - Workplace Safety

Workplaces have a variety of potential fire risks depending on their type and location. This section includes information for a wide range of workplace environments.

Most of the publications below are available in a printable PDF format. To obtain a hard copy of any of the following free brochures, e-mail brochures@cfa.vic.gov.au or call 1800 240 667.

Publications displaying a gold dot are also available at your nearest RACV shop

Workplace Safety

Title and Cover		Description	Date Published
	Fire Orders	In case of Fire signage for the workplace Download PDF (523k) Note: Also available in other languages >>	Updated October 2006
	Know Your Total Fire Ban District	Identifies the Fire Ban Districts by municipality Download PDF (257k) or see the Fire Restrictions section	Updated September 2006
	Can I Or Can't I?	Rules for use of fires during the Fire Danger Period, or on days of Total Fire Ban. Download PDF (73k) or Black/White PDF version (41k) Note: Also available in other languages >> See Also: the Fire Restrictions section	Updated August 2006
	Gas Safety Guidelines for Hospitality Industry	A number of organisations have joined forces to develop a 'Take On The Critics' Information Kit to assist the hospitality industry to improve gas safety this winter. See the Business & Industry section of this website	July 2005
	Emergency Management Manual	Product designed to enable business to develop their own emergency plans. Read more about Emergency Planning and this manual.	1999
	Temporary Storage and Fire Protection for Fuels and other Dangerous Goods at Sporting and Exhibition Events	Further information...	1998

Rural Workplace
	Preventing Haystack Fires	Learn what causes haystack fires, how to minimise the risk of haystack fires and protect your assets, and what to do if hay is heating Download PDF (Large File! 782k)	December 2008
	FireReady Kit	CFA has produced the FireReady Kit to help you understand your bushfire risk, prepare your property and develop a Bushfire Survival Plan based on your decision to leave early or to actively defend your property. Visit the FireReady Kit page	October 2009
	On the Land	Agricultural Fire Management Guidelines that provide an overview of fire safety and management on rural properties. Download PDF (Large File! 3.45mb) or visit the On The Land page to view seperate sections and other information.	Updated December 2007
	Property Bushfire Preparation and Vegetation Management	This case study demonstrates that we can prepare our property for bushfire and protect native vegetation. Download PDF (194k)	January 2005
	Guidelines for Operating Private Equipment at Fires	Are you planning to use your own machinery or vehicles in the event of fire? Find out more...	October 2004
	Herbicide Use for Fire Prevention Brochure	This short brochure provides advice to CFA members applying herbicide for fire prevention. It is a summary of the Herbicide Use (Fire Prevention) Guidelines. Read the outline and download the brochure	December 2004
	WMO Applicant's Kit	Proper land use planning can help ensure that future development is more capable of withstanding wildfire. The WMO Applicant's kit applies to areas that your Councils' planning scheme has identified where the likelihood and consequence of wildfire is severe. Download PDF (852k) See the Bushfire Risk Areas section	2002
	Grassland Curing Guide	A guide to estimating the level of grassland curing Visual estimation of grassland curing using this guide is a useful and immediate method for assessing grassland curing. Download PDF (1.98mb - note large file)	2000
	After a Bushfire - Information Sheets	Department of Human Services has provided a range of information resources to assist with community recovery after a bushfire.	Various
See also Business & Industry: Dangerous Goods \| Fire Safe Inspections \| Farms & Property Fire Restrictions: Total Fire Bans \| Can I or Cant I?