Essential Services

Essential Services refer to services or facilities that are necessary for the safety and security of the general public or a segment of the general public.

Essential Services undertaken by MFM are 100% in line with Australian standards, these services are completed for every managed facility with MFM.

MFM complete both essential and non-essential services and can arrange quotes for remedial works once testing has been completed and then co-ordinate repairs.

Packages can also be tailored and services customized to suit specific requirements.

The list of both essential & non-essential services include:

Essential Services
  • Occupancy Permit
  • Annual Essential Services audit
  • Central Logbook
  • Air conditioning systems
  • Emergency lifts
  • Emergency lighting
  • Emergency power supply
  • Emergency warning & intercommunications systems
  • Exit doors & signs
  • Fire Brigade connections
  • Fire control centres
  • Fire curtains
  • Fire dampers
  • Fire detection & alarm system
  • Fire doors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Fire hose reels
  • Fire hydrants
  • Fire indices for materials
  • Fire isolated lift shafts, passageways, ramps & stairs
  • Fire mains
  • Fire protective coverings
  • Fire rated access panels
  • Fire rated control joints
  • Fire resisting shafts & structures
  • Fire shutters
  • Fire windows
  • Lightweight construction
  • Mechanical ventilation systems
  • Paths of travel to exit
  • Penetrations of fire rated structures
  • Smoke alarms
  • Smoke control measures
  • Smoke doors & vents
  • Sprinkler systems
  • Stairwell pressure systems
  • Static water storage
  • Vehicular access for large isolated buildings
  • Warning systems associated with lifts
Electrical
  • Power factor correction
  • Switchboards – Thermographic Survey
  • Peak loading
  • Main circuit breaker
  • Test & tagging
Emergency Procedures
  • Fire evacuation procedures
  • Fire evacuation training
  • Fire warden training
  • Fire warden identification
  • Contractor training
  • Site contingency plan

Non-Essential Services

Work Permit Systems
  • Permit system
  • Permit system usage
  • Authorisation to issue permits
Registrations
  • Cooling Tower registration
  • Lift registration
  • Other plant registration
Lifting Equipment
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Routine servicing
  • Documentation & records
Fall Prevention
  • Roof anchors/building maintenance unit/static line
  • Documentation & records
Pressure Vessels/Lifts
  • Registration
  • Inspection program
Cooling Towers
  • Risk management plan
  • Water treatment maintenance contract
  • System design
Asbestos
  • Risk assessment
Emission Testing
  • Workplace compliance
  • Radiation testing
  • Radiation hazard register
Security
  • Occupant & asset security
  • Security contract – static guarding
  • Security contract – mobile patrol
  • Electronic security
Procurement Integrity
  • Delegated authority
  • Client instructions
  • Conditions of contract – major works & usage
  • Market testing
Supplier Management
  • Performance targets
  • Performance measurement
  • Performance reviews
  • Performance standards
  • Insurances
User Comfort
  • Temperature Control
  • Light levels
  • Airbourne contaminates
  • Noise
  • Site cleanliness
  • Floor insulation
  • Workspace design
  • Building design
  • Employee facilities
  • Non-smoking compliance
  • Employee protection
Utilities
  • Utility supply contracts
  • Supply monitoring
  • Supply information
  • Water & waste provider – compliance
  • Water usage compliance
  • Contingency plans
Hazardous Substances
  • Dangerous goods – identification & risk assessment
  • Contingency planning
  • Licensing
  • Storage
Training
  • Induction material
  • Induction records – Suppliers
  • Staff training
  • Contractor safety
Hazard Identification & Assessment
  • Hazard register
  • Risk assessments
  • Plant safety
  • Workplace safety
  • Manual handling