In Australia, "egress" refers to the ability of occupants to exit a building safely and without a key during an emergency. Under the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and AS1905.1, all fire-isolated exit doors must allow for single-handed operation to exit. You cannot simply put a padlock on a fire door to stop intruders. At Aus Lock and Safe, we install specialized hardware like panic bars and lever sets that maintain your external security while ensuring your business stays 100% compliant with mandatory exit laws.

Generally, no. Standard deadlocks that require a key to open from the inside are often illegal on main exit paths during business hours. This is a major OHS risk as it can trap staff inside during a fire. We recommend lever-handle classroom locks or fire-rated mortice locks with an "emergency turn" feature. These configurations ensure the door is always "free-to-exit" from the inside, protecting your staff's safety and shielding your business from heavy OHS penalties.

Yes. Full OHS compliance goes beyond just locks. To meet AS1428.1 (Design for Access and Mobility), businesses must provide tactile ground surface indicators and Braille signage to assist vision-impaired staff and visitors. We supply and install a full range of compliant signage and tactile indicators for stairs, ramps, and entryways, ensuring your facility is safe and accessible for everyone.

Modern access control does more than keep people out; it protects the people inside. In an emergency, a high-quality system can be integrated with your fire alarm to automatically release all doors for a safe evacuation. Furthermore, these systems provide "Muster Reports," allowing you to see exactly who is in the building at any given time—a vital tool for fire wardens during an evacuation. This level of oversight is a key component of a modern business's "Duty of Care."

Our OHS Security Audit is a comprehensive review of your physical site. We inspect every entry and exit point to ensure hardware is functional and compliant with Australian Standards (AS1905.1 and AS4145.2). We check for proper door-closer speeds, latching consistency, and the presence of required safety signage. Following the audit, you receive a detailed report outlining any "high-risk" non-compliance areas and a prioritized list of recommendations to make your workplace safe and legally sound.