Defence Hazardous Area Safety Solutions

Safehouse solutions for Defence and critical infrastructure

Safehouse delivers specialist hazardous area safety solutions for Defence facilities, supporting safe operations across fuel systems, aviation infrastructure, naval assets, and explosive environments.

Defence sites commonly operate in potentially explosive atmospheres, where even minor ignition sources can result in catastrophic consequences. Our solutions are designed to identify, control, and eliminate ignition risks, protecting personnel, assets, and operational capability.

Hazardous area risks in Defence environments

Defence infrastructure presents unique and high-risk conditions, including:

• Fuel farms and bulk fuel storage
• Aviation refuelling systems
• Naval vessels and marine assets
• Explosive ordnance storage and handling
• Chemical processing and storage areas
• Maintenance workshops operating in classified zones

In these environments, unmanaged ignition risks can lead to major incidents, asset damage, and operational disruption.

Prevent major incidents & maintain compliance

Electrical equipment used in hazardous areas must meet strict regulatory requirements.

In Australia, this includes:

• Correct equipment selection for hazardous zones
• IECEx certification
• Installation and maintenance in accordance with AS/NZS (IEC) 60079-14

Safehouse supplies a comprehensive range of IECEx-certified portable electrical equipment (EEHA) designed for use in explosive atmospheres.

Our solutions help you:

• Eliminate ignition sources at the point of use
• Maintain compliance with hazardous area standards
• Reduce reliance on administrative controls
• Protect critical Defence infrastructure

Safe hot work in hazardous Defence environments

Hot work (welding, grinding, cutting) is often required near high-risk areas such as:

• Fuel storage and refuelling infrastructure
• Explosive ordnance facilities
• Chemical storage zones

Without engineered controls, these activities significantly increase ignition risk.

Pressurised Habitat Systems

Safehouse pressurised habitat systems create a sealed, positive-pressure environment that:

• Prevents ingress of flammable gases
• Isolates ignition sources
• Enables safe execution of hot work

This allows you to:

• Perform maintenance safely in hazardous areas
• Reduce disruption to operations
• Protect personnel and high-value assets
• Improve project efficiency

Dynamic Air Shelter (DAS)

Mobile protection near the work zone

For Defence operations requiring rapid deployment and workforce protection, the Dynamic Air Shelter (DAS) provides a flexible alternative to fixed facilities.

DAS is a blast-resistant, climate-controlled structure that can be positioned close to hazardous work zones, delivering:

• Protected, controlled environments near operational areas
• Reduced travel time to and from safe zones
• Improved workforce efficiency and supervision
• Enhanced safety during maintenance and shutdown activities

Originally developed for military applications, DAS is ideally suited to Defence environments where mobility, safety, and operational control are critical.

Supporting operational readiness

Defence operations demand continuous readiness and reliability.

Safehouse works alongside Defence contractors, engineers, and facility managers to deliver solutions that support:

• Infrastructure upgrades
• Fuel system maintenance
• Brownfield modifications
• Critical asset repairs

Our solutions, including pressurised habitats, DAS, and Ex-certified equipment, are designed to maintain safety, compliance, and operational continuity.

Benefits for Defence operations

• Reduce ignition risk in hazardous areas
• Maintain compliance with IECEx and AS/NZS standards
• Enable safe hot work without compromising safety
• Protect personnel, assets, and infrastructure
• Support operational readiness and mission capability

Compliance with industry standards

Safehouse solutions are designed to align with:

• IECEx certification requirements
• AS/NZS (IEC) 60079 series
• Site-specific Defence and HSE standards

The Safehouse advantage

• Proven experience in high-risk hazardous environments
• Strong focus on engineered safety solutions
• Ability to support live operations and critical infrastructure
• Integrated ecosystem of Ex-certified equipment, habitats, and DAS

Control fire & explosion risk with confidence

If you are managing maintenance or upgrade works in hazardous areas within Defence infrastructure, Safehouse can help you reduce risk and maintain compliance.

Contact our team to learn how we can support your site with hazardous area safety solutions for Defence.