Industry leading Machinery Risk Assessments

Frequently asked questions

• What is a machine risk assessment?

  A machine risk assessment is a systematic fleet management process used to identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential hazards associated with machinery and equipment in the workplace. 
  
  During a machinery risk assessment, hazards are identified, their likelihood and severity are assessed using a risk matrix and the hierarchy of control measures is followed to minimise or eliminate risks.

  The goal of the assessment is to ensure that machinery is operated safely, and that appropriate measures are in place to protect workers from harm. The risk assessment process should be conducted regularly to maintain a safe working environment.

• How do Ideagen Plant Assessor risk assessments differ from other risk assessments?

  Ideagen Plant Assessor's risk assessments are the most time efficient and easiest way to determine whether your plant is safe and compliant. With built-in legislation and machinery expertise, our Machinery Compliance Engine (MCE) automates the identification of hazards, applies risk ratings, and recommends required controls to mitigate each hazard and improve your machine’s safety. That’s why Ideagen Plant Assessor is the leading risk assessment software for machinery risk management and compliance.

  All of Ideagen Plant Assessor’s risk assessments are:

  • Easy to complete and understand – they are built for anyone to complete. Simply answer yes, no or not applicable on all risk assessment questions.

  • Thorough – including plenty of questions to ensure all aspects of your plant are assessed.

  • Digital – providing you with a digital library in the cloud to store all your previous risk assessments and other relevant machinery documents.

  • Built upon industry knowledge, legislation, standards and regulations – offering you a unique product that gives you peace of mind that you’re thoroughly checking your machine’s compliance. We know it so you don’t have to.

  • Machine specific – select your exact machine from a database of over 120,000 pieces of plant and equipment so you know all the intricacies of your unique machine have been assessed.

  • Offer corrective actions – a full Risk Management Report of any actions that need to be taken to improve your machine’s safety and compliance is collated for you following the completion of the assessment.

  • Objectively signed off – an objective person may sign off on the risk assessment following its completion.

   

• Do you offer a machinery risk assessment template?

  No, we do not offer a machinery risk assessment template. Our risk assessment software provides pre-built assessment surveys that do not require users to build out their assessments. Users can simply select their machine make and model, and they will have instant access to a comprehensive assessment survey that references all applicable legislation, is specific to their machine and ready to inspect their machine right away.

• What is a risk management report?

  After completing an Ideagen Plant Assessor risk assessment, our sophisticated Machinery Compliance Engine (MCE) instantly identifies the hazards, applies a risk rating that is based on the likelihood that the event will occur, and the potential impact it could have. It then provides recommended corrective actions to help mitigate risk and meet compliance. 

  Each risk management report generated considers all legislative requirements, Australian Standards, Codes of Practice and industry best practices, ensuring confidence in compliance across your entire fleet.

• Can I save time with Ideagen Plant Assessor risk assessments?

  Yes, you can save time with Ideagen Plant Assessor's risk assessments. Our machinery safety software platform not only provides pre-built assessments that are quick and easy to use by selecting your machine's make and model, but we also automate the risk analysis post-assessment through a risk management report.

  Our Machinery Compliance Engine (MCE) identifies the hazards, applies the risk ratings, and recommends control measures needed to mitigate risk. All of this information is provided in an instantly generated risk management report, streamlining the entire process and saving you valuable time.