Guides

Standard Update: AS13031:2023

Learn about key elements of the new standard AS13031:2023.

Australian Standards 4024 Series

Check out the 4024 Safety of Machinery standards

Backhoe Stabiliser Legs

Find out why stabiliser legs are important on your backhoe loader.

Chainsaws

Hundreds of Australians are injured while operating a chainsaw each year.

E-Stops

Find out all you need to know about e-stops.

FOPS 1 or 2?

FOPS are Operator Protective Devices designed to protect from items that may fall on a piece of machinery while operating. Learn which one you need.

Gas Forklift Standards

We regularly field questions on what to do if a forklift has AS1425 quoted instead of AS4983.

Hoists

Some hoists do not meet Australian standards. Find out what you should look for when purchasing a hoist.

Hydraulic Hose Safety

Hydraulic system components run at significant pressures and temperatures, posing hazards.

Inspecting Tyre Condition

Tyres are used on a wide variety of vehicles and machinery and their condition is often overlooked.

Lifting Capacity

The lifting of any freely suspended load is a high risk activity. Learn the need for lifting capacity labels on earthmoving machines.

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator V3

Find out about the National Heavy Vehicle Register SVB6 Version 3.

Neutral Start Controls

To reduce the risk of uncontrolled movement at startup, a neutral start control is needed. A Plant Assessor inspection can help.

NSW Quick Hitch Position

SafeWork has released a revised position paper, expanding on and clarifying its position on quick hitches.

Plant & Powerlines

Ensuring safe systems of work for plant around powerlines can be challenging.

Road Rail Vehicles

The Rail Industry Safety Standards Board (RISSB) has released new standards for the assessment of Road Rail Vehicles.

Safety Props on Loaders

Why don’t all loader risk questionnaires in Plant Assessor ask for a mechanical safety prop?

Slewing Tele Handler

Find out all you need to know about the slewing tele handler.

Split Rims

There are many hazards associated split rims. Find out what to be aware of.

Tip Truck Hoisting Systems

We regularly receive questions regarding tip truck hoisting systems. Find answers here.

Vehicle Loading Cranes

An updated edition of AS2550.11 has been released.

Conducting our Risk Assessments

Everything about conducting a risk assessment in Plant Assessor.

Avoiding Risk Assessment Pitfalls

Here we break down plant risk assessments and help you avoid common pitfalls.

Benefits of Safety Management

Safety management is a consideration that should be made by all businesses.

Clearing Sale Safety

Learn how to comply with clearing sale plant safety obligations in this guide.

Excavator Risk Assessments

Find out how to conduct excavator risk assessments in this guide.

Mining

Plant Assessor has developed a special assessment purpose incorporating additional requirements of MDG15.

Obtaining Risk Assessments from Suppliers

Find out some tips and tricks about obtaining risk assessments from suppliers.

Procurement of Safe Plant

Safety is important to consider when purchasing a piece of plant.

Risk Assessment Plan Overview

Plant Assessor can help users understand how to manage safety obligations.

Procuring Safe Plant: Local Gov

How to procure safe plant and equipment - a guide for local government.

Simplify Risk Assessments

Our Machinery Compliance Engine takes all the complexity out of the risk assessment process.

How to Ace FSC Audits

An on-site audit by the Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner can be daunting. Read more.

Entering Fleet into Plant Assessor

What's involved in setting up and managing a risk assessment plan.

Elevated Work Platforms

There are two types of elevated work platforms - scissor lifts and boom lifts.

Eye vs Hook

Information relating to assessing a piece of earthmoving equipment.

Simplifying Safety

The three key elements of a plant safety management system are safe plant, safe operator and safe environment.

Tractor Risk Assessments

Plant Assessor provides a range of products and services to assist with your tractor risk assessment.