TOP FEATURES


Machinery pre starts

 

Machinery Pre Starts
Unlimited, ready-to-go digital pre starts
with our free pre start app
Risk management and corrective actions
 
Risk Management &
Corrective Actions

Know the hazards and how to control
them with our automated risk
management reports
Document management and audit trail
 
Document Management
& Audit Trail

Leave paper-based systems behind and
manage and store crucial compliance
information digitally
Dashboards and reporting
 
Dashboards & Reporting
Get information and insights on the
compliance status across your fleet
and sites

 

     

    Machinery Risk Assessments

     

    Machinery Risk Assessments
    Industry leading and specific to your
    machines. Powered by the Machinery Compliance Engine (MCE)
    Service and maintenance management
     
    Service & Maintenance
    Management

    Keep your machines in top condition
    with a preventative maintenance
    program
    safe_operating-procedures
     
    Safe Operating Procedures
    (SOPs)

    Access easy-to-read, comprehensive
    SOPs specific to your machines
    MySite subcontractor machinery management
     
    MySite
    All the tools to manage machinery
    compliance obligations and uphold
    safety on-site
     
    View All Features
      See how we can help
      transform your business
      See Ideagen Plant Assessor in action

      FREE DEMO

            Case Studies
            Hear from our clients
            Events
            Find us at industry events
            Guides
            Find industry-specific guides
            Learn
            Educational content
            News & Articles
            Industry news and articles
              Safety Legislation
              We keep up with safety legislation
              so you don't have to
              Videos
              Find overviews and informative
              videos here
              Webinars
              View upcoming and on-demand webinars
              Promotions
              See our current promotions
               
                Improve your machinery compliance gaps
                Complete our Machinery Safety System Health Check to receive a free personalised report on how to improve your compliance gaps.

                HEALTH CHECK

                 

                  FAQ
                  All of our frequently asked questions
                  Knowledge Base
                  How to use our software
                  View a Demo
                  Let us walk you through Ideagen Plant Assessor features
                  Release Centre
                  Product updates and release information
                      We are here to help
                      Have a question about the Ideagen Plant Assessor platform? Speak to our friendly support team.

                      CONTACT US

                       

                        2 min read

                        Forklift incident results in fine for car dealership

                        Forklift incident results in fine for car dealership

                        A Victorian car dealership has been fined $40,000 after a worker was critically injured in a forklift accident.

                        Beer Motor Car Traders entered an early guilty plea over the incident. A conviction will not be recorded, however, the company will have to also pay costs of more than $5,500.

                         

                        The incident

                        The company was cleaning out a storage shed back in August, 2019 when a forklift with tyne extensions (slippers) was being used to move a heavy vehicle transmission. A worker was working underneath the suspended transmission, fixing a jammed tyne extension that was preventing the load from being lowered. The worker then became trapped by the load after they used an angle grinder to cut off a safety bracket, suffering skull fractures, brain bleeding as well as nerve damage to the eye and eye socket.

                         

                        The investigation

                        An investigation into the incident by WorkSafe Victoria discovered the tyne extensions were excessively worn and did not have safety pins fitted. The tyne extensions had also been fitted incorrectly, had no signage indicating the maximum load rating and had not been re-rated for use with tyne extensions.

                        It was mentioned in court that the risk of this incident occurring could have been reduced or eliminated. The court heard the incident could have been avoided by only allowing the correct attachments to be used on the forklift and by not allowing workers to operate under forklift loads.

                         

                        How to prevent similar incidents

                        An incident involving the serious injury or fatality of a member of staff is something everyone wants to avoid. There’s a few easy things you can do:

                        • Ensure repairs and maintenance are undertaken by a competent staff member or contractor in accordance with appropriate standards or manufacturer’s instructions.

                        • Complete a comprehensive risk assessment on your forklift periodically. The risk assessment should include consideration of hazards and controls specific to your forklift, including specific issues relevant to this incident:

                          • presence of load plates

                          • fork extension safety information

                          • a check to ensure extensions meet the requirements of AS2359.15 Fork-arm extensions and telescopic fork arms—Technical characteristics and strength requirements

                          • tyne extension labelling (weights, AS2359.15 compliance)

                          • labelling regarding no access under raised load

                        • Create a standard operating procedure (SOP) which includes specific instructions to never access the area under a raised load.

                        • Ensure all operators are familiar with the SOP.

                        • Complete a pre-start checklist to ensure machinery is in suitable condition prior to use.

                        • Modifications to machinery should only be conducted by a competent staff member or contractor and after conducting a risk assessment on the proposed modification, which may require a professional engineering assessment.

                         

                        Reduce machinery non-compliance on your site with Plant Assessor

                        Plant Assessor can help you to improve your machinery compliance. With machine specific pre-start checks & risk assessments, document management and more, Plant Assessor has you covered.  

                        Contact the team today on 1300 728 852 or at info@assessor.com.au to find out more information about how Plant Assessor can help you or to request a demo.

                         

                        Disclaimer: This information is intended to provide general information on the subject matter. This is not intended as legal or expert advice for your specific situation. You should seek professional advice before acting or relying on the content of this information.

                        How much are paper pre starts really costing you?

                        How much are paper pre starts really costing you?

                        Many businesses operating machinery still rely on traditional paper pre start books for daily machinery checks. While these booklets serve their...

                        Read More
                        The beginners guide to Australian standards on machinery

                        The beginners guide to Australian standards on machinery

                        Machinery safety is a critical aspect of workplace safety. One of the most important tools in ensuring machinery is safe to use is compliance with ...

                        Read More
                        Best practices for onboarding safe contractor machinery

                        Best practices for onboarding safe contractor machinery

                        Ensuring subcontractor machinery compliance is essential for maintaining safety and operational efficiency on construction projects. Both principal...

                        Read More