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

                       

                        3 min read

                        $330K in fines after worker's arm amputation in landmark ruling

                        $330K in fines after worker's arm amputation in landmark ruling

                        A Perth waste recycling company has been ordered to pay $330,000 – along with an additional $234,000 in costs – after an incident that resulted in a labour hire worker’s arm being amputated.

                        The company, Resource Recovery Solutions Pty Ltd, was found guilty of two offences in Perth Magistrates Court in July, including: 

                        • Gross negligence in failing to provide and maintain a safe work environment for a labour hire worker.

                        • Non-compliance with an improvement notice issued by WorkSafe.

                        Resource Recovery Solution was fined $310,000 for the gross negligence offence and $20,000 for the improvement notice offence.

                         

                        The incident 

                        Occurring in January 2016 at the Bayswater recycling plant, the incident involved a worker having his arm amputated at the shoulder when it was caught in the crush point between a conveyor belt and a roller at the automated recycling plant. 

                        It was the worker’s job to manually remove unsuitable items from conveyor belts and clear blockages/jams in various machines. A blockage had been cleared and the belts had been restarted when the worker reached in to remove a rock and was dragged into the crush point.

                        There was no guarding around the crush points of the belt, and there was no lockout tag out procedure followed to isolate the moving parts of the plant when removing blockages.

                         

                        Significance of the ruling

                        The gross negligence verdict has been deemed significant by WorkSafe WA for many reasons including the following: 

                        • It is the first time an entity has been found guilty of gross negligence under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the most serious offence possible under that Act.

                        • The obligation on WorkSafe, as a prosecutor, to prove that a company has been grossly negligent is particularly difficult.

                        • The company had a long history of flouting workplace safety laws. In September 2013, another worker at this plant was killed when an overloaded roof panel collapsed and crushed him.

                        WorkSafe WA Commissioner Darren Kavanagh went on to say: “WorkSafe inspectors visited the workplace and found that numerous conveyor belts were not guarded. They were reassured that the plant was fully automated and workers were not present when the plant was running. 

                        “WorkSafe issued an Improvement Notice requiring guarding to be installed on crush points of the belts, but this was not complied with despite several reminder letters being sent to the employer. The company Director advised that the notice had been complied with, but this worker had his arm literally torn off by an unguarded conveyor belt.

                        “The employer in this case has continued to disregard the safety of workers by allowing them to work with conveyor belts with unguarded crush points even after numerous incidents at that workplace.”

                        The timing of this incident is particularly relevant to the associated fines due to the fact that breaches of workplace safety laws were increased in 2018. Seeing as the incident occurred before this date, the maximum fines available to the Magistrate for the gross negligence offence was $500,000. However, had the indecent occurred after October 2018, the maximum available fine would have increased significantly to $2.7million.

                         

                        The true cost of compliance

                        You may think you don’t have time, budget or resources to implement a robust machinery compliance approach, but in actual fact, can you afford not to? As a business dedicated to reducing injuries involving plant and machinery, we have a wide range of affordable, easy-to-use software solutions designed to save lives and reduce machinery-related risks. 

                         

                        Do your safety management systems pass the test? Find out now. 

                        Since 2004, Plant Assessor has been helping people take control of their safety systems relating to plant and machinery.

                        We have an easy to use self-diagnostic tool, Machinery Safety System Health Check, designed to help people who use plant and machinery understand how solid their safety systems are. 

                        We urge you to take the test and get a better understanding of your system’s health before it’s too late. 

                         

                        Help is on its way

                        At Plant Assessor, we are committed to helping people get machinery safety right. We have a team of dedicated machinery compliance experts that can help you find a tailored solution to meet your exact business needs. If you would like to review your current system diagnosis or any other plant and machinery safety concerns, contact us, and our team will be in touch shortly.

                         

                        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