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Update to quad bike regulations in Queensland
The Queensland Government has changed regulations relating to the use of quad bikes in workplace...
Legislation
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$1.3m fine for first Victorian company convicted of workplace manslaughter
A Victorian stonemasonry business has become the first company in the state to be convicted under...
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What are machinery codes of practice and why should I follow them?
We all know the safe operation of machinery is paramount in ensuring the wellbeing of workers and...
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IP update - quick hitches
In 2023, we wrote this guide on the release of the standard AS13031:2023 which provides guidance on...
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Code of practice update: machine roll-aways
Safe Work Australia has issued an update to its Managing the risks of plant in the workplace code...
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What is a PCBU?
PCBU is a common acronym used in the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, to outline the duties of a...
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Australian standards for mobile elevating work platforms
Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) are widely used machines designed to facilitate access to...
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Why do machinery risk assessments contain non-mandatory requirements?
Here at Plant Assessor, we’ve had a number of instances where we’ve been questioned about why our...
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Don't think your light vehicle needs a risk assessment?
Here at Plant Assessor, we’ve previously spoken about people in the industry who don’t believe...
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Quick hitch results in excavator bucket fall
A construction worker has been seriously injured after an excavator bucket fell and struck him.
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Does your machinery safety system need a health check?
If you have a single piece of plant or a whole fleet of machinery, you need to implement a...
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Why Australia's insurance & regulation slows safety improvement
Safe Work Australia has released its latest statistics on workplace fatalities and injuries, and as...