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What is a machinery risk assessment and why do I need one?
We all know machinery and its operation can be inherently dangerous.
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What's the difference between a hazard and a risk in machinery safety?
In our industry, we often hear the terms ‘hazard’ and ‘risk’ mentioned in relation to machinery...
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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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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 machinery risk mitigation and why is it important?
We all know how vital machinery is to our day-to-day operations, however, it can be quite...
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Fine issued after man crushed by forklift
A logistics company has been fined $40,000 after a man’s leg was crushed by a forklift.
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Excavator risk assessments: how Plant Assessor's are a step above
There are many ways you can conduct a risk assessment for an excavator.
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Man charged after alleged unsecured forklift load kills worker
A man has been charged following the death of a worker which allegedly occurred as a result of a...
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Machinery safety: knowing your why can make a difference
First, a little backstory on me and why I am in a position to write this for you today.
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6 tips for maintaining machinery operator safety
Ensuring the safety of machinery operators is critical in any industrial setting to prevent...
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Increase in SafeWork NSW inspections to prevent falls from height
Construction companies have been warned about a new crackdown on non-compliance when it comes to...
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When should the regulator be notified of a machinery incident?
In an ideal world, incidents on site would never transpire. But sadly, this isn’t the case.