Plant Assessor machinery compliance and risk assessment software
14 July, 2021Plant Assessor is a machinery safety platform that helps users ensure that machinery is safe for use and meets all legal compliance requirements.
Siemens Sicharge electric charging stations for mines
17 June, 2021Siemens Australia and Murray Engineering have developed an electric vehicle charging station that can be used both above and below ground in mines.
Image-generating tech boosts construction site safety
10 June, 2021Monash University researchers have filed a patent for technology that can generate thousands of images of construction machinery to streamline construction safety.
Driving down the risk of falls from vehicles
13 May, 2021SafeWork SA has urged drivers to report damaged equipment to their employers, after data revealed that falls from trucks caused 18 serious injuries in 2020.
Machinery compliance: ensuring your safety system is up to spec
07 May, 2021 by Matt Turner, Managing Director, Plant AssessorSafety legislation in Australia means that machinery compliance is a mandatory requirement, and for good reason.
The link between heavy vehicle maintenance and road safety
01 April, 2021A report has analysed the link between vehicle standards and safety performance, revealing that maintaining vehicles can improve road safety and minimise risk.
Preventative maintenance for the smart mine
01 April, 2021Preventative maintenance is a worthwhile investment and very effective when the costs of lost productivity and human injury are brought into the equation.
Underground truck crash sees goldminer fined $150,000
18 March, 2021Northern Star Resources has been fined $150,000 after two workers were injured in an underground vehicle collision.
Diesel fuel tank explosion claims life of worker
18 February, 2021A 35-year-old man has died in a fuel tank explosion at an engine repair business in Fieldstone.
SWA releases guidance for maintaining elevated work platforms
21 January, 2021Safe Work Australia has published guidance for inspecting and maintaining elevated work platforms, such as scissor lifts or self-propelled boom lifts.
CR Mining GRIPAssist ground engaging tool (GET) safety solution
17 December, 2020The GRIPAssist ground engaging tool (GET) safety solution from CR Mining minimises human contact with GET, improving safety standards for operators.
SafeWork SA calls for compliance for imported plant, machinery
19 November, 2020SafeWork SA has reminded businesses to ensure all plant and machinery imported from overseas complies with Australian Standards.
EXAIR EasySwitch Wet-Dry Vac
01 November, 2020EXAIR's EasySwitch Wet-Dry vacuum uses either a standard or HEPA certified filter when vacuuming dry material.
Stage one of ACCC quad bike safety standards takes effect
14 October, 2020The first stage of mandatory safety standards for all new and imported second-hand quad bikes has come into effect, to improve the safety of the quad bikes.
Snack food maker fined $80,000 for workplace incident
24 September, 2020Yarra Valley Snack Foods has been fined $80,000 after a worker sustained serious injuries to his lung, ribs, lower back, leg and ankle in a workplace incident.
