Machine safety series
Our 8-part machine safety series with Brent Sutton, from Safety Associates, provides vital information on managing machinery risks and hazards.
Workers being harmed by machinery continues to be a growing trend. These issues are further compounded by worker shortages and the implementation of semi-automated and fully automated plant and equipment.
Build knowledge and understanding about “when and what” guarding and fencing are appropriate. And the importance of isolation and engineering controls for reducing the risks of human error.
Each 30-minute module covers topics like safety standards, hazard identification, and isolation controls.
The 30-minute machinery learning modules are:
- Trends of machinery harm, the life cycle of machinery and responsibilities of duty holders when purchasing, installing, commissioning, operations, and maintenance.
- Applying safety and design standards AS/NZS4024 in managing machinery risk.
- How machine risk is reduced using the AS/NZS4024 standards and the issues of “human error” versus “foreseeable misuse”.
- How to identify and explain the various types of physical machinery hazards.
- Understanding common health-related risks with machinery.
- Common types of machine controls and how to choose the “right guard”.
- WEPR (Worker Engagement Participation and Representation) model for managing machinery risk.
- The strengths and weaknesses of locking out plant and equipment and common safe systems of work.
Watch each of these sessions below.
Machine guarding resources
We also offer additional resources, including checklists and worksheets, to help businesses assess and manage machinery risks. Click below to view:
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