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DMIRS – Implementation of WHS Legislation – Key Changes

On 31 March 2022 the WHS laws were introduced – replacing the old Mines Safety & Inspection Act 1994 and…

Your Ultimate Guide to Corrosion

Table of Content » What is Corrosion? » Meaning & Definition » Corrosion vs Erosion…

Important Update: Work Health and Safety Regulations

Are You Ready for the New WHS Laws? As most of you are aware, the new Australian Work…

Pressure vessel failure injures worker | DMP Incident Alert

Incident Alert, April 2020 | According to The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS), a worker was transferring…

Ultrasonic Testing » Comprehensive Guide

Ultrasonic testing (UT) makes use of sound waves during the inspection of various types of materials. It is also referred…

Magnetic Particle Testing » Comprehensive Guide

Non-destructive testing or NDT is a set of inspection and analytical methods utilising specific tools and equipment to assess the…

Non-Destructive Testing – NDT Ultimate Guide

Table of Content » What is Non-Destructive Testing? » Purpose of NDT » When to…

What is Root Cause Analysis (RCA)?

A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS (RCA) Most processes carry certain risks – and this is certainly true…

Preventive Maintenance (PM) 101

Understanding Preventive Maintenance (PM)   Table of Content » What is Preventive Maintenance? » Meaning & Definition…

MSB No. 175: Integrity of equaliser cables on vehicle hoist

The Department has received numerous reports of failed and damaged equaliser cables on vehicle hoists, including those types with two or four posts.

Understanding “T” Tank Air Oil Separators

Written by Stephen Ansell, General Manager at AME. A Safety Guide Air oil separators are used to remove…

SIR No. 276: Fall from height after failure of retractable type lanyard

Summary of incident In June 2018, a scaffolder fell while crossing a void 5.7 metres above the ground.