Background & Challenges
A major wastewater treatment plant upgrade project needed to verify that all new equipment with moving parts complies with AS/NZS 4024 for Machine Safety Fixed Guarding before commissioning and client handover.
Equinox Automation was engaged to complete a comprehensive machine safety fix guarding safety assessment during construction, ensuring full compliance with AS/NZS 4024 standards prior to start-up.
Solution
Our team conducted a detailed site inspection, capturing detailed measurements and photographs of all key equipment and making initial assessment of hazards.
Each assessment followed AS/NZS 4024 guidance, ensuring alignment with best practice and Worksafe requirements.
We analyzed findings, identified compliance gaps, and delivered clear, prioritised recommendations to address them early, avoiding handover delays and rework.
Results
The project provided the client with a comprehensive understanding of safety compliance across the new section of the wastewater treatment plant.
- Clear identification of guarding gaps and practical improvement actions
- Aligned with AS/NZS 4024 machine safety and guarding standards
- Comprehensive report with clear, standard-referenced recommendations
- Supported safer commissioning and confident handover
- Positive client feedback on our structured, easy-to-work-with AS/NZS 4024 approach
Equinox Automation’s practical, standards-based approach ensured the equipment was handed over safer, compliant, and with all moving-part hazards clearly identified and mitigated through fixed guarding and other controls.
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Figure 1: Processing equipment and conveyor system in fixed guarding assessment.
Figure 1: Gantry crane
Figure 2: Sludge conveyor hatch
Figure 2: Cooling water filter