Machine Safety Australia

Basic Machine Safety Training

Basic Machine Safety Training

The safety of machinery operations is not only crucial for protecting employees but also for driving business growth and operational efficiency. This Basic Machine Safety Training program equips both experienced professionals and those new to the industry with relevant and practical knowledge to meet machine safety standards.

The Basic Machine Safety Training isn’t just about learning the rules—it’s about understanding the why and how behind them. Machine Safety Australia developed this course to cover all bases, from the legal intricacies faced by machine designers and manufacturers to the critical safety protocols importers must follow.

Gear Up for Basic Machine Safety

Machine Safety Australia offers essential training for anyone working with or around machinery. This provides the knowledge and skills needed to identify and avoid hazards when handling machinery. Our basic safety training courses cover all fundamental information about machine safety, from understanding machine safety standards to practical applications of safety measures.

Expertly Delivered Training

Our training program utilise various methods to ensure a thorough and comprehensive understanding. Led by seasoned professionals and industry experts, the Basic Machine Safety Training includes classroom sessions with presentations, discussions, and interactive Q&A segments. Practical exercises are also presented with some assessments to measure your understanding and retention of key concepts.

Employees will gain access to valuable resources, including OHS/WHS legislation and guidelines, industry-specific case studies, and essential safety system standards like AS 4024 and ISO 13849whereyou will develop the skills needed to identify and avoid machine hazards, ensuring a safer workplace. The Basic Machine Safety Training is designed to be highly interactive, encouraging you to engage with the material, ask questions, and discuss practical applications, making the training both relevant and impactful.

Machine Safety Australia (MSA) don’t just provide training – we offer an interactive learning experience that sets the standard in machine safety.

Topics Covered in Basic Machine Safety Training

  • Designer/Manufacturer Legal Requirements:
    • Overview of legal responsibilities, understanding relevant regulations, and standards such as the Machinery Directive and AS4024.
  • Importer Legal Requirements:
    • Responsibilities of importers related to machine safety and compliance during importation and distribution.
  • Introduction to Risk Assessments:
    • Importance and principles of conducting risk assessments, with practical exercises on identifying hazards and assessing risks.
  • Introduction to Safety Categories:
    • Explanation and application of safety categories (e.g., Cat 1-4) and their role in machine design and risk reduction.
  • Introduction to SIL & Performance Levels (PL):
    • Overview of Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) and Performance Levels (PL), their relationship to risk reduction, and practical examples.
  • Introduction to Safety Design & Verification Process:
    • Principles and methodologies for designing safe machines, and verification techniques.
  • Introduction to Safety Validation Process:
    • Importance of safety validation, methods and procedures, and practical examples.
  • Critical Documentation Required for Your Factory:
    • Essential documents for demonstrating compliance, and document control procedures.
  • Overview of Key Safety Standards:
    • AS4024 (Australia)
    • ISO 12100 (General Principles of Risk Assessment)
    • ISO 13849 (Safety of Machinery – Safety-Related Parts of Control Systems)
    • IEC 62061 (Safety of Machinery – Functional Safety of Safety-Related Electrical, Electronic and Programmable Electronic Control Systems

A Machine Safety Focused Culture

MSA believes in creating a safer work environment for all employees, regardless of their technical background. Our Basic Machine Safety Training program equips your team with the knowledge and skills to maintain top-tier safety machine practices.  

Join us in prioritising machine safety and ensuring compliance with the highest standards.

Frequency Asked Questions

01. What is Basic Machine Safety Training?
Our Basic Machine Safety Training is an introductory course designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills to ensure the safety of machinery operations. It covers a broad range of topics, including legal requirements, risk assessments, safety categories, and key safety standards such as AS4024, ISO 12100, ISO 13849, and IEC 62061.
A machine safety training program is essential in protecting workers from injuries, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and maintaining efficient and safe operations. Our program will help you comprehensively understand machine safety standards and practices, learn how to comply with safety regulations, and acquire practical skills for implementing safety measures.
This training introduces you to the fundamental principles and practices of machine safety, helping you identify and mitigate machinery-related hazards by complying with safety standards.
This training is suitable for engineers, technicians, maintenance personnel, and employees at all levels who interact with machinery or work in environments with machinery-related risks.
It should be conducted regularly to ensure all employees stay up-to-date with the latest safety practices and legal requirements. Refresher training is recommended whenever there are significant changes in regulations, workplace procedures, or equipment.
Every business that involves machinery or poses any level of risk to employee health and safety benefits from this training. It helps identify and mitigate potential workplace hazards and injuries by ensuring compliance with machine safety standards.

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