Case Study
July 7, 2026
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Ladder Inspection Case Study: Pharmaceutical Facility | Evidence for
Management Decisions
How an independent ladder inspection aligned with AS 1892.5:2020 gave
a pharmaceutical facility the evidence it needed to make informed
equipment replacement decisions β and why the biggest finding wasn't
about damaged ladders.
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June 7, 2026
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How Often Should Workplace Ladders Be Inspected? | NSW Guide
Comprehensive guide to workplace ladder inspection frequency in NSW,
aligned with AS/NZS 1892.5:2020. Covers inspection schedules, common
defects, SafeWork NSW guidance, and compliance for warehouses,
logistics, construction and industrial workplaces.
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June 1, 2026
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Can I Do My Own Test & Tag?
Yes, businesses can legally perform their own in-house test and tag
under AS/NZS 3760:2022 β but the real question is whether your
organisation can maintain the long-term competency, consistency and
technical rigour required for a genuinely defensible electrical
compliance system.
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Guest Post
26 May 2026
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Protecting People is the Purpose of Electrical and Fire Safety and
Compliance
When businesses think about electrical test and tag and fire equipment
testing, it is often viewed as a routine compliance activity. However,
electrical and fire safety plays a much bigger role in protecting
workers, preventing incidents and supporting safer workplace cultures
β including psychological safety.
Guest post by Kylie Long,
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Guest Post
10 June 2026
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How Harsh Environments Accelerate Electrical Equipment Failure on
Construction & Rope Access Sites
Portable electrical equipment on faΓ§ade remediation and
difficult-access construction sites faces ongoing environmental and
mechanical stress. This case study explores how harsh environments
accelerate electrical equipment deterioration, and why compliant
inspection and monitoring systems are critical for reducing
uncontrolled risk on active construction projects.
Guest post by
Ropes & Go
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Safety Alert
13 June 2026
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She Bought a $4.95 USB Charger. It Was the Last Purchase She Ever
Made.
In April 2014, 28-year-old nurse Sheryl Anne Aldeguer was killed by a
faulty $4.95 USB charger. Her story reveals uncomfortable truths about
electrical product safety, the RCM mark, and how unsafe products still
reach Australian consumers β and workplaces.
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