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Check the local rule
Use the Australian sources on this page as a starting point, then confirm the rule with the regulator, authority, contract, or facility policy that applies to your site.
🇦🇺 Australia
Australian Manufacturing Compliance Checklist
Inspection checklist covering WHS Act 2011 workplace safety, AS/NZS 4024 machine safety, AS 1851 fire protection, and EPA environmental records. Use it to prepare for SafeWork inspections.
The Hidden Cost of Manual Compliance
Australian manufacturers often need to track WHS Act 2011, AS/NZS 4024 machine safety, AS 1851 fire protection, and EPA environmental regulations, each with different frequencies and documentation needs.
84%
of manufacturing facilities
struggle with machine safety and LOTO compliance documentation
A$3M+
maximum penalty
for Category 1 WHS offences (industrial manslaughter)
6+ hrs
average time spent
preparing for SafeWork and EPA audits
This checklist helps you stay organized. See how to turn it into work records with Infodeck.
Australian Manufacturing Compliance Checklist
Use this checklist to review common Australian manufacturing facility requirements and record needs. Click any section to expand or collapse.
Essential Fire Safety Measures
Fire Detection & Alarm (AS 1851)
Fire Suppression Systems
Emergency Preparedness
Machine Guarding
Emergency Stop Systems
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Conveyor & Material Handling
Risk Assessment & Management
WHS Committee
Hazardous Manual Tasks
Incident Management
Fixed Electrical Installation
Portable Equipment (AS/NZS 3760)
High Voltage Systems (if applicable)
Air Quality & Emissions
Waste Management
Water & Effluent
Hazardous Substances
Total inspection items: 75+ tasks across 5 compliance categories
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How to turn this checklist into usable facility records
Short answer: the checklist helps identify what needs review. Infodeck helps when those repeat checks need owners, due dates, forms, files, asset history, approvals, and follow-up work orders.
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Assign the owner and due date
Turn repeat manufacturing checks into work orders with a responsible person, target date, site, asset, and required evidence.
3
Capture proof at the asset
Use mobile forms, photos, readings, notes, and file attachments so the completed task explains what happened without a separate spreadsheet.
4
Review gaps before the deadline
Use overdue work, incomplete forms, failed readings, and missing evidence as prompts for follow-up before the record is needed.
Sensor Support
Where Sensors Can Support the Record
Some repeat checks can be supported with IoT sensors, readings, and alerts. When thresholds need attention, Infodeck can route follow-up work to the right team.
Machine Monitoring
Emergency stop systems: Automatic functional test logging
Guard interlocks: Real-time interlock status monitoring
Environmental Monitoring
Stack emissions: Continuous emission monitoring (CEMS)
Workplace air quality: Real-time dust/fume monitoring
Energy & Utilities
Compressed air systems: Pressure and leak monitoring
Electrical systems: Power quality monitoring
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This checklist is based on Australian Standards including WHS Act 2011, AS/NZS 4024 Series, AS 1851:2012, AS/NZS 3760:2022, and State EPA regulations. Requirements may vary by state, facility type, and EPA licence conditions. Always verify specific requirements with SafeWork Australia and your State EPA.
Sources
- Safe Work Australia - WHS Act 2011
- AS/NZS 4024 Series - Safety of Machinery
- AS 1851:2012 Fire Protection Maintenance
- AS/NZS 3760:2022 Electrical Equipment Testing
- National Construction Code (NCC 2022)
- State EPA Environmental Regulations
Last updated: July 2, 2026