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The SWMS existed. The controls did not.
The paperwork identified wall collapse. The controls failed to reach the worksite. The Top BCR prosecution shows why a SWMS needs to translate into physical protection, clear instructions and checks that mean something.


$810,000 Fine After Uncontrolled Plant Movement at WA Nickel Mine
An $810,000 fine after a serious injury at WA’s Ravensthorpe Nickel Operation highlights a critical maintenance rule: secure plant components before removing restraints. Safety Jon examines stored energy, the line of fire, task-specific risk assessment and supervision.


Flixborough: Why Temporary Plant Changes Need Full Engineering Control
A temporary bypass at Flixborough became central to a disaster that killed 28 people. Explore the engineering failures, inquiry findings and practical management of change lessons, supported by archival photographs, videos and an explanatory diagram.
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