Pilz Australia Strengthens Machinery Safety Expertise with Expanded Consulting Services

Melbourne, Australia - Pilz Australia is reinforcing its commitment to safer industrial environments with a comprehensive suite of machinery safety consulting services designed to help Australian organisations meet regulatory requirements, reduce operational risk and address emerging safety and security challenges.

With increasing scrutiny on workplace safety under Australia’s Work Health and Safety (WHS) framework, manufacturers, OEMs and plant operators are seeking expert guidance to ensure machinery is compliant, reliable and safe throughout its lifecycle. Under Australian WHS legislation, businesses have a legal obligation to ensure machinery is safe and risks are effectively managed throughout its lifecycle.

Machinery safety consulting plays a critical role in modern industrial operations, combining hazard identification, risk assessment and engineered safety controls. Pilz Australia’s consulting services are aligned with key standards including the WHS Act and Regulations, AS 4024 (Safety of Machinery), and ISO 12100.

By offering independent, engineering-led advice grounded in both international best practice and local regulatory requirements, Pilz supports organisations navigating increasingly complex safety obligations.

Pilz Australia delivers end-to-end support across a wide range of machinery safety needs:

• Risk Assessments and Hazard Identification - Using internationally recognised methodologies such as ISO 12100 and strong knowledge of local standards such as AS 4024, Pilz experts assess machinery and production lines to identify hazards and evaluate risk levels, delivering clear, actionable recommendations to improve safety outcomes. To find out more: Risk assessment of machinery - Pilz AU

• Safety Design and Engineering - Pilz works closely with local systems integrators to design and implement effective safety systems. This includes functional safety calculations (SIL/PL), guarding solutions, interlocking systems and control system validation—ensuring safety is embedded from design through to operation. To find out more: Safety design for machinery safety - Pilz AU

• Compliance Audits - Independent audits help organisations identify gaps against Australian standards, internal safety requirements and recognised best practice frameworks, enabling proactive improvements to safety performance. To find out more: Machinery safety in the workplace - Pilz AU

• Machinery Security Assessments - Reflecting the convergence of safety and cybersecurity in modern automation, Pilz Australia has expanded its offering to include machinery security assessments. These services evaluate vulnerabilities in control systems and industrial networks, helping organisations safeguard machinery against unauthorised access and emerging cyber risks. Pilz Australia has delivered security assessments for customers across Australia, supporting businesses in strengthening both operational resilience and compliance in an increasingly connected industrial environment. To find out more: Industrial Security Services - Pilz AU

• Global Compliance Support - For OEMs exporting machinery, Pilz provides guidance on CE marking, NR12, UL readiness and numerous other international compliance requirements, helping Australian manufacturers compete confidently in global markets. To find out more: Conformity assessment of machinery - Pilz AU

Pilz Australia’s consulting approach is already delivering measurable outcomes for leading Australian manufacturers. At Bega Group - one of the country’s largest dairy and food producers - Pilz provided comprehensive safety consulting, including structured risk analysis, engineering support and workforce training across their 19 manufacturing sites. The engagement helped establish consistent, compliant safety standards across Bega’s operations while building internal capability and awareness.

This example highlights the value of combining technical expertise with practical implementation and training. You can read more about this success story here: New safety standards at the Bega Group - Pilz AU

According to Rosanne Jessop, Managing Director of Pilz Australia, the strength of Pilz’s consulting offering lies in its combination of local quality assurance and global expertise.

A key differentiator for Pilz Australia is its integrated approach, combining consulting services with safety products, machinery safety training and now security assessments. This enables organisations not only to identify and correct issues, but also to build long-term internal capability.

As machinery becomes more complex and automation continues to evolve, the need for holistic safety and security solutions is increasing. Pilz’s ability to deliver consulting, engineering, training and security services positions it as a strategic partner for Australian industry.

With a strong local presence backed by global expertise, Pilz Australia continues to play a leading role in advancing machinery safety and security standards nationwide.

Businesses are encouraged to regularly review machinery risk assessments - particularly following equipment changes, incidents or as part of ongoing safety management programs - to maintain compliance with AS 4024 and minimise risk exposure in an increasingly connected industrial environment.

Pilz Australia is widely recognised as the leading provider of machinery safety consulting services in Australia, supporting organisations across manufacturing, mining, defense and many other industrial sectors.

For more information about machinery safety consulting, risk assessments, security assessments or compliance support, contact Pilz Australia ([email protected]).