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Company News

WHS Working at Height Duty of Care: How Aluminium Access Equipment Supports Compliance

Falls from height are one of the leading causes of serious workplace injury and fatality in Australia. Under the Work Health and…

STAR Aluminium · 10 Jul 2026 · 8 min read
Company News

Star Aluminium Featured on RPP FM 98.7

On 7 July 2026, our Managing Director Ali Aydin appeared on RPP FM 98.7 Business Class with host Jason Tolley. Stuart Hayes,…

STAR Aluminium · 07 Jul 2026 · 4 min read
Company News

Investing in Our Greatest Asset: How Star Aluminium is Building a Resilient Future

At Star Aluminium, we have always believed that our strength does not just come from the high-quality platforms we build, but from…

STAR Aluminium · 05 Feb 2026 · 3 min read
Case Studies

Custom Work Platforms for Genie/Terex – Tailored Access for Service Teams

Star Aluminium recently partnered with the Genie/Terex teams in Australia and Korea to supply a combination of adjustable work platforms and a…

STAR Aluminium · 11 Dec 2025 · 3 min read
Case Studies

Project Spotlight: Aluminium Staircase Solution for Winslow – Caboolture Landfill

Work at the Caboolture Landfill site moved quickly and the ground conditions changed just as fast. Winslow needed a staircase that wouldn’t…

STAR Aluminium · 11 Dec 2025 · 3 min read
Company News

Star Aluminium Wins 2025 Innovation & Technology Excellence Award

Star Aluminium has proudly taken home the Innovation & Technology Excellence Award at the 2025 FBC Business Excellence Awards — a milestone…

STAR Aluminium · 30 Nov 2025 · 2 min read
Technical Guides

Top Maintenance Mistakes That Shorten the Lifespan of Aluminium Ladders

The moment a ladder is deployed on site, it becomes a major safety issue. They are lightweight, durable, and essential for daily…

STAR Aluminium · 21 Nov 2025 · 5 min read
Safety Standards

How to Write a Safety Work Method Statement (SWMS)

When a crew member steps onto a high platform, the plan protecting them must be absolutely flawless. When working at height, this…

STAR Aluminium · 21 Nov 2025 · 5 min read
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Frequently Asked Questions

What topics does the Star Aluminium blog cover?

The Star Aluminium blog covers technical guidance on access equipment selection, Australian Standards compliance (AS 1657 series), inspection and maintenance procedures, engineering design considerations, and sector-specific access requirements for mining, aviation and construction applications.

How often is the Star Aluminium blog updated?

New articles are published regularly, covering AS/NZS compliance updates, product application guidance, and technical topics relevant to industrial access equipment procurement and maintenance. Subscribe or check back for the latest technical content.

Can I find AS 1657 compliance guidance in the blog?

Yes. Several articles address WHS compliance obligations, AS 1657 Standard requirements, inspection frequency guidance and documentation practices for access equipment in high-use industrial environments. Use the category filters to find compliance-related articles.

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