INSIGHTS & RESOURCES

Insights, Standards & Project Stories

Technical guides, compliance reference, project case studies and company news from the STAR Aluminium engineering team.

Australian Small Business Champion Awards

We are beyond thrilled to share that Star Aluminium was nominated in the highly competitive metal fabrication category, standing out among over…

STAR Aluminium · 11 Feb 2025 · 1 min read

Company News

We are now in TASMANIA

Blog That's right Star Aluminium now have a distributor based in Tasmania both North TAS and West TAS.We'd like to give a…

STAR Aluminium · 16 Jan 2020 · 1 min read

Company News

We Are Now ISO:9001 Accredited

Blog Star Aluminium would like to announce that we are now ISO 9001 accredited. A fantastic start to the new year.What does…

STAR Aluminium · 15 Jan 2020 · 1 min read

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.