•  If you are and it does then it may be that you are not approaching the task in the right way. "Most" risk assessments should not take a long time and if they do then it is likely the site has fundamental problems. WMS's should be able to have most of the detail / methodology pre-determined with minor site variations completed. WHS should and can be a productivity tool (as distinct from an impost)and therefore be of real benefit to the business. (A.S.Fisher & Co, Michael O'Connell)

• Yes, the red tape is becoming ridiculous....no wonder we aren't competitive in manufacturing! 

• I personally haven't had to do this for some time, but when I did, it seemed relentless. However, putting time into making up a template, in which I could just change the details according to each individual job, saved a lot of time in the long run and made the whole routine much easier. Having to do it over & over was a real pain in the bum, but having a template solved that issue.  (The Pickle Factory,  Karen Childs)

• The time it takes to do some risk assessments is just ridicules, the things you need to address are beyond Nanny state and are at the point where we think how was it possible to do any work

  20 years ago? A single instalment of a small billboard takes up to 3 hours to address the whole risk assessment for the client , We are all professional and know that we have to do certain thing for installations, we have been doing it for years outside and close to the road, this is why you choose a sign writer and not a plumber to the job!
  Paperwork: (Workers must prevent any material from falling / being blown onto the road and personnel must keep off the road.
  Be Aware And Secure Material) or Working close to bush land: Monitor and be aware of surrounding areas for hazards.
  Monitor and be aware of surrounding areas for hazards. Do not approach dangerous fauna?
  Really! Have we come that far! Where is this going, no wonder that prices skyrocket, not for the signs but the installation and no wonder we lose jobs all over the country - just imagine the risk assessments some large companies have to address, Somebody should take this up and bring forward to the government, it's not about wages of an individual, but the timeframe one spends until able to finish a job

• What is more valuable to us all? That simply is our health and well being. I am a great advocate for ensuring that good safe work practices are adhered to(having suffered some bad work accidents myself over the years) and that we all work safe and go home to our families at the end of the day in one piece. However, unfortunately in this era of blame shifting, litigation, regulatory procedures, Unions pushing for more and more from employers, the lack of accountability by the current workforce employees, these painful administrative tasks have become the norm. These tasks are designed to make everyone accountable. If we as employers provide safe working environments, SWMS & risk assessments to our employees who have read & understand their obligations and signed the documentation then we are now expecting our employees to act and work accordingly thus making all parties accountable and responsible for the safety of all - including the innocent public. These are a necessity. The unfortunate administrative burden and costs can really only be passed on in large contracts. One way that we have overcome this time consuming issue is to create templates that can be easily altered to suit each individual onsite job. Internally we have created a SWMS / code of practice that is to be adhered to whilst working within or workshop, all employees are required to sign. Our time is a valuable commodity but no where near as valuable as our health.

• We had to fill out a JSA just to put a 400mm x 500mm sticker over the top of another absolute waste of time. Install took around 5 minutes JSA took 30 minutes. 

• These requirements have blown right out of proportiona in my opinion now are adding no value at all to safety in our industry and probably many others. We've gone from using a tool to assist with clear thinking and assessment of potential risks and way of mitigating to a situation where a whole new level of bureaucracy and administration is hampering effectiveness, reducing commonsense thinking and crippling productivity.A huge waste of time and money.

• Yes , particularly when these are dropped on yus after we have quoted for job and haven't allowed for some of the overly zealous Safety Offers requirements. They just want to justify their jobs.
  Job safety is important but sometimes their requirements are over the top! 

• In many instances in Australia, the burocracy has gone mad. Especially with insurance claims from people tripping on pathways, etc. Gone are the days when people should take responsibility for their own stupidity. Same with many accidents at work - don't blame your employer, or the state, blame yourself for not following either the written rules, or common sense rules or being just stupid. It really makes me mad when I see lawyers advertisng on TV encouraging people to make claims for their own stupidity. 

Please spend a minute to give your answer to this week's survey as one or possibly more of your industry peers thinks this question is important and wishes to see your point of view as well as others in the industry.

(NSW, St Peters) 2 Mimaki JV4s.  No heads otherwise in reasonable condition.
Refurbish or use for parts.
Make an offer!!
Call Peter @ Sublitech. 0412235673.
(Posted 22nd Januuary 2014)

(NSW, St Peters) Roland direct to fabric sublimation printer.  1800mm print width in line heat chamber.
3 years old, perfect condition, very little use.
Paid $85000, need to sell ASAP!!
$24500!!
Call Peter @ Sublitech.  0412235673.
(Posted 22nd Januuary 2014)

(NSW, Coffs Harbour) Roland Hi-Fi-Jet CJ500 for sale. Circa 2000 model. Always covered. Offers Invited (Coffs Harbour)
0412618145
(Posted 3rd January 2014)

(NSW, Tamworth) 2 x Mimaki JV3 160 SP $4000 ea. Extras include 2x spare pumps & (10x wipers all genuine) for each printer. Serviced regularly, selling due to upgrade. Contact Emily 0403 748 922
or (02) 6765 4511
(Posted 14th December 2013)

(NSW, Wyong) ROLAND AJ-1000 ONLY 210 PRINT HOURS serviced regularly. Print speeds of up to 90 sq m/hr $35,000
 0243533036
(Posted 25th November 2013)

(NSW, Mid North Coast) Roland Versa Studio BN20 

Valla Beach, Mid North Coast. NSW

$7000 + GST
Great condition. New head. Inks incl.
Email inq: abbey@globalstyle.com.au 

(Posted 18th November 2013) 

(NSW, Mittagong) HP Designjet series 5000/ 83 Ink Cartridge UV 680ml  1 x Black (expiry date 16 Jun 2012) $50 - new in box
1 x Light Magenta (expiry date 9 Jan 2013) $50 - new without box
1 x Magenta (expiry 5 Jun 2013) $50 - new in box
HP Designjet series 5000/ 83 UV print head and cleaner 680ml
1 x Magenta UV c4962a (expiry date May 2012) $25 - new in box
1 x Yellow UV c5003a $25 - new in box
Please contact 02 4872 3677 for further details or enquires.
(Posted 6th September 2013)  

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(Wanted) (QLD,  Brendale) Wanted Roland Printers for spare parts.

Contact Paul 1300 423 826

(Posted 15th November 2013)

Queensland

Wanted (QLD, Brisbane) Work wanted -

Cnc flatbed router operator/programmer, engraving machines and pantographs, infilling, spraypainting. General signmaking. Forklift, worksite/cherry picker tickets. Brisbane and Sunshine Coast. Any work appreciated. mark93@iprimus.com.au. 0488919523.
(Posted 13th December 2013)

(QLD, Brisbane) SALES PERSON, Seeking a highly motivated sales person, with experience in Advertising Billboards or large format printing Signage industry. to work on a good retainer plus commission basis, full time long term position available to the right person.

0419944660
(Posted 18th October 2013)

(QLD, Currumbin) Casual Sales Rep, for easy to place signage products to existing clients, Good pay for right person, flexible hours, Tel: 07 5598 8840

(Posted 26th September 2013)

(QLD, Brisbane)Signage Manufacturing.

Experience in all aspects of the sign industry, wide format printing through to dispatch. Please forward resume to marce. l.suchanek@kbgroup.com.au
(Posted 19th September 2013)

Western Australia 

(WA, Perth) Sales Executive - Sign & Display role in Perth?

Manage and grow your own sales territory in our growing sign & display segment selling inks and consumables. Based in our Malaga site. Competitive base salary + commission + car + super.
To apply, forward your resume to nicole.trosky@spicers.com.au.
(Posted 3rd September 2013)

South Australia

(SA, Adelaide) WIDE FORMAT ROLL & FLATBED DIGITAL OPERATOR (Pre-Press) Duties include, Pre-Press, colour correction/matching, preparation of files, design work, ripping and printing to  multiple devices. You must be able to work in a busy environment with tight deadlines.  Wage negotiable based on experience. Resumes to: martin@pricescreen.com.au
(Posted 13th January 2014)

(SA, Woodville) Digital Sublimation Print Manager - A highly motivated individual with experience in graphic design would be preferable for this role. Visit Seek.com.au to view full job add, aknight@adelaide-ess.com.au 

(Posted 15th October 2013)

Large premises, All plant & equipment, Owner Retiring. 0890713565

topsigns@westnet.com.au 

(Posted 18th November 2013)

Well established - prime position - huge client base - little opposition

All equipment & files. Details 0409 581 135 

(Posted 3rd November 2013)

1)    Wide format flatbed UV digital printer, CMYK+White, print area 3.200mm x 1650mm x 30mm. top speed 80 sm/hr

2)    Multicam CNC router, 3D capabilities, air extraction system, 2500mm x 1830mm x 150mm cutting area
3)    Laminator 1600mm, eyeletting machine, ultrasonic welding machine, guillotine 1320mm, Forklift, Toyota HiAce van, Pallet Racking, computers.
4)    Client database, approximately t/o $500K/p.a.
Selling at less than machinery value, $225,000, ono + SAV for quick sale. Owner retiring.
Tel: 0406 995 001 

(Posted 23rd October 2013)

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