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CoR Compliance Email Update – 14th August 2015

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Workplace Health and Safety Queensland initiates Falls from Trucks campaign

New WA COR laws Impact on Freight Transport Companies and Their Insurers

Western Australia’s new chain of responsibility (COR) laws have resulted in expanded risks up and down the supply chain and company hierarchy, which could present serious challenges to freight transport companies and their employers, lawyers say.
NTC Seeks Feedback on Draft Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement

Inconsistent Treatment of Vehicle Faults to be Addressed at TMC 2015

The inconsistency in what heavy vehicle inspectors, operators and equipment manufacturers view as a heavy vehicle defect and the severity of a fault will be addressed at the 2015 PACCAR and Dealer TMC.
Fatal Brake Failure results in Record Fine

Fatal Brake Failure results in Record Fine

Comcare has been awarded the largest penalty against an employer over a fatal brake failure incident in 2011.
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CoR Compliance Email Update – 6th August 2015

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Report Reveals the Trucking Industry’s Dangerous Driving Culture

A new report from Safe Work Australia made some disturbing revelations which Transport Workers Union boss, with Tony Sheldon demanding action. According to the report, risk- taking is common in trucking, as is dangerous driving which is a culture entrenched in the industry.

VicRoads Concerned with Industry’s Neglect of Vehicle Maintenance

The Victorian Transport Authority has expressed concern with the number of companies that seem to be ignoring the maintenance of their vehicles, as recent inspections indicate.
ATA's Christopher Melham

TMC 2015 to Address Heavy Vehicle Defects

The 2015 PACCAR and Dealer TMC will be taking place in October and the first session is going to be held on October 26th with a major topic of discussion being heavy vehicle roadworthiness defects, according to the Australian Trucking Association (ATA).

Vehicle IT Security in the Spotlight

As the issue of Cybersecurity for vehicles comes into the spotlight in The US, The Truck Industry Council (TIC) believes Australian regulations are more stringent and will therefore be more effective in protecting against vehicle hacking.
Government Calls for Flatbed Trailer Safety

Government Calls for Flatbed Trailer Safety

The government has urged the industry to pay more attention to flatbed trailer safety. WorkCover NSW has issued a safety alert regarding falls from flatbed trucks and trailers, reminding drivers that they need to stay on the ground unless they have the right equipment.