Changes to Heavy Vehicle Inspection Regime to Improve Roadworthiness
The National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) was recently amended in an effort to improve road worthiness standards. Now the Federal infrastructure minister says that the new arrangements under the NHVAS will put the nation on the road to “risk-based assessment standards”.
NSW COR Enforcer Condemns Customers with Late Penalties in Contracts
RMS Compliance chief Paul Endycott has blasted companies who issue contracts to trucking operators with penalties for late deliveries.
Calls for Government to Update their Fuel Stock Policies
A recommendation has been made by Chief Executive of the Australian Trucking Association, Stuart St Clair during the association’s submission to the Government’s Energy Green Paper.
Independent Panel to Advise the NHVR on Advanced Fatigue Management (AFM) Decisions
Important news for operators and drivers, The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator recently announced that it had appointed an independent panel to make recommendations to the Regulator regarding the decisions it makes in relation to Advanced Fatigue Management (AFM).
WHSQ Load Restraint Study Identifies Risks to Workers
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland conducted a study into load restraint in the transport industry that revealed that over-centre type load tensioning devices (dogs) and extension (cheater) bars are a serious risk to the safety of workers in the transport industry. This post examines the findings of that study and the suggestions that it makes.
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland initiates Falls from Trucks campaign
Following a number of incidents Workplace Health and Safety Queensland have launched a campaign focusing on falls from trucks.