NHVR Launches EWD Approval Process
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is assessing electronic work diaries (EWD) for the first time after approving the system. Applications recently opened for the approval process after the regulator announced in April that EWDs would be a more efficient alternative to written work diaries. The regulator is now assessing some models of electronic work […]
CoR changes for primary producers
NHVR have released a Frequently Asked Questions sheet on CoR for farmers / primary industry. It covers questions like: Do farmers need to check the driver’s work diary? Do farmers need to make sure the load is restrained? Do farmers need to know how much their produce weighs? You can access it here
Is Your Business Ready for New CoR Laws? NHVR Video Transcript
The following video was released on the NHVR Youtube Channel late 2017.
Summary of the New CoR Law Changes from the Horses Mouth!
Featured in this post is a summary of the amended CoR Laws being enacted on 1 October 2018, as described by the Manager of CoR (at the time the video was recorded) Michael Crellin. In another video Michael made this comment: The executive officer will need to know what are our risk management processes? What […]
Operator, Consignor and Driver fined $12,000 for Dangerous Goods Breaches in NSW
A consignor, transport company and one of its drivers were issued with hefty fines from the Environment Protection Authority (EPA), for a number of breaches relating to the transport of dangerous goods recently.
Are you compliant with Dangerous Goods Compliance Requirements?
Many businesses that are involved with Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances don’t realise that they have specific obligations under Safe Work Australia “Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace code of practice”. The code makes use of the term “person conducting a business or undertaking” (PCBU). The PCBU has wide ranging responsibilities under the WHS Act as […]