CoR Compliance Email Update – 20th November 2015
Welcome to your weekly CoR Compliance Email Update! This Newsletter will help you to keep up to date with the Chain of Responsibility laws that govern the transport and logistics industry.
Industry and legislation updates
Directors Prosecuted in Fatal Rollover Case
In a precedent-setting case an importer and two directors have been fined for breaching chain of responsibility on load restraint over a truck crash which killed a motorist.
WA Farmers Slam lack of Road Reform Consultation
Already smarting from reaction to Perth Freight Link (PFL) proposals, the Western Australian government has now come under fire on proposed roads legislation reform.
ALC and TWU Clash on Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal
Union says the Australian Logistics Council needs to stop opposing the RSRT. The Australian Logistics Council’s (ALC) championing of measures including operator licensing and snub of the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal (RSRT) has gained a willing rejoinder from the Transport Workers Union (TWU).
Promising Crash Figures in Reformed Process
The rate of road deaths involving heavy rigid trucks across Australia may be easing, according to new statistics.
Geraldton forum to highlight trucking industry issues including dangers of driver fatigue
The chairman of a transport industry safety group is urging heavy vehicle drivers to be aware of other road users and the dangers of driving for long hours on regional roads in Western Australia.
Perth’s Freight Link legislation open to fine-tuning, Transport Minister says
West Australian Transport Minister Dean Nalder says he stands by the intent of new legislation which will give authorities sweeping powers, but admits it faces fine-tuning amid widespread concerns.
Northern Australian Cattle Transport Routes on Agenda
The Northern Australia Beef Roads Programme will be the main topic of discussion today as Kununurra hosts the second-of-three cattle transport round table discussions concerning supply chain efficiency.
News updates
Truck crash upshot: quick fix to Acton tunnel $260,000 before repairs begin
Roads ACT spent $260,000 on emergency works to the Acton tunnel after a truck crashed into it last month. The figure, provided to the ACT Insurance Authority, does not include the cost of future repairs.
Northern Territory doctors call for end of open speed limits on road victim remembrance day
Doctors are lobbying the Northern Territory Government to eliminate open speed limits because they believe they send the wrong signal to drivers.
Triple fatal crash victims identified
Three pensioners on an interstate holiday died in what authorities called a horrific crash no-one should ever have to witness.
Truck crash caused Mount Ousley traffic delays
An accident involving two trucks is causing significant traffic delays on Mount Ousley. Two of three northbound lanes on the M1 Princes Motorway have been closed after the accident, which happened about 8.50am on Wednesday.
Tough Times for WA Container Carters Says Stevenson
Import container volumes are down and margins are tighter than ever, says one of the West’s oldest wharf carriers
Weekly CoR implementation tip
Does your organisation have the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Sub-Policies?
The WHS Policy supports the CoR Policy as the CoR and work health and safety functions work together to provide for the safety of employees and contractors.
The WHS Policy is support by its Sub-Policies which ensure a safe and healthy working environment, they include:
- Drugs and Alcohol Policy
- Fatigue Management Policy
- Speed Management Policy
- Load Management Policy.
The Drugs and Alcohol Policy sets out:
- a commitment to providing a workplace that is free from risks arising from the misuse or influence of drugs and alcohol and where all workers are in a fit state to perform their work
- a strategy to achieve this, for example, acceptable blood alcohol content and testing requirements
- general responsibilities for the employer, managers and employees to ensure employees are fit for work
If you have subscribed to our full access subscription, you have access to the full suite of CoR Framework templates consisting of 59 policies, procedures and tools that are ready to implement into your workplace. If you would like to upgrade your subscription, just call us on 1300 362 226.
Did you miss a previous CoR Compliance Email Update?
As a subscriber you have access to previous CoR Compliance Email Updates. Simply login to the subscriber’s area and select the Email Update that you missed.
Do you have a question?
As a subscriber you have access to our CoR Compliance Services Helpdesk where you can email our CoR Specialists a question and they will respond to you directly. Simply login to the subscriber’s area and send in your question.
We look forward to hearing from you and assisting you with your CoR compliance initiatives.
Kind regards,
Steven Asnicar
Director
CoR Australia
www.coraustralia.com
