Chain of Responsibilities Management Plan

Chain of Responsibilities Management Plan

This Chain of Responsibilities Management Plan ensures your business's compliance and safety within the transport and warehousing industry. It covers all important aspects of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations, providing a useful tool for your operations.

Content Overview

Our Chain of Responsibility Management Plan ensures your business's compliance and safety within the transport and warehousing industry. It covers all aspects of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations, providing a comprehensive tool for your operations. Key components include:

Chain of Responsibility Policy & Duties:

• Policy: Understand the legal obligations and responsibilities of every party in your supply chain, ensuring full compliance with HVNL.
• Duties: Detailed descriptions of each role and its specific legal requirements.

Comprehensive Safety Management:

• Safe Driving Plan: Guidelines to ensure safe driving practices.
• Driver Fatigue Management: Strategies to manage and prevent driver fatigue.
• Speed Management: Policies to control and monitor vehicle speed.
• Falls Prevention from Vehicles: Procedures to prevent falls and related injuries.

Vehicle and Cargo Standards:

• Mass, Dimension, Load Restraint, and Traffic Management: Detailed guidance to ensure vehicles and their loads meet all safety and legal standards.
• Compliance Checks: Step-by-step instructions for conducting compliance checks.

Maintenance and Compliance:

• Regular Vehicle Maintenance Procedures: Procedures to keep your fleet in top condition.
• Vehicle Register/Maintenance Log: A dedicated log is used to record and access maintenance activities for audits.

Health and Safety Protocols:

• Drugs and Alcohol Policies: Policies to manage and control substance use.
• Hazardous Manual Handling: Guidelines to safely manage manual handling tasks.
• Emergency Response Procedures: Protocols to effectively respond to emergencies.

Forms and Supporting Documents:

• Risk Assessment and Management Forms include CoR Risk Assessment and Manual Handling Risk Assessment Forms.
• Incident Management Tools: Incident/Near Miss/Hazard Report Registers and Vehicle Accident Report Forms.
• Customisable Checklists and Templates: Vehicle Pre-operational Checklists, Workplace TMP Checklists, and more to suit your specific operational needs.

This Plan comes with a complimentary copy of the Legislation & Codes of Practice Reference List, valued at $19.95. This valuable resource provides an up-to-date overview of relevant laws and standards, further supporting your compliance efforts.

Benefits of the Plan

The benefits of implementing the Chain of Responsibility Management Plan are numerous and significant:

• Peace of Mind: It ensures your business is up-to-date with the latest HVNL and CoR requirements, minimising the risk of non-compliance and associated penalties.
• Risk Reduction: Comprehensive approach to managing and reducing risks associated with heavy vehicle operations. This includes proactive measures to identify and address potential hazards.
• Efficiency and Compliance: Streamlines administration and compliance processes, saving time and reducing the potential for legal issues. This leads to smoother operations and better resource management.

Who is it Suitable for

The Chain of Responsibility Management Plan is ideal for transport operators, warehouse managers, fleet managers, and safety officers within the transport and warehousing industry. It equips safety personnel with comprehensive tools and guidelines for effective risk management.

Ensure your business operates safely. Invest in the Chain of Responsibility Management Plan today for a comprehensive approach to managing your transport and warehousing responsibilities.