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National regulator offers industry Covid-safe resource kit

Series of videos, checklists and templates follows operator requests

 

Popular demand prompts the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) to compile a Covid-19 toolbox talk kit for operators focused on vehicle, workplace and hand hygiene, wearing a facemask and mental health.

As part of the NHVR’s practical industry safety material, Safety Management System suite, the latest kit includes a series of quick guides, videos, checklists and templates on Covid safety.

“Many heavy vehicle businesses are still located within or are required to operate in areas where Covid-19 cases have been reported,” NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto says.

“All transport operators should continue to have safety conversations with their staff and drivers to reduce the risk of transmission within their workplace, when handling freight or interacting with other parties in the supply chain.


A recent NHVR survey highlighted industry’s safety focus


“Today’s release of the toolbox talk kit also aligns with National Safe Work Month, which is a great reminder for operators to continue having frequent and effective safety conversations.

“A recent NHVR Safety Survey showed that while 78 per cent of managers agree that there is an ongoing program of safety promotions and communication, while 52 per cent of drivers and 71 per cent of loaders agreed.

“Toolbox talks are one of the easiest and yet most effective ways to share important safety information and share responsibility for everyone’s safety.”

The material can be easily modified to include company information such as logos and additional topics that are specific to their business, such as how to report safety incidents and what to do if staff are sick or notice symptoms.

The videos, templates, quick guides and checklists are available here www.nhvr.gov.au/sms-toolbox-covid-19

 

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