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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has accepted an enforceable undertaking (EU) from equipment rental hire company Pacific Hire Wangaratta, in response to a severe mass breach.
NHVR Director of Prosecutions Belinda Hughes said Pacific Hire Wangaratta would make significant changes to their operations to prevent a recurrence.
“Pacific Hire Wangaratta has committed over $54,000 towards education initiatives to rectify its safety breaches – a considerable investment that could not have been achieved through a court fine,” Ms Hughes said.
“It demonstrates the company’s commitment to educate, train and raise awareness in complying with the Heavy Vehicle National law.”
Under the EU, the company must deliver a load restraint driver training handbook, which will be made available to industry as a downloadable resource.
Staff will receive training on load restraint requirements and the safe stowing of high-risk equipment, which includes Elevated Work Platform, forklift, and yellow card requirements.
Biannual safety management system audits and reviews will be conducted with senior management, and monthly toolbox meetings, transport procedures and processes will be discussed with staff.
Failures to comply with the EU can lead to a person or entity being prosecuted.
To read more about the enforceable undertaking visit: https://www.nhvr.gov.au/law-policies/enforceable-undertakings