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Parties in the Chain of Responsibility (CoR) have a legal duty – the Primary Duty – to manage the safety of their transport activities. In addition, their executives have a duty to exercise due diligence to ensure the party complies with its duty. Industry Codes of Practice (ICPs) help CoR parties and their executives to comply with these duties.
ICPs provide information and guidance about known hazards and risks associated with heavy vehicle transport activities and describe control measures that can be used to manage those risks. Anyone may use an ICP to improve their understanding of safety and to support the development, implementation, or improvement of their own safety systems, procedures or training.
Heavy vehicle drivers may also benefit from becoming familiar with the contents of an ICP. Among other things, drivers can learn what they should expect from the businesses they work with, including the training, resources and support those businesses should provide.
Owner-drivers can also use the code to better understand and fulfil their responsibilities as a party in the CoR, including their obligations under the Primary Duty.
The NHVR prepares and issues ICPs in partnership with industry groups and associations. We draw on the knowledge and experience of industry members to develop the content of each ICP and ensure that recommended controls are practical and effective.
Feedback
The NHVR values feedback from industry and welcomes comments on all issued ICPs. Feedback may be provided at any time and will typically be considered during an ICPs next scheduled review. Where feedback identifies a significant safety concern, the NHVR may review and amend the code before its scheduled review date. To provide feedback please email codes@nhvr.gov.au
