CMPA Publications (Issue 35)

Business tools to manage your transport operations

THE tools outlined below have been developed to assist Members in compliance with the Owner Drivers and Forestry Contractors Act 2005 and Chain of Responsibility requirements.

Transport Contract

The CMPA has invested enormous amounts of time and effort into the production of the ‘Conditions of Contract for the Hiring of Cartage Contractors to Transport Quarry Materials’ (or ‘Transport Contract’).

With approval from the ACCC, the contract is designed as a template (published on CD ROM) for negotiation between quarry owners/operators and transport owner-drivers.

For further information on how the contract can be tailored to suit your individual circumstances or to purchase the template on CD ROM please contact the CMPA.

On Road Tip Truck Pre Start & End Day Safety Checklist

This latest checklist, as introduced in the previous issue of the CMPA News, was developed in response to a number of requests for Members to include On Road Tip Trucks in the series of Pre Start & End Day Safety Checklists.

The checklist is to be used as a preventative measure to ensure all required areas of ‘on road vehicles’ are checked before, during and at the end of production.

The function of the checklist is to ensure that:

• All employees operating on road vehicles conduct safety and maintenance checks on the equipment
• The equipment is in a safe and acceptable working order before commencing or finishing work
• The equipment is monitored during operation
• There is a record of inspection and a document path for initiating issues and recording any mechanical or safety concerns.

For further information, a sample copy, or to purchase the On Road Tip Truck Pre Start & End Day Safety Checklist, please contact the CMPA.

On Road Truck Pickup & Delivery Checklist

This latest publication, as introduced in the previous issue of the CMPA News, is completely different from the other publications produced by the CMPA.

Whilst our standard Pre Start & End Day Safety Checklists primarily require operators to conduct safety and maintenance checks specifically relating to the items of equipment, the On Road Truck Pickup & Delivery Checklist has been developed to review the actual site.

The function of the checklist is to ensure that:

• A review of the site occurs before delivery is made
• Chain of Responsibility requirements are considered
• A record of work undertaken is maintained

This completion of this checklist is important as it protects you, the customer and the hirer.

The checklist consists of three sections being:

• At pickup
• At customer’s site
• Proof of delivery

The At Pickup section requires the completion of the load details and additional comments or instructions. The driver is also reminded to keep safety issues in mind when picking up material/prior to leaving the site.

The At Customer’s Site section requires that various items have been inspected and confirmed including ensuring the equipment and area are safe and stable and includes the opportunity to record any issues such as site access, waiting time, etc.

The procedure for completing the Proof of Delivery section will be determined by the Supervisor and may require an initial by the Weighbridge Officer, a record of kilometres travelled, etc.

For further information, a sample copy, or to purchase the On Road Truck Pickup & Delivery Checklist, please contact the CMPA.

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