“TEAM-SAFE” HEALTH & SAFETY
HRTC recognizes its moral and legal responsibility to provide a safe and healthy environment for employees, contractors, customers and the community. We are committed to providing an ongoing commitment to ‘SAFETY’. This commitment extends to ensuring that the oper- ations of any “Team” workplace does not place anyone at any unnecessary risk of injury, illness or damage to property.
HRTC views the legislative requirements as the minimum acceptable standard and will constantly strive to achieve the highest possible standards of occupational health and safety. Transport is a highly legislated industry and over the last few years we have seen a vast amount of new legislation that affects what and how we do things. We devote considerable time ensuring we meet all rules & regulations concerning our industry. A few examples of these standards are:
HRTC are members of the International Quality Crown (IQC) and Zero Harm to ensure we are updated with all legislative changes and proactively review and update our policies and procedures accordingly.
HRTC employs a full time Work Health & Safety officer (WPHS) who has a Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and IADC Trainer & Assessor. Our HR Manager is trained to Level 3 Chain of Responsibility (COR) compliance.
Our Safety Standards
- All drivers hold relevant certifications and qualifications
- All drivers undergo comprehensive induction and training prior to commencing employment and undergo annual audits
- We have full The National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) accreditation
- All contractors are registered in our Contractor Management System (CMS)
- All drivers carry appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Team drivers and safety Officers conduct complete site safety inspections
- Team provides training for employees and contractors to carry out duties safely whilst meeting all legislative requirements
- Full industry code Work Method Statements are provided
- We have a dedicated “Risk Team” employed to oversee all our safety policies, procedures, training and
- Chain of Responsibility Compliance (COR)
- Full Chain of Responsibility (COR) compliance