Changes to TruckSafe Board of Directors

February 21, 2020

          At a recent TruckSafe board meeting some important changes to our Board of Directors positions took place. Karlie Easter has stepped down as Vice Chair to focus more on the family business. Karlie remains firmly committed to TruckSafe and will continue her role as a TruckSafe Director. TruckSafe Board Directors […]

Auto electrician apprentice dies in workshop incident

February 6, 2020

          An 18-year-old apprentice auto electrician has died in an incident at a workshop in Brocklehurst, north of Dubbo. The young worker was found trapped between the cab of the truck and its engine. While investigations are continuing, SafeWork NSW is reminding businesses of their duty to indentify hazards and manage […]

Queensland Government Warns: Leave Your Phone Alone.

January 24, 2020

          The Queensland Government has introduced a $1000 fine and 4 demerit points for illegal phone use. Penalties will apply from 1 February 2020 for people who use their phone illegally while driving or riding. For more information on penalties, head here

Diversity Program Nominations Open

          TruckSafe members are invited to take part in a unique program that will develop diversity champions, promote positive perception of industry and encourage new entrants into the workforce.  The Australian Trucking Association’s Driving Change Diversity Program is a ground-breaking initiative that will celebrate industry diversity, develop diversity champions, and improve […]

Victorian Farm Fatality

          A farmer has died while working on an empty semi-trailer on a property in central Victoria. It is believed the 51 year old man was working with the trailer’s rear gate when it collapsed on top of him. WorkSafe Victoria is investigating.

Truck Driver Struck by Building Materials

          A truck driver sustained serious lacerations to his leg when he was struck by building material which had fallen off a pallet. The incident happened during unloading of the pallets. In situations where multiple types of materials are delivered to site on the same pallet (for example boxes of tiles, […]

WorkSafe Victoria: Truck Driver Dies in Heavy Vehicle Collision

          The 50-year-old was driving along Miller Street Epping shortly after 7am when a protruding rear crane stabilising arm attached to a container truck travelling in the opposite direction hit the driver’s side of his cabin. WorkSafe is investigating the incident. The death brings the number of fatalities to 24, one […]

Consultation Opens on Livestock Regulations (WA)

          Consultation has opened on new regulations to bring (WA) animal welfare rules for transport of livestock into line with other States and Territories. The draft Animal Welfare (Livestock) Regulations 2019 will implement national standards for livestock land transport and for saleyards and depots. Draft regulations have been released for consultation, with […]

Sun Protection Must be a Priority at Work

          When we head to the beach or send our kids to their sports carnivals, sun protection is a priority. The sun doesn’t disappear when we go to work, sun protection must also be a priority during work hours and when we’re out on the road. Skin cancer is preventable, employers […]

Work Related Injury Data Released

          Recently SafeWork Australia released its work related injuries data set for 2018. The Transport, Postal and Warehousing Industry Sector accounted for 38 fatalities or a rate of 5.9 per 100,000 workers There were 44 fatalities from vehicle collision (31% of injury fatalities) 89 of 144 fatalities (62%) were related to […]

The Most Dangerous Part of the Livestock Transport Task

          A timely reminder for TruckSafe members to be aware of the risks when loading and unloading animals A survey of 40 members conducted at the Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Victoria annual conference in August 2019 indicated that: 80 per cent of injuries requiring medical attention that occur during […]

SafeWork NSW Visits to Transport Sector

          SafeWork NSW has flagged it will be visiting businesses in the transport, distribution and warehousing sectors across Sydney/Metropolitan area as part of a Falls from Heights Advisory Program aimed at reducing fall-related injuries. For more information, call SafeWork on 13 10 50 Read more