Heavy Vehicle Specification
Requirements and systems / protocols for Heavy Vehicles operating in the Australian Energy Production Industry.
Standardisation
Challenge
Operating Heavy Vehicles in urban and field / remote locations presents one of our Industry's highest risks. Movements of Heavy Vehicles are subject to special legislative requirements related to loads, fatigue and maintenance management, record keeping and other matters. Clear, simple and consistent Industry requirements and systems / protocols enhances the safe use of Heavy Vehicles in our Industry.
Result
Safer Together has published a Heavy Vehicle Specification.
The Specification describes risk-based requirements for Heavy Vehicles, as well as requirements for driver competency and transportation of non-dangerous liquid loads. It applies to all vehicles operated by companies and contractors working in both urban and rural/remote areas with a gross vehicle mass of more than 4.5t and/or a combination that includes a vehicle with a gross vehicle mass of more than 4.5t.
The Specification has recently been updated to address changes in vehicle technology (particularly in relation to driver fatigue and distraction monitoring equipment), operating environment and regulatory requirements identified over the last four years of implementation.
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