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CHAIN OF RESPONSIBILITY MANAGEMENT PLAN
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CHAIN OF RESPONSIBILITY
MANAGEMENT PLAN
Site Details
Client: Sydney Metro
Site Name: The Bays Road Relocation Works
Project Number: 6119
Document ID Code: 6119-WHS-MP-002
2020 Georgiou Group Pty Ltd
Reproduction of this document, in whole or in part, in any format or media is prohibited without express permission from the authorised Quality Representative of Georgiou.
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Version Date Revision Details HSE Representative Project Manager
A 06/11/2020 Draft for Review Karen Quantick Brad Collins
B 11/11/2020 Updated following
comments Karen Quantick Brad Collins
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE ................................................................................. 5
1.1 Commitment to Chain of Responsibility (CoR) .......................................................... 5
1.2 Objectives and Targets ...................................................................................... 5
1.2.1 Breach Category Definitions ............................................................................... 6
1.3 Amendments and Authorisation ........................................................................... 7
1.4 Communication of Plan ...................................................................................... 8
1.5 Terminology & Definitions .................................................................................. 8
2. SCOPE OF WORKS................................................................................................. 8
2.1 Location ......................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Site Map ....................................................................................................... 10
3. STRUCTURE AND RESPONSIBILITIES ........................................................................ 10
3.1 HSE Organisational Structure ............................................................................. 10
3.2 Roles and Responsibilities ................................................................................. 10
4. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 14
4.1 Chain of Responsibility (CoR) ............................................................................. 14
5. KEY HAZARDS .................................................................................................... 14
6. HAZARD & RISK IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL ......................................................... 14
6.1 Identification of Controls & Managing Risks ........................................................... 14
6.2 Hierarchy of Control........................................................................................ 14
6.2.1 Evaluate the Identification of Controls for Managing Risks ...................................... 15
6.3 Site Health and Safety Risk Analysis .................................................................... 15
7. CONSULTATION & COMMUNICATION........................................................................ 16
8. PROCEDURE ...................................................................................................... 16
8.1 Procurement of Services involving Transport ........................................................ 17
8.2 Delivery & Removal of Materials, Plant, Equipment, Precast Products ......................... 18
8.3 Receipt of Deliveries (Materials etc) ................................................................... 20
9. APPLICATION .................................................................................................... 20
9.1 Subcontractors & Suppliers ............................................................................... 20
9.2 On Site Compliance & Controls .......................................................................... 21
9.2.1 Vehicle Loads ................................................................................................ 21
9.2.2 Fitness for Work ............................................................................................. 22
9.2.3 Fatigue Management ....................................................................................... 23
9.2.4 Work Diaries ................................................................................................. 25
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9.2.5 Speeding ...................................................................................................... 25
9.2.6 Heavy Vehicle Inspection Checklist ...................................................................... 26
9.2.7 Audits & Reviews ............................................................................................ 26
9.2.8 Continuous Improvement .................................................................................. 26
9.3 CoR Non-conformance, Breaches, Consequence ..................................................... 26
10. COR INCIDENT ................................................................................................. 27
10.1 CoR Incident Response ................................................................................... 27
11. TRAINING ....................................................................................................... 27
12. RESOURCES ..................................................................................................... 28
13. LEGISLATION ................................................................................................... 28
13.1 Referenced Legislation ................................................................................... 29
14. APPENDICES / ATTACHMENTS .............................................................................. 30
14.1 Appendix 1 References – CoR Letter .................................................................. 31
14.2 Appendix 2 - Heavy Vehicle Inspection Checklist .................................................. 32
14.3 Appendix 3 – Delivery Driver Induction Record .................................................... 34
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1. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
The purpose of this Chain of Responsibility Management Plan is to ensure road transport operations
directly caused by or resulting from project works are conducted safely for all road users without causing
damage to assets, infrastructure or having adverse effects on the environment or community.
The purpose of this Management Plan is to describe the obligations within the Chain of Responsibility to be
managed so that the site and those engaged will:
Comply with all applicable legislation. Take all reasonable steps to prevent breaches of the Chain of Responsibility from occurring.
This Management Plan is written in accordance with HSE Legal & Compliance Standards relating to
Company operations. The development of this Management Plan has been based upon the risks and
opportunities identified, and specifically address Client, contractual, legal and other obligations.
1.1 Commitment to Chain of Responsibility (CoR)
Georgiou is committed to conducting its business in compliance with all relevant National & State Laws,
regulations and guides.
Georgiou has a commitment to informing all employees and contractors (‘personnel’) of their obligations
as they relate to their duties incorporating the ideals of safe work environments for personnel by its
commitment and compliance with Chain of Responsibility and recognising its various roles within the Chain
of Responsibility through the development of procedures & systems checks to facilitate compliance.
In order to meet the intended outcomes Georgiou commit to;-
Fatigue Management; promote appropriate scheduling and rest breaks, monitor work and driving hours,
provide or promote training for key personnel.
Speeding; ensure scheduling, policies and procedures (supported by suitable training) are being
undertaken and monitored.
Loading requirements-
Mass limits; ensure load mass is known and considered when assigning vehicles, distribution of loads and
load patterns followed, covered or containerised.
Dimension; ensure design considerations, policies, procedures and training for applicable personnel has
taken place for those planning transportation including the selection of routes & site access/egress.
Vehicle maintenance; ensure vehicles are roadworthy, subject to maintenance and servicing, (in
accordance with OEM recommendations/requirements)
Breach Reporting; provide to the regulatory body (RMS Compliance & Regulatory Services) all relevant
information relating to CoR breach occurrence.
1.2 Objectives and Targets
Under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), fatigue management, mass, dimension and loading and
speed compliance offences are categorised according to the risk they present. The categorisation
recognises the potential damage to road infrastructure and that risk to people’s safety increases with the
severity of the offence. This method of categorisation has been utilised by the project to develop the
following targets and objectives based on the ‘Categories of Breaches’ as defined by the National Heavy
Vehicle Regulator which takes into consideration the legislated limits, potential risk to peoples safety,
potential damage to road infrastructure when determining the category of breach.
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# COR Obligation Target/Objectives Records / Measures
Responsibility and Timeframe
Mass and dimension
Ensuring trucks leave sites within the mass carrying constraints and that the mass is distributed across the truck axles, and ensuring dimension limits are adhered to.
CoR Heavy
Vehicle
Inspection
Checklist –
Beakon App
Supervisor
Load Restraint
Ensuring that when trucks are loaded that the load is adequately secured to the vehicle.
CoR Heavy
Vehicle
Inspection
Checklist –
Beakon App
Supervisor
Driver Fatigue
Ensuring that drivers are well rested and are given adequate time to take their scheduled rest breaks, and taking into consideration the amount of hours worked.
CoR Heavy
Vehicle
Inspection
Checklist –
Beakon App
HV Operator
Speed
Ensuring that the driver’s routes are realistic and safe and that demands are not imposed on the driver that may result in a driver putting themselves or others at risk. Schedules need to take into account the distance that needs to be covered, traffic conditions and delays at receiving sites.
CoR Heavy
Vehicle
Inspection
Checklist –
Beakon App
Engineer
Maintenance
Ensuring that trucks are free of defects, mechanically safe and in proper working order before a vehicle enters the road network.
CoR Heavy
Vehicle
Inspection
Checklist –
Beakon App
HV Operator
1.2.1 Breach Category Definitions
Minor Breach – risk of someone gaining a minor unfair commercial advantage over those who
operate legally with no risk to safety or people.
Substantial Breach – risk of damage to infrastructure, increasing traffic congestion and unfair
competition. It may involve some risk to safety although not an appreciable risk.
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Severe Breach – appreciable risk to safety, more severe risk to infrastructure, greater risk of
traffic congestion or greater level of unfair competition.
Critical Breach – contravention of fatigue regulated maximum work time and/or minimum rest
time which would adversely affect the drivers ability to drive
NOTE: Risks are divided into ‘breakpoint’ categories where e.g. Mass, Dimension and Loading
offences/breaches range from ‘minor’ to ‘substantial’ and ‘severe’. A fatigue management offence will
by comparison range between ‘Minor’, ‘Substantial’, ‘Severe’ & ‘Critical’
Target expressed as a percentage of the number of vehicle movements during a rolling 12 month period
Breach Category
COR Obligation Minor Substantial Severe Critical
Mass 10 % 2% 0% 0%
Load security /
dimension 10% 2% 0% 0%
Fatigue 0% 0% 0% 0%
Fitness to work 0% 0% 0% 0%
Service &
Maintenance 10% 0% 0% 0%
Speeding 0% 0% 0% 0%
1.3 Amendments and Authorisation
This Management Plan is approved by the Project Manager, their Line Manager and a Representative from
the HSE Department.
This Management Plan and other related documents will be reviewed annually or as a result of:
Changes to Company procedures or processes.
Changes to key personnel or resources.
Changes in legal and other obligations.
Findings from an audit or inspection.
Findings from a significant incident or near miss.
Significant changes to site conditions and/or work methods; or
Instructions from the Client or the OSH Committee (if established).
Reviews shall be undertaken in consultation with key stakeholders to ensure all work locations and
impacts are considered. A record of the date and comments relating to any revisions of this document
shall be included in the revision table.
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The Project Manager is required to approve and authorise all future amendments to this Management
Plan.
1.4 Communication of Plan
The Project Manager is accountable for ensuring:
Location and access to the management plans will be communicated at induction.
Site communication forums will also be used to communicate specific requirements of the plans.
Any changes made to the Management Plan are communicated to all affected persons on the site.
1.5 Terminology & Definitions
Terms and definitions used within this document are further explained in Georgiou’s Terminology &
Definitions Guideline.
Additional terminology and definitions specific to this management plan are detailed below:
Terminology & Definitions
Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL)
Establishes a national scheme for facilitating and regulating the use of heavy vehicles on roads.
Chain of Responsibility (CoR)
All parties in the road transport supply chain have specific obligations under the law to prevent a breach. It is called the CoR and it requires every responsible person in the supply chain to take positive steps to prevent mass, load restraint, dimension, fatigue and speed offences.
Road A Road is defined under this act as an area that is open to or used by the public or has one of its uses as the driving or riding of motor vehicles.
Responsible Person
The ‘responsible person’ concept makes the laws applicable to a wide category of relevant persons responsible for the transport of goods. For example:
Heavy vehicle drivers must drive safely and within speed and work/rest hour limits. Loaders must load a vehicle safely and within mass and load restraint requirements to ensure the load is safe for transport. Consignors must ensure the delivery of goods does not require the driver to exceed the permitted number of driving hours, fail to have minimum rest periods or exceed the speed limits.
A more comprehensive list of ‘responsible persons’ is contained within Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW) No 42a Part 1.2 Interpretation, clause 5. Definitions.
2. SCOPE OF WORKS
Sydney Metro is proposing to configure the internal port road network at Rozelle to facilitate the orderly
urban renewal of the Bays West area while maintaining access to the White Bay Cruise Terminal and other
port operations at Glebe Island and White Bay. This includes long-term urban renewal initiatives for the
Bays West area and works for various future developments within the locality, including critical works for
the proposed Sydney Metro West. The proposal also provides the opportunity to improve road safety by
reducing conflicting traffic movements in the internal port road network.
The proposal would be completed in two phases and would comprise the following key features:
Reconfiguration of the intersection at Port Access Road / Sommerville Road / Solomons Way
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Relocation of Port Access Road to the south-west
Line marking and signage at Port Access Road, Sommerville Road and Solomons Way in the east of the
proposal site to establish one-way flows and reduce conflicting traffic movements
Relocation of Cement Australia Truck Parking Licenced Area to the north-east.
2.1 Location
The proposal is located in an established industrial and port context at Rozelle, within the Inner West
Council local government area.
The ‘proposal site’ refers to the area that would be directly impacted by the proposal as shown in Figure
1-1. The proposal site is largely disused with the exception of the Port Access Road and port related lease
areas including a Cement Australia Truck Parking Licenced Area to service Cement Australia’s operations
at the Glebe Island Silos. The proposal site is under the ownership of the Port Authority of NSW.
To the north of the proposal site is the existing Port Access Road that supports access to the White Bay
Cruise Terminal and other port operations at White Bay. To the east of the site is the existing Cement
Australia and Sugar Australia Glebe Island Silos and the Gypsum Resources Australia facility. The south-
eastern border of the site is vegetated land adjoining Victoria Road / Western Distributor. The proposed
location for the relocated Cement Australia Truck Parking Licenced Area is currently a hardstand laydown
area used by Port Authority of NSW.
Beyond the proposal site, the wider locality features a mix of land uses, including retail, commercial and
urban services along Robert Street to the north, port and maritime uses to the east (Glebe Island and
White Bay) and to the south, and City West Link Road and residential dwellings to the west in Rozelle.
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2.2 Site Map
3. STRUCTURE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1 HSE Organisational Structure
The site organisational structure has been documented in the Project Site Organisational Chart. The Site
Organisational Chart identifies the roles including the Corporate HSE Team that will support the site in
fulfilling their HSE responsibilities.
3.2 Roles and Responsibilities
The Project Manager is accountable to the Regional Construction Manager for the performance of the
project and the implementation of the project’s management plans.
Project Director / Manager
The Project Manager is accountable for creating an exemplary safety culture and execution of the management system on their site and will:
Be accountable for ensuring distribution and communication of plan. Ensure that instances of CoR breaches or non-conformance are investigated and recorded in
Beakon, Georgiou’s record management software.
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Project Director / Manager
Ensure that corrective actions are developed and communicated to all parties involved to address CoR breaches & non-conformances to eliminate repeat offences.
Hold monthly site meetings that include a review of compliance with the CoR, monitoring implementation and effectiveness of the management system.
Ensure their direct reports fulfil their responsibilities and achievement of KPI’s. Support workers to immediately stop any ‘At Risk Behaviour’ identified during any work
activities. Undertake assessments as per Beakon App
Senior Project Engineer, Project Engineer & Site Engineer
The Senior Project Engineer and Project Engineers are responsible for creating an exemplary safety culture and ensuring adherence to management systems on site through:
Participating in site meetings including the review of compliance with the CoR, monitoring implementation and effectiveness of the management system.
Assist in the identification and resolution of CoR issues arising within their construction area of responsibility.
Ensure effective communication of required standards, special conditions and/or scope of works in respect of CoR to subcontractors & suppliers.
Support workers to immediately stop any ‘At Risk Behaviour’ identified during their work activities.
Undertake assessments as per Beakon App
Superintendent & Supervisor
The Superintendent & Supervisors are responsible for creating an exemplary safety culture and ensuring adherence to the Management System on their site. The Superintendent & Supervisors are responsible for approving the commencement of works and to allocate necessary resources to complete a job safely in accordance with the Chain of Responsibility and will:
Demonstrate commitment to HSE by monitoring the workplace to ensure safe work practices are adhered to by way of routine checks for compliance with the Chain of Responsibility.
Demonstrating through their actions and behaviour that safety and compliance with Heavy Vehicle National Laws (specifically those matters relating to Chain of Responsibility) are core values.
Hold all persons (Georgiou & subcontractors) accountable for the fulfilment of their duty and obligation as identified within the Chain of Responsibility.
Allocate work to ensure appropriate supervision for those with lesser experience. Ensure appropriate and necessary plant and equipment is provided to carry out their work safely
and without undue harm to other road users, the environment, assets, infrastructure or community.
Undertake assessments as per Beakon App
HS Advisor
To create in conjunction with the Project Manager an exemplary safety culture and implement the company’s HSE management system. The HS Representative will:
Demonstrate through their actions and behaviour that the Chain of Responsibility is a core value. Hold accountable staff, subcontractors and suppliers for the fulfilment of their CoR
responsibilities. Provide coaching and mentoring for behavioural & practical changes.
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HS Advisor
Work closely with all project site personnel, subcontractors & suppliers to assist them in understanding their CoR responsibilities and the procedures they need to comply with.
Monitor Chain of Responsibility controls and compliance on site. Collect and analyse data to review Chain of Responsibility performance and communicate those
matters to the Project Manager and wider project team. Immediately stop actual or potential breaches from progressing in respect of CoR. Lead incident investigations & provide assistance to the Project Manager and project team to
identify and implement resulting corrective actions. Undertake assessments as per Beakon App
Loading / Unloading Manager (for any goods in the vehicle)
Loading / Unloading Manager means the person who supervises loading / unloading or manages the premises where this occurs
Typically the responsibility of Site Engineers, Supervisors, Leading Hands & Labourers and must ensure that;-
Loading a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle will not cause or contribute to the driver driving while impaired by fatigue or in contravention of road transport laws.
Loading manager responsibilities include ensuring the vehicle’s load:
Doesn't exceed the dimension or mass limits. Cannot become unstable, move or fall off the vehicle. Undertake assessments as per Beakon App
Consignor (of any goods for transport by the vehicle that are in the vehicle)
Consignor, means a person who engages a particular operator of a heavy vehicle, either directly or through an agent or other intermediary, to transport goods for the person by road for commercial purposes and is responsible to ensure that;-
Loads do not exceed vehicle mass or dimension limits; Goods carried on your behalf are able to be appropriately secured; Operators carrying freight containers have a valid Container Weight Declaration; Your delivery requirements do not require or encourage drivers to: Exceed the speed limits; Exceed regulated driving hours; Fail to meet the minimum rest requirements; Drive while impaired by fatigue.
Consignee (of any goods in the vehicle)
Consignee, of goods means a person who has been named as the intended consignee of the goods in the transport documentation or actually receives the goods after completion of their road transport; but does not include a person who merely unloads the goods. The Consignee / Receiver have the same responsibilities as the Consigner / Dispatcher plus;-
Must not knowingly encourage or reward a breach of the mass, dimension, load restraint or driving hours laws
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Loader (of any goods in the vehicle)
Loader means a person loads goods in a heavy vehicle, and is a loader of goods in a heavy vehicle, if the person is a person who loads the vehicle, or any container that is in or part of the vehicle, with the goods for road transport.
Typically the responsibility of Site Engineers, Supervisors, Leading Hands & Labourers include;-
Documentation of the load is accurate, not false or misleading. Any goods packed in freight containers or onto pallets / stillage’s etc. don’t exceed the gross
weight or safety approval rating.
Unloader (of any goods in the vehicle)
Unload and unloader— means a person unloads goods in a heavy vehicle, and is an unloader of goods in a heavy vehicle, if the person is a person who unloads from the vehicle, or any container that is in or part of the vehicle, goods that have been transported by road.
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4. INTRODUCTION
4.1 Chain of Responsibility (CoR)
All parties in the road transport supply chain have specific obligations under the law to prevent a breach.
The CoR legislation requires every responsible person in the supply chain to take positive steps to prevent
mass, load restraint, dimension, fatigue and speed offences.
All those with responsibility for activities that affect compliance with road transport laws may be held
legally accountable if they do not meet their obligations. CoR legislation recognises the effects of the
actions, inactions and demands of off-road parties in the transport chain.
5. KEY HAZARDS
Throughout the duration of the Bays Road Relocation Project, Georgiou will engage in work that will
require the following road transport activities to occur:
Load & haul of bulk materials along the public highway.
Delivery of heavy plant, equipment & materials to and from site.
With the potential resultant risks present of:
Driver fatigue.
Load restraint & suitability of transport for the mass of the load.
Mass and Dimension management.
Fitness for work (including but not limited to alcohol & drugs).
Maintenance & servicing of transport vehicles; and
Speeding.
Vulnerable Road Users. (Please refer to the Site Specific CTMP (PDCS ref: SMWSDDS-GRG-TBY-TF-
000021) for controls and mitigation measures)
6. HAZARD & RISK IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL
The following documents provide further information in regards to this topic:
HSE Risk and Operational Control Standard Change Management Procedure HSE Design Management Procedure
6.1 Identification of Controls & Managing Risks
The set of control options to determine the most effective control method(s) for the risk(s) associated
with each hazard or aspect will be systematically evaluated. In responding to risks all existing relevant
management, technical systems and procedures that control risk are to consulted and utilised if
applicable. If any existing controls are not reliable they should not be included. In many circumstances it
is unlikely that any one-control measure identified will be a complete solution. Control measures
identified should be prioritised firstly by effectiveness and then by achievability within a reasonable
timeframe.
6.2 Hierarchy of Control
The following hierarchy of control will be applied to controlling health and safety risks within Georgiou.
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Figure 1 Hierarchy of Control Matrix
This hierarchy recognises that the best controls act on the environment, not on the people in it. The hierarchy is:
Eliminate the hazard altogether. For example by removing the hazard or stopping a dangerous work practice. If that is not practicable;
Substitute or replace the hazard with a less hazardous one. For example replace the hazardous substance with a non-hazardous one
Engineering controls to isolate or reduce the risk, for example, enclose the hazard or use exhaust ventilation. If that is not practicable;
Administrative controls, for example, job rotation or lockout procedures. If that is not practicable;
Personal protective clothing and equipment. Reliance on the use of personal protective clothing and equipment by itself is the least acceptable control measure. It should only be used as an interim measure until a more reliable solution can be found or when other controls are not practicable.
Where eliminating is not possible a combination of substitution, isolation, engineering, administration and
PPE controls will be adopted to reduce the risk to ALARP. In many instances the most effective control of
risk will involve a combination of the above methods.
Note: Only Elimination, Substitution, Isolation and Engineering controls can reduce the consequence and
likelihood rating. Administration and PPE can only affect the likelihood rating; they cannot affect the
consequence rating.
6.2.1 Evaluate the Identification of Controls for Managing Risks
The controls identified for the managing risks will be evaluated to assess their effectiveness. Risks are to
be reduced as far as reasonably practical. Addition controls to reduce the risk should still be considered
even if the initial risk assessment gives a tolerable risk rating. If the Risk Rating is Medium- High additional
risk controls are to be sought to reduce the risk to a level that is as low as reasonably practical (ALARP).
Any work or exposure where the risk identified in Extreme is not to be performed or enter into.
6.3 Site Health and Safety Risk Analysis
The Site Team has undertaken a construction risk assessment workshop (CRAW) and developed a HSE Risk
Register. The site HSE Risk Register is based on the Master Risk Register and incorporates the Company’s
mandatory controls and any additional site specific hazards and controls. This Management Plan and has
been written to comply with the HSE Risk Register.
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Transport activities on site will be undertaken in accordance with the identified risks and controls
contained within HSE Risk Register. The HSE Risk Register will be made available to workers. All risk
workshops undertaken will consider CoR and Road Safety Risks.
7. CONSULTATION & COMMUNICATION
All parties within the CoR share the responsibility for the safety of transport activities with others and
therefore it is essential that parties consult and work together to identify and control risks that may
contribute to breaches of the HVNL CoR.
WHS legislation includes the requirement that if more than one person has a duty in relation to the same
matter, each person with the duty must, as far as is reasonably practicable consult, co-operate and co-
ordinate activities with all persons who have a duty of care in relation to that matter.
To effectively implement and maintain compliance with CoR, Georgiou will develop and maintain lines of
communication with everyone in the CoR and discuss the key responsibilities of each party in the chain,
the hazards involved in each party’s activities, the precautions taken to avoid these hazards and any
information that may be needed to ensure drivers and others do not breech the Heavy Vehicle National
Law (HVNL).
Consultation and communication of CoR will be dependent on individual circumstances but will essentially
require that duty holders involved in the transport activity, (e.g. load manager, distribution centre,
schedulers, sub-contracted drivers etc.) are identified and dialogue commenced as soon as they are
identified.
Consultation may occur as part of contractual obligations or as part of commercial discussions at the time
when engaging a transport service and will also depend on circumstances relating to the nature of the
work, the extent of the interactions & changes during a journey such as unplanned delays.
Effective communications and consultation will best be achieved by discussing;-
timing and process for the collection of delivery of goods, plant & equipment,
who has control or influence over the various aspects of the work or environment in which the
work is undertaken,
with each party their knowledge and understanding of the hazards and risk associated with the
work,
ways in which the activities of each party impact of affect the work,
what information is needed by other parties to ensure they do not directly (or indirectly)
influence, cause or encourage a breach of CoR,
whether the activities of others may introduce or increase hazards or risks,
what each party will be doing to control risk,
what further communication may be needed to monitor and identify safety and changes.
8. PROCEDURE
The table below outlines the steps that exist during transport operations to & from the project site and
the requirements to be actioned in order to comply with CoR requirements.
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8.1 Procurement of Services involving Transport
Step Role Requirement Actions Responsibility
1. Procurement of Transport Services (direct) including Subcontractors utilising their own HV’s for transportation
Evaluate potential transport providers prior to executing contract.
Ensure potential vendors have systems in place to meet CoR requirements
Complete and approve;- Subcontractor-Supplier Pre-contract Assessment
Provide copy of this CoR Management Plan and applicable attachments.
Review response to ensure CoR systems & documentation is complete & adequate.
Senior Project Engineer / Project Engineer
Raise and execute Contract
Ensure CoR requirements are a condition of the contract
Ensure CoR clause included within contracts.
Maintain records of correspondence / transmittal of information in DMS
Contracts Administrator
2. Subcontractors (indirect) transport of plant / equipment & materials
Evaluate potential transport providers prior to executing contract.
Ensure potential vendors have systems in place to meet CoR requirements
Complete and approve;- Subcontractor-Supplier Pre-contract Assessment
Provide a copy of this CoR Management Plan and applicable attachments to subcontractor.
Subcontractor Management to Review response to this plan by their nominated transport service providers and provide required evidence to Georgiou project management
CoR systems & documentation is complete & adequate.
Senior Project Engineer / Project Engineer
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Step Role Requirement Actions Responsibility
Copies of documents and assessments scanned and retained in project DMS.
Raise and execute Contract
Ensure CoR requirements are a condition of the contract
Ensure CoR clause included within contracts.
Maintain records of correspondence / transmittal of information in DMS
Contracts Administrator
8.2 Delivery & Removal of Materials, Plant, Equipment, Precast Products
Step Role Requirement Actions Responsibility
3. Delivery / removal of materials, plant, equipment, pre-cast products (e.g. concrete drainage pipes/pits) including transfer between site locations via public roads
Request attendance of HV’s & driver/s for transportation task
Ensure delivery drivers have the required qualification / competence for the vehicle & task Ensure the delivery request doesn’t require a driver to;-
Transport goods that go beyond vehicle dimension or mass limits (provide known details of mass & dimension of load to transport scheduler)
Inappropriately secure the load
Exceed the permitted number of driving hours
Fail to have minimum rest periods)
Exceed the speed limits (speed limiters, GPS tracking, delivery / consignment records & dockets)
Transport company to forward driver competencies prior to transport Conduct periodic checks for compliance by checking / reviewing;-
Loads are secured in accordance to NTC Load Restraint Guide 2018.
Drivers maintain a completed log book and produce on request.
Require employer / driver logs record driving hours & rosters & comply with employers Fatigue Management Policy and procedures.
Where available GPS & tracking data retained & monitored
Consignor / Dispatcher Driver Loader Senior Project Engineer / Project Engineer H&S Rep
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Step Role Requirement Actions Responsibility
Mandatory D&A Alcohol testing conducted in accordance with Georgiou Drug & Alcohol Testing procedure
Packing / Loading of plant / equipment (not loose fill material e.g. soil, general fill, sand etc.)
Ensure the vehicles load :
Does not exceed the dimension of mass limit
Cannot become unstable, move, or fall off the vehicle
Ensure that when goods are packed the documentation of the load is accurate
Use OneApp “Precast Delivery Acceptance Record to ensure requirements are met & recorded & the Drivers signs /acknowledge form.
Compliance with NTC Load Restraint Guide 2018.
Load Sheets / records.
Weighbridge records. Load Cell calibration
Person loading truck / driver Senior Project Engineer / Project Engineer / H&S Advisor
Loading loose fil type materials e.g. sand, soil etc. for transfer for delivery to / from site & between site locations via public roads.
Ensure the vehicles load :
Does not exceed the dimension of mass limit
Cannot become unstable, move, or fall off the vehicle i.e. tailgates secured & locked, environmental tarps in place & operational
Loose materials removed
Loader to follow directions from driver regarding load mass, distribution. Periodic sample inspection & review of Heavy Vehicle movements using “Heavy Vehicle Inspection Checklist”
Compliance with NTC Load Restraint Guide 2018.
Load Sheets / records.
Weighbridge records. Load Cell calibration
Person loading truck / driver Senior Project Engineer / Project Engineer / H&S Advisor
Transport of goods to site
Scheduling and driver management responsibility lies with the Transport company engaged by Georgiou and its subcontractors. Transporter must demonstrate its CoR systems prior to engagement by Georgiou - see step 1. Georgiou’s role is to ensure Transport companies engaged by Georgiou have systems to meet CoR requirements, implement these systems when providing services to Georgiou and notify the transporter should breaches of the requirements be observed.
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8.3 Receipt of Deliveries (Materials etc)
Step Role Requirement Actions Responsibility
4.
Receipt of Delivery
Receiving goods (ie raw materials, etc)
Ensure delivery requests are not knowingly encouraging or rewarding a breach of CoR i.e. exceeding the mass, dimension, load restraint, driving hours (fatigue), Drugs & Alcohol, speeding & maintenance.
Ensure contractual
arrangements do not provide any incentive / reward for breaching CoR requirements.
Report any observed breaches to Transporter and monitor deliveries to site for compliance.
Senior Project Engineer / Project Engineer / H&S Advisor
9. APPLICATION
9.1 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontractors and suppliers are required to comply with all obligations (in respect of CoR) detailed
within ‘Special Conditions’ or ‘Scope of Work’ documentation provided at engagement namely:
1. The Subcontractor/Supplier of goods and services to Georgiou must comply, and ensure that its
subcontractors/suppliers and service providers comply with all laws relating to the Chain of
Responsibility including but not limited to Heavy Vehicle National Laws, to the extent applicable and
cooperate with Georgiou and any other duty holders for compliance.
2. All subcontractors/suppliers will be required to work in accordance with legal, Client & Georgiou
requirements. Nothing in this plan relieves the subcontractor or supplier from fully understanding and
complying with health, safety or environmental requirements and practices required by applicable
Codes of Practice, Acts and Regulations as administered by Federal, State and Local Governments in
the locality of the contracted worksite.
3. All subcontractors and suppliers will comply with and ensure compliance by their subcontractors /
suppliers with the relevant jurisdictions Chain of Responsibility legislation. This includes, but is not
limited to ensuring systems are in place to prevent breaches of road transport laws when transporting
goods, services, materials & equipment to and from Georgiou operational sites resulting from:
- Over-mass and/or over size loads.
- Unsecured loads.
- Driver fatigue.
- Fitness for work (including but not limited to consumption of illicit drugs and alcohol).
- Speeding.
- Maintenance & servicing of transport vehicles.
Georgiou and its Subcontractors / Suppliers will only engage reputable transport companies who keep
accurate and up to date records of vehicle servicing and driver hours, and/or utilise GPS satellite tracking
in their vehicles.
Once subcontractors have been engaged, an audit structure will be developed on a risk based approach for
each supply chain. In addition random audits of subcontractors, suppliers & their transport providers will
take place to ensure compliance requirements are both addressed and met. This will include:
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Auditing of transport vehicle log books and service records to confirm compliance with vehicle
servicing requirements.
Auditing transport company timesheets and/or log books to ensure compliance with regulations
regarding driver working hours and breaks.
Auditing transport company records to confirm GPS satellite tracking information from vehicles is
being recorded (including speeds and routes etc.) and the appropriate action is being taken
regarding any non-compliances.
Auditing Transport Company training records to ensure that driver competency assessments are
being undertaken for all drivers.
Subcontractors and suppliers with obligations in respect of CoR will be required to provide the information
specified within NSW, QLD, Vic Evidence of Compliance with Chain of Responsibility Legislation
Letter (see Appendix)
9.2 On Site Compliance & Controls
Georgiou will ensure that the movement of any load using the highway and adjacent roads is conducted in
accordance with the CoR in that:
Delivery Driver inductions shall be carried out on all delivery to site. This will be completed using the
Appendix3 Delivery Driver inductions form. Any abnormalities or non – compliance will be a trigger point
for further investigation.
All persons engaged at the site undergo random BAC testing and random drug screening in accordance with
the Georgiou Drug & Alcohol Testing Procedure.
Heavy vehicles used to transfer loose materials such as spoil or rock will be fitted with load cell devices or
similar, or a process will be developed to ensure overloading does not occur.
All loads will be covered.
Loads such as plant will be appropriately secured in accordance with the Load Restraint Guide 2018 to
prevent accidental movement or loss;
Site rules regarding speeding will be enforced and include surrounding roads.
All plant & trucks will be required to provide evidence of servicing & maintenance in accordance with OEM
recommendations and that the persons conducting inspections and maintenance activities are
appropriately trained and competent to determine heavy vehicles comply with roadworthiness and vehicle
standards.
The following processes will be implemented to ensure onsite compliance of CoR responsibilities;
9.2.1 Vehicle Loads
Vehicles engaged for the transport task must be of a rated capacity suitable for the size & type of load.
Details of load mass and dimension must be accurately determined and declared (including supplementary
equipment required to secure the load) to transport contractors, loaders & Drivers.
Loads must be conform to the NHVR guideline; National heavy vehicle mass and dimension limits.
Loads not complying to be prevented from leaving site until the load has been reduced / contained as
required.
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For Bulk Material deliveries & transfers, Drivers are required to;-
Keep weighbridge dockets issued to the vehicle
Using on-board scales to check weights
Keep loading documentation that shows the weight of the load
Know how much weight is allowed on the vehicle when fully loaded
Unless otherwise exempted by the HVNL (NSW) Regulations and travelling under an approved authorisation
from the regulator (RMS) all loads must;-
Comply with the requirements under the Heavy Vehicle (Mas, Dimension and Loading) National
Regulation (NSW).
Line Managers must ensure heavy vehicles operate and comply with the dimension limits and ground.
Clearance requirements set out in Clause 37 and Schedule 6 of the Mass, Dimension & Loading
Regulation.
Loading Managers must ensure that vehicle loading complies with the requirements of Clause 38 and
Schedule 7 of the Mass, Dimension and Loading Regulation in that;-
Vehicles are loaded so that they are stable and remain fit for purpose
Loads do not exceed legal mass and dimension limits
An appropriate method is used to restrain the load so that is unlikely to become
dislodged or fall from the vehicle.
Relevant supply chain parties provide or are provided accurate information about
load dimensions, weight, content (where applicable) / manifests. (NOTE:
container weight declarations are required when transporting freight containers
regardless of the container being loaded or empty.
9.2.2 Fitness for Work
In accordance with Georgiou’s Fitness for Work Policy, no worker will report to work:
with a Blood Alcohol Content (“BAC”) or Breath Alcohol Content (“BrAC”) greater than 0%
under the influence of illicit drugs
under the influence of prescription drugs unless they have been prescribed by a doctor and are being
taken in accordance with the prescription and do not have adverse side effects
under the influence of over the counter drugs unless they are being taken in accordance with the
directions and do not have adverse side effects
Workers including drivers will:
not possess, use, consume, distribute or sell alcohol, illicit or un-prescribed drugs or misuse
prescribed medication while performing work for Georgiou;
inform their supervisor when they are using prescribed medication that may impair their behaviour or
performance; and
inform their supervisor if they are aware or suspect another person is not fit for work.
Georgiou will conduct drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Georgiou’s Drug and Alcohol Testing
Procedure. Workers returning positive results will not be permitted to return to work until they have been
appropriately assessed and cleared to return to work in accordance Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedure.
This may include referral to other professionals and implementation of a Personal Fitness for Work Plan.
As a part of CoR, the Operator will be responsible for ensuring the Driver is fit for work prior to arriving to
site and will be required to produce testing records upon request.
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9.2.3 Fatigue Management
At the heart of the laws for fatigue management is a primary duty - a driver must not drive a fatigue-
regulated heavy vehicle on a road while impaired by fatigue.
Drivers may be impaired by fatigue even when complying with work and rest limits and as such it is
important to spot the signs of fatigue and take a break.
The effect of fatigue on an individual may result in;-
A lack of alertness
Inability to concentrate
Making more mistakes than usual
Drowsiness, falling asleep or micro-sleeps
Difficulty keeping your eyes open
Not feeling refreshed after a sleep
Excessive head nodding or yawning
Blurred vision
Mood changes
Changes to personal health or fitness
And when driving may lead to;-
Near miss or incident
Not keeping in a single lane
Not maintaining a constant speed
Overshooting a sign or line
Poor gear changes
Drivers are required to declare any condition that has or may lead to them exceeding working hours or
inducing a fatigue condition such i.e. illness, disrupted sleep, medication etc.
Drivers, schedulers & project management will monitor and respond to changes in circumstances (such as delays) and report, develop and implement short-term fatigue management measures with schedulers monitoring driver hours.
Each person in the COR must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the driver of a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle does not drive on a road while impaired by fatigue or breach road transport laws relating to fatigue. In addition to this, each person in the COR must take all reasonable steps to ensure a heavy vehicle driver can perform his or her duties without breaching road transport laws.
In addition to the general duty to not drive a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle on a road while fatigued, drivers must comply with certain maximum work and minimum rest limits.
Parties in the supply chain have to take all reasonable steps to prevent the drivers from exceeding these limits. This is similar to occupational health and safety laws and means that drivers must be allowed to stop if they are at risk of exceeding the limits and make alternative arrangements.
The Heavy Vehicle National Law sets three work and rest options.
• Standard hours
• Basic Fatigue Management (BFM)
• Advanced Fatigue Management (AFM)
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9.2.3.1 Standard Hours
Standard hours are the work and rest hours allowed in the HVNL. They are the maximum amount of work and minimum amount of rest possible that can be performed safely without additional safety countermeasures.
9.2.3.2 Basic Fatigue Management
Those operating under NHVAS with Basic Fatigue Management (BFM) accreditation can operate under more flexible work and rest hours, allowing for (among other things) work of up to 14 hours in a 24-hour period.
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9.2.3.3 Advanced Fatigue Management
Rather than setting work and rest hours, AFM offers the flexibility to propose your own hours as long as the fatigue risks of those hours are offset by sleep, rest and other management practices in a compliant fatigue management system. Should a company that is working under AFM be assigned to the project then the management plan must be submitted to Georgiou to review.
9.2.4 Work Diaries
Drivers of a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle are required by the project to create a record of time spent working (including driving time) and resting on a daily basis. The HVNL names the circumstances where the National Driver Work Diary must be used as the method to create this record, (Note: this requirement applies to all Heavy Vehicles utilised in the project delivery & irrespective of operating distances defined in the HVNL).
Work records are to be available for inspection on demand at site and will be used to determine
compliance with Fatigue management or breaches.
Suspected breaches of 'fitness for work' to be raised with driver, vehicle scheduler / transport company.
Non-conformances will be raised (QHEST) and corrective actions identified and issued. Subsequent
breaches may lead to disciplinary action / termination of contract etc.
Sydney Metro project representative will be notified of suspected or actual breaches.
9.2.5 Speeding
The law requires the following vehicles to be fitted with a speed limiter:
Motor Lorries manufactured between 1988 and 1991 with a GVM in excess of 15 tonnes. Buses used to provide a public passenger service manufactured between 1988 and 1991 with a GVM in
excess of 14.5 tonnes Motor lorries manufactured on or after 1 January 1991 with a GVM in excess of 12 tonnes Buses used to provide a public passenger service manufactured on or after 1 January 1991 with a GVM
exceeding 5 tonnes.
For the purposes of this law, a motor lorry is a vehicle that is constructed mainly for use in work or to
convey goods, merchandise, or materials used in trade, business or industry.
The speed limiter requirements apply to all vehicles driven in NSW which fall into the above categories. A
vehicle is not exempted even if it is registered in another state, or the driver is licensed in another state,
or the person responsible for it is from another state.
If a driver suspects that a vehicle's speed limiter may be defective or non-compliant, they must stop
driving, report the problem and attempt to resolve it prior to resuming their journey. Georgiou have a
zero tolerance policy on speed limiter tampering and any vehicles identified will be banned from site and
reported to the regulator.
It is the responsibility of transport contractors and their operators to ensure that speed limiter devices
have been checked at regular intervals to ensure continuing accuracy. Industry practice currently uses
the following methods of checking speed limiters;-
'Roadside' testing – connecting a computer up to the vehicle and accessing the controlling computer
program (usually required to be conducted by a trained mechanic or authorised person)
GPS matching – analysing GPS location/vehicle tracking vs speedo readings to detect any
inconsistencies
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Data download – download the vehicle's speed records and review for instances of speeding, including
permitted speeding over the speed limited range.
Transport contractors are required to nominate how testing is conducted and demonstrate systems are in
place to record outcomes.
Transport contractors are required to declare to project management all instances of potential or actual
breaches of speeding.
For Heavy Vehicle fitted with a speed limiting device, the project requires presentation of a current
Calibration Certificate for the device which provides the following details.
Suspected breaches of 'speeding' will be raised with the driver, vehicle scheduler / Transport
Company.
Non-conformances will be raised (QHEST) and corrective actions identified and issued. Subsequent
breaches may lead to disciplinary action / termination of contract etc.
Sydney Metro project representative will be notified of suspected or actual breaches.
9.2.6 Heavy Vehicle Inspection Checklist
Throughout the duration of the Project, the Heavy Vehicle Inspection Checklist (Appendix 2) shall be used
to randomly inspect a driver to ensure compliance with the CoR Requirements. The project team will be
responsible for carrying out these inspections. A minimum of one inspection is required per month.
9.2.7 Audits & Reviews
The following audits are scheduled for this site; CoR management will be included in the scope of these
audits:
Internal Audit/Review Purpose Commencement On-going requirement
Site HSE Mobilisation Audit
Review achievement towards site start-up activities
Approx. 8 weeks after mobilisation
6 monthly
Client Audit Determine compliance to the client management systems and contract obligations
6 Monthly
The Project Manager will be the principal contact for external auditors wishing to audit the Site’s HSE
systems. The Project Manager will be responsible for responding to any external audits findings.
9.2.8 Continuous Improvement
The audit and management plan review will form the basis of the continuing development of Georgiou’s
role within the CoR in order to further reduce the potential for breaches of CoR and their subsequent
impact through running a more efficient and safe business.
9.3 CoR Non-conformance, Breaches, Consequence
The project management will report all near misses, accidents, incidents and infringements arising from
CoR issues and will provide details of the associated corrective actions in monthly progress reports.
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Where subcontractors or suppliers have been identified as failing to comply with this plan or are in breach
of the CoR, the following actions may be taken:
Breaches of CoR will be assessed for actual, potential severity and consequence.
Subcontractor/supplier will be required to investigate the breach(s) and provide a written
response to the Project Manager detailing the breach and the actions taken and proposed to
prevent further breaches occurring and may include (but not limited to) the following actions;-
Suspension of related subcontractors or suppliers.
Prohibition or expulsion from site of individuals that breach CoR requirements.
Breaches of CoR will be recorded in Beakon in accordance with the Health, Safety & Environment
Notification Requirements & Incident Notification Requirements.
Where applicable, Corrective Actions will be developed, assigned and monitored (in order to prevent
further breaches of CoR from occurring) for completion within the allocated timeframes.
In all instances, Sydney Metro will be notified in accordance with the Sydney Metro Health & Safety
Standard, reporting requirements and provided with copies of the initial & completed reports for all
recorded breaches of CoR.
CoR breaches are to be reported to the regulatory body, (RMS Compliance & Regulatory Services) at the
earliest opportunity and recorded in Beakon.
Reports of CoR breaches will be reviewed, raised and discussed at the Bi-Monthly Eastern Region Business
Unit Safety Meeting (chaired by the Georgiou Eastern Business Unit Executive General Manager or deputy)
10. COR INCIDENT
Scenarios considered to potentially occur through site activities include (but not limited to);-
Loss of load; e.g. tailgate unsecured and loose material deposited on roadway,
Loss of load; unsecured load breaking free / not sufficiently restrained e.g. plant or equipment on
flat bed / semi moving,
Vehicle overloaded; mass limits or axle loads exceeded, burst tyres,
Vehicle sustaining mechanical defect; loss of brakes, combustion.
10.1 CoR Incident Response
Incidence response will be in accordance with the appropriate ‘Scenario Specific Emergency Response
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11. TRAINING
Training in this procedure and associated requirements will be provided by the project to relevant staff.
CoR training is identified within the LEAP & Site training matrix. Nominated (Georgiou) personnel will be
required to complete as scheduled.
Records of training will be maintained by Georgiou’s Learning & Development system (LEAP)
Transport contractors are required to demonstrate that key personnel have received appropriate training.
The following table provides guidance on suitable training based on roles & functions;-
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LOADING AND UNLOADING
All Staff
Introduction to Chain of Responsibility (Awareness)
Introduction to CoR (Awareness)
Introduction to CoR (Awareness)
Key Corporate Staff
Apply Chain of responsibility Legislation, Regulations and Workplace Procedures (Basic)
Basic Fatigue (Awareness)
Basic Loading & Unloading (Awareness)
Level 1 Frontline Staff
TLIF0001: Apply Chain of responsibility Legislation, Regulations and Workplace Procedures (Level 1)
Apply Fatigue Management Strategies (TLIF2010)
Load and unload goods/cargo (TLID2004)
Level 2 Supervisors, Senior Project Eng, Project Eng, Site Eng
TLIF0002: Administer Chain of Responsibility Policies and Procedures (Level 2)
Administer the implementation of Fatigue Management strategies (TLIF3063)
Load and unload goods/cargo (TLID2004)
Level 3 Project Director & Project Manager
TLIF0003: Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure chain of responsibility compliance (Level 3)
Manage Fatigue Management policy and procedures (TLIF4064)
Load and unload goods/cargo (TLID2004)
Level 4 Executive CoR executive Briefing CoR executive Briefing CoR executive Briefing
12. RESOURCES
The Project Manager will ensure that identified roles will be adequately resourced throughout the project
duration. Where required through circumstance, the Project Manager may request suitably trained and
qualified personnel (including a contracted resource) may be seconded to the project for as a temporary
placement pending engagement of a full time replacement.
To ensure the best opportunity for succession, a member of the project team from each level of
responsibility and nominated to undertake the training required to act in a temporary function at the next
highest level of authority.
13. LEGISLATION
Georgiou’s HSEQ department maintains links to current statutory documents (Acts, Regulations, and Codes
of Practice) in the Legal Obligations Directories, which are located on Georgiou’s Intranet (GENIE).
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Changes in legislation are monitored by the HSEQ Department and site management will be notified where
a change affects a site. The Project Manager will be responsible for communicating changes in accordance
with section 6. The HS Manager will ensure the change is reflected in this Management Plan and other
relevant plans and documents as applicable.
13.1 Referenced Legislation
Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW).
Heavy Vehicle (Fatigue Management) National Regulation.
Heavy Vehicle (General) National Regulation.
Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation.
Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation.
Road Traffic (Administration) Act 2008.
Road Traffic (Vehicles) Act 2012.
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14. APPENDICES / ATTACHMENTS
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14.1 Appendix 1 References – CoR Letter
NSW, QLD, Vic Evidence of Compliance with Chain of Responsibility Legislation Letter:
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14.2 Appendix 2 - Heavy Vehicle Inspection Checklist
Heavy Vehicle Inspection Checklist
Project:
Inspectors Name: Inspection Date:
Heavy Vehicle Company:
Subcontractors Name:
Suppliers Name:
Vehicle Mass and Dimensions Yes No Comments
Can the driver identify the weight of the vehicle?
Can the driver verify the mass of the load?
Does the delivery docket identify the mass of the load?
Does the mass of the load exceed the vehicle capacity?
If yes, stop work immediately until a solution is developed
Load restraint & security Yes No Comments
Is there any evidence the load has moved in transit?
Is the load restraint equipment being used suitable to safely retrain the load?
Are loose/small items stored in suitable containers or packaging?
Time Restrictions – Ask the driver; Yes No Comments
Was there a specific delivery time set for this load?
If yes, did this time allow you to safely deliver without undue stress or exceeding speed limits or driver hours?
If no, what timeframe would allow sufficient time for the delivery?
Standard Fatigue Management Yes No Comments
Can the driver advise how many hours they have worked for and if rest breaks have been taken as below?
If not, direct the driver to the lunch room for the required break
If no, what timeframe would allow sufficient time for the delivery?
Work Time Actual work time (after break) Required rest breaks
5.5 hrs 5.25 hrs 15 continuous minutes
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8 hrs 7.5 hrs 30 minutes in 15 min
continuous blocks
11 hrs 10 hrs 60 minutes in 15 min
continuous blocks
Basic Fatigue Management Yes No Comments
Can the driver advise how many hours they have worked for and if rest breaks have been taken as below?
If not, direct the driver to the lunch room for the required break
If no, what timeframe would allow sufficient time for the delivery?
Work Time Actual work time (after break) Required rest breaks
6.25 hrs 6 hrs 15 continuous minutes
9 hrs 8.5 hrs 30 minutes in 15 min
continuous blocks
12 hrs 11 hrs 60 minutes in 15 min
continuous blocks
Follow Up Yes No Comments
Based on the above are any further actions required?
Record in Beakon and contact driver’s employer to discuss non-compliance and required corrective action