Safety

Our safety mantra guides everything we do.

You see it in the way we hire and train our people, in our regular capital replacement program and in our painstaking safety and health procedures.
We also apply the same high standards across the company to both employees and contractors. So whether we are transporting acid in the Top End or carting coal in Port Kembla, you’ll receive the same consistent performance from us.

Comprehensive training
New drivers undergo a six-week driver training program led by our full-time driver trainer and update their skills on an ongoing basis. Drivers also undergo stringent medical, psychometric and drug and alcohol testing. 

Quality equipment
We use only best vehicles and replace our fleet regularly to ensure optimal performance. We also use the highest quality protective gear, including Goretex chemical splash-resistant suits.

Constant monitoring
A network of safety and health committees gather at monthly meetings to act on safety issues as they arise. The system is overseen by our national Safety Committee and full-time Safety, Health and Environment Manager.
Emergency response

Located across the country, our Emergency Response Vehicles provide trained staff with specialised equipment in the event that a spill does occur. Emergencies can be called in through our national emergency response number: 1800 190 900.


Face to Face
Jennifer Norris,
Safety, Health and Environment Manager

‘While we are spread around the country, there’s a sense of common values across the organisation.

We share a commitment to doing things safely – it’s that sense of wanting to do the right thing.’


Safety Statistics
Download this PDF to find out more about our detailed safety statistics.

Systems and Procedures
Regular compliance checks, risk assessments and operating manuals all help us maintain the levels of safety we are renowned for. We are also accredited by the two relevant industry bodies, PACIA (for Chemtrans) and Trucksafe (for Bulktrans).

Our procedures are also constantly updated as we develop new solutions to make transport safer, from our fatigue management training system to the automatic load covers on our bulk tipping fleet which help to reduce injuries from falls.

Download this PDF to find out more about our systems and procedures.

Training
Download this PDF for information on our training procedures: