INTRODUCTION
If you consign, pack, load or receive goods as part of your business, you could be held legally liable for breaches of The Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) even though you have no direct role in driving or operating a heavy vehicle. In addition, corporate entities, directors, partners and managers are accountable for the actions of people under their control. This is the Chain of Responsibility (COR).
The aim of COR is to make sure everyone in the supply chain shares equal responsibility for ensuring breaches of the HVNL do not occur. Under COR laws if you exercise (or have the capability of exercising) control or influence over any transport task, you are part of the supply chain and therefore have a responsibility to ensure the HVNL is complied with.
The law recognises that multiple parties may be responsible for offences committed by the drivers and operators of heavy vehicles. A person may be a party in the supply chain in more than one way. For example they may have duties as the employer, the operator and the consigner of goods.
Legal liability applies to all parties for their actions or inactions.
(source: www.nhvr.gov.au)
Watto Training offers a number of Chain of Responsibility training courses depending upon your needs.
Chain of Responsibility Awareness Training
$110 Incl. GST each (minimum of 4 people)
- Recognition: Certificate of Attendance
- Best Suited for: Frontline Staff and Supervisors
TLIF0001 Apply chain of responsibility legislation, regulations and workplace procedures
$200 No GST each (minimum of 4 people)
- Recognition: Statement of Attainment
- Best Suited for: Frontline Staff and Supervisors
TLIF0002 Administer chain of responsibility policies and procedures
$300 No GST each (minimum of 4 people)
- Recognition: Statement of Attainment
- Best Suited for: Supervisors & Managers
TLIF0003 Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure chain of responsibility compliance
$300 No GST each (minimum of 4 people)
- Recognition: Statement of Attainment
- Best Suited for: Senior Management & Directors