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Don’t make pour decisions: Why the Wine Code is a good vintage
The introduction of the Wine Industry Code of Practice (Wine Code) marks a pivotal moment for businesses in the wine supply chain. But it’s just part of a broader shift in the transport and logistics landscape, as more and more industry specific codes of practice are developed to provide clarity, ensure consistency and reduce risks.
CoR on tour: CoRsafe takes part in safe container loading seminars across Australia
CoRsafe hit the road as part of the Safe Container Loading & Transport Practices Seminar series, hosted by Container Transport Alliance Australia (CTAA), to discuss best practices in container logistics.
Understanding Registered Industry Codes of Practice: What they are and how to use them
Registered Industry Codes of Practice translate complex legal requirements into practical guidance. Here’s how businesses operating under the Heavy Vehicle National Law can use these codes effectively.
What does ‘supply chain’ mean, anyway?
Understand the complexities of supply chains and how they relate to Chain of Responsibility (CoR) laws in Australia. Learn about your business' roles in the supply chain and the responsibilities that come with them.
Australian Guide to Help Combat Product Loss in Container Shipping and Improve International Supply Chain Safety
A guide designed to help overseas suppliers safely pack containers has been released, with figures showing around 50 per cent of incidents while shipping freight in containers is caused by poor or incorrect packing.
The CoRsafe Audit Experience
Learn what to expect during your CoRsafe audit, from the audit day process to how non-conformances are handled. Strengthen your compliance, safety and efficiency with this powerful improvement tool.
Preparing for a CoRsafe Audit
Chain of Responsibility (CoR) legislation places obligations on all parties in the road transport supply chain (such as consignors, loaders, schedulers and executives) to ensure the safe operation of heavy vehicles. An ideal way to ensure these obligations are being properly managed is through an independent onsite audit.
The livestock Effluent Code explained
If livestock is a part of your business, you need to know the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) effluent transport code. Here’s our guide.
3 Chain of Responsibility traps importers need to know
What traps can consignors avoid to stay a step ahead on their CoR risks when it comes to importing and shipping goods?
WATCH: CoRsafe’s experts unpack the legal aftermath of the Eastern Freeway tragedy for Australia’s transport executives
The legal outcomes of the Eastern Freeway tragedy should have the transport industry’s attention - especially its leaders.
Webinar | Beyond Compliance
Explore safety excellence in our webinar, "Beyond Compliance," with NHVR's Executive Director, Raymond Hassall, and Radaro's MD, Brenton Gill. Join us for a concise yet comprehensive discussion on excelling in safety and meeting customer standards.
Webinar | Walking The Talk
This webinar explores what demonstrating good Chain of Responsibility (CoR) management looks like. With a focus on case studies, you’ll gain practical insights from real-world examples, examining recent NHVR prosecutions to understand what constitutes effective CoR practice.
5 Steps to Motivate Your Small Supply Chain Parties
Motivating smaller supply chain parties to prioritise CoR obligations can be challenging. Change & Culture Expert, Kelly McLuckie, gives us her top five tips to help foster engagement and ensure compliance within your supply chain.
Prosecution Spotlight - Timber Consignor Fined $75,000 Following Rollover
In a recent interview with industry expert Nathan Cecil, important insights were shared regarding the recent court decision that found a consignor of timber goods guilty of safety duties offences under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).
CoR Basics - Should they be a part of your Supply Chain?
Learn some tips from our Client Services Manager, Abby, on how to determine if a company should be part of your supply chain.
Regulatory Advice - Heavy Vehicle Safety Technology & Telematics
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) have released two advices relating to heavy vehicle safety. The advices provide insights on the use of safety technology and telematics and managing the risk of unladen trailers. Click here to read more about how the safe management of transport activities assists in meeting primary duty obligations on the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).
CoR culture matters
Culture elevates CoR away from the existence of systems and documents (work imagined) and into the practical and observable actions (work being done) by the whole supply chain – making it real and effective. Read more about what is good culture and access resources to help you embed CoR into your business.
Operating in the Agricultural Sector
Are you involved in the farming and primary producer sector? The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has issued two advices that highlight you most likely carry a Chain of Responsibility primary duty under the Heavy Vehicle National Law. Click the link below to find out more information to manage this duty.
Non-Compliant Heavy Vehicles entering your premises
How are you managing non-compliant heavy vehicles entering your premises? The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has issued an advice that highlights how CoR parties, and their Executives remain a CoR party even when their transport activities are contracted or subcontractors. Click the link below to find out more information to understand your obligation to eliminate or minimise public risks.