In brief - How will your business control, eliminate or
minimise its transport risks in light of HVNL
amendments?
Chain of Responsibility (CoR) has been enhanced with the
amendments to the Heavy Vehicle National Laws (HVNL) to implement a
risk-based safety management system and compliance framework, which
commenced on the 1 October 2018.
The amendments impose a proactive primary duty of care on all
parties who have control or influence over the transportation of
goods in a supply chain where the transportation of goods by heavy
vehicles (i.e. over 4.5 tonne GVM or ATM) play a part. The CoR
includes persons at all stages of the supply chain, from operators
and packers, to employers, contractors and executive officers.
