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Agenda

 
Day One: 6th December 2011
8.30
Registration & networking refreshments
9.00
speed networking session

Get to know your peers right from the start in this relaxed and informal speed networking session. Bring your business cards!

9.20
Opening remarks from the Chair
Jill Lewis, NSW Manager, Australian Trucking Association
nAtionAL HeAVy VeHiCLe reGuLAtor
9.30
Keynote session: on the road to a single national Heavy Vehicle regulator
  • A progress update on the establishment of the National Regulator and subsequent Heavy Vehicle National Laws
  • Ensuring consistency in law enforcement across state lines once national laws are introduced
  • What impact will a national heavy vehicle regulation have on CoR legislation?
Richard Hancock, Project Director, National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
LeGisLAtiVe ConsiDerAtions
10.00
An overview of the nation-wide harmonisation of Work Health and safety regulations
  • An insight into the harmonisation process
  • Identifying the priority areas and key developments
  • Techniques for industry and individual businesses to prepare for the transition
Justine Ross, Branch Manager, Harmonisation and Legal Services, Safe Work Australia
10.30
Morning tea and networking break
10.50
An overview of the Cor laws and the subsequent requirements on industry
  • Adopting a risk-management approach to CoR
  • Examining the legal implications of non-compliance
Paul Thompson, Special Counsel, Sparke Helmore Lawyers
DetAiLeD soLutions – ACtiVeLy seeKinG AnD DeMonstrAtinG CoMPLiAnCe
11.20
Panel Discussion: What are the critical factors in achieving optimum compliance along the chain?
  • Does actively demonstrating CoR compliance equal a competitive advantage?
  • Reviewing business practices – Is it possible to apply simple and affordable solutions to guarantee compliance?
  • Developing a code of practice and utilising accreditation schemes
  • Recognising and strengthening weak links along the chain
  • Incorporating compliance in commercial arrangements
  • Utilising accreditation schemes and promoting clear workplace policies
  • The importance of monitoring and reviewing risk management processes
  • Accountability for dangerous work schedules
Jacquelene Brotherton, Transport Manager, Oxford Cold
Storage and Chair Transport sub-committee on CoR, Refrigerated Warehouse and Transport Association of Australia
Jason Watson, National Transport Manager, Big W
12.10
Lunch
1.10
Examining fleet safety solutions
  • Identifying the major challenges in keeping heavy vehicle fleets safe
  • Beyond compliance - Examples of innovative fleet safety initiatives
  • Fleet safety as an OH&S priority – The path to achieving a strong fleet safety culture in your organisation
  • Building the right framework to address fleet safety at a policy, work environment and driver-practice level
Russell White, Founder, driversafety.com.au and Fatality Free Friday
1.40
Case study: An insight into the automation of Cor processes at Cement Australia
Paul Caunt, National Compliance Manager, Cement Australia
Len Goold, Logistics Process & Planning Manager, Cement Australia
2.10
Case study: Electronic Work Diary standards pilot program
Shaun Owen, Managing Director, Transtech Driven
oFF-roAD PersPeCtiVes
2.40
The role of consignors and loaders in the prevention of truck roll over
Mike Robertson, Managing Director, Engistics
3.10
Case study: Off road Chain of responsibility compliance in action
  • Best management practices of off the road parties in the supply chain to ensure CoR compliance
  • Making sure drivers are scheduled correctly and legally
Jason Watson, National Transport Manager, Big W
3.40
Afternoon tea and networking break
Fitness to DriVe
4.00
Cross industry Perspective: Developing a fatigue-resistant workplace culture in the mining sector
  • What are the challenges in managing fatigue?
  • Creating a workplace culture which is responsive to fatigue as a risk to health and safety
  • Who is responsible?
Dr Trent Watson, Chief Executive Officer, Ethos Health
4.30
Interactive session: Hypothetical case study

Led by an expert facilitator, this session will allow delegates to test their Chain of Responsibility knowledge by applying theories and concepts discussed throughout the day to, what could potentially be, a real-life situation.

You will be invited to examine the chain of events that take place in this hypothetical case, where all parties in the chain of responsibility are found responsible for a breach - including schedulers, operators, drivers, consignees and senior management.

Facilitated by: Mike Robertson, Managing Director, Engistics
5.15
End of conference
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