Chain of Responsibility 

Buffalo Freight Management Pty Ltd - Chain of Responsibility Manual - Suppliers Edition (CoR V7.5)

Content:

1. WHS Policy:
Committed to a safe and healthy work environment, aiming to eliminate workplace injuries and illnesses.
Objectives include hazard identification, safe work practices, and continuous improvement in WHS performance.

2. Consultation Policy:
Focuses on meaningful consultation for health and safety decisions, ensuring workers' input is considered.

3. Code of Conduct Policy:
Sets out behavior standards based on values like respect, honesty, and integrity. o Covers areas like attendance, dress code, personal behaviour, and use of company resources.

4. Fatigue Management Policy:
It aims to prevent drivers from operating vehicles while impaired by fatigue. o Outlines responsibilities for various roles in managing fatigue risks.

5. BFM & AFM Summary:
Describes Basic Fatigue Management (BFM) and Advanced Fatigue Management (AFM) options under the National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS).

6. Conduct Investigation Report:
Template for documenting investigations into allegations of misconduct.

7. Toolbox Talk - Chain of Responsibility:
Information session on the Heavy Vehicle National Law, emphasising shared responsibilities in the chain of responsibility.

8. CoR Training and Communication Procedure:
Details how to identify training needs and communicate CoR responsibilities to relevant parties.

9. Dock Safe Work Method Statement/Procedure:
Focuses on safety during loading and unloading at docks, including risk identification and control measures.

10. Drug & Alcohol Policy:
Zero tolerance for illegal drugs, with strict guidelines on alcohol consumption to maintain safety.

11. Incident Report Form
Form for documenting workplace incidents or near-misses.

12. Load Management Policy:
Ensures vehicles are loaded safely and within legal mass and dimension limits.

13. Speed Management Policy:
Prohibits practices that encourage or reward speeding, emphasising compliance with speed limits.

14. Pre-Start Checklist - Vehicles:
Daily vehicle inspection checklist to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.

15. Vehicle Standards and Maintenance Procedure:
Systematic approach to vehicle maintenance to minimise risks associated with vehicle operation.

16. Supplier Check List:
Ensures suppliers comply with the necessary documentation, insurance, and operational procedures.

17. Supplier Declaration:
Commitment from suppliers to adhere to the outlined policies and procedures.

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