Tackling log truck safety
From the Autumn 2008 edition of Bush Telegraph Magazine.
Forests NSW has appointed Andrew Nicholls to the position of log truck safety manager for a six-month period following a series of log truck incidents.
His appointment follows on from the establishment of a Truck Safety Implementation Team led by Forests NSW regional manager, Bob Germantse.
The team will investigate and recommend initiatives to improve the safety performance and perception of the heavy haulage industry across Forests NSW State-wide operations.
Andrew, a forester and formerly a road manager and safety officer, will coordinate and implement the team’s recommendations.
He said a big part of his role would be in working with all heavy vehicle operators to help the entire forestry sector realise the very slim margins for error faced by truck drivers. “In particular, I will be working to change habits and introduce a few simple checks to greatly improve truck driver safety,” Andrew said.
Sarah Chester - Public Affairs & Media, Albury
