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Logicor

Locality: Scoresby, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 0056 4426

Address: 35 Dalmore Drive 3179 Scoresby, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.logicor.net.au

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23.01.2022 SWQG Docking (Warehouse Operator) Facts: This quick guide outlines the key requirements for managers and operators to implement to ensure that docking is undertaken safely without risk to dock personnel and drivers.... Risk Awareness: Docking of rear load trucks and trailers at warehouse docks presents a number of risks including, the potential for roll away or drive away during loading/unloading. Safe Behaviour: ALWAYS Ensure you know and understand the site docking procedures; Ensure drivers report to the person/s in control of the dock before docking; Keep docks free of hazards and ensure: The dock and surrounding area is free of any obstructions, Pedestrian access is restricted, There is adequate space and the truck/trailer is compatible with the dock, There are no overhead obstructions such as awnings that may impact the vehicle during docking, and The dock leveller (where fitted) is retracted. Ensure trucks and trailers are secure at docks before loading or unloading. This should include: Ensuring drivers remove keys from the ignition and stay in a designated driver safety zone during loading/unloading, Engaging dock restraints where fitted and compatible with the truck/trailer, Using physical barriers, locks and/or chocks (mandatory if dock restraints are not used), Ensuring the dock indicator light (where fitted) is illuminated to indicate loading/unloading is taking place, and Setting the dock leveller (where fitted) and ensuring it is resting firmly on the truck/trailer bed. Ensure that trucks and trailers can depart the dock safely at the completion of loading/unloading; This should include: Ensuring the dock leveller is retracted, Ensure that the loading/unloading has been completed and workers and MHE are clear of the vehicle, Ensuring the truck/trailer doors are closed and secure, Ensuring the dock restraints (where fitted) are disengaged, Removing any locks, chocks and other physical barriers, and Switching dock lights (where fitted) to indicate that it is safe to depart. NEVER Begin work in/on a truck or trailer unless you are certain that it cannot move, Allow drivers to remain in the cabin of a truck while being loaded/unloaded, and Use pallets or other not for-purpose barriers to prevent trucks or trailers moving.

22.01.2022 Incidents & Truck Breakdowns Immediately report all injuries and incidents to your manager.... On road breakdowns can expose drivers to a number of hazards including other road users. ALWAYS Move your vehicle to the road shoulder, away from any crest, curve, steep slope or soft surface (where possible) Activate vehicle hazard lights Stay in your vehicle unless it is safe to exit, consider traffic, weather and lighting Wear high visibility clothing and safety footwear Apply park brakes and remove keys from the ignition before exiting your vehicle Set up warning triangles when safe to do so, and Call your manager for advice or assistance. NEVER Get, or let anyone under a vehicle where there is risk of it moving Repair a vehicle without authorisation, and Risk your safety in a hostile or robbery situation: comply with requests, raise alarm when safe.

19.01.2022 Heart Health Facts: Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) refers to all diseases and conditions involving the heart and blood vessels. It is a major cause of death, accounting for nearly 30% of all deaths in Australia. CVD includes Coronary Heart Disease, Stroke and Heart Failure.... Risk Awareness: If an immediate family member (parent or sibling) has had a heart attack, stent or by-pass surgery before the age of 60 years, you have a greater risk of developing heart disease. If a grandparent, aunt or uncle has had a heart attack, stent or by-pass surgery before the age of 50 years, you are also at risk of developing heart disease. Safe behaviour: DON’T smoke MANAGE your cholesterol, blood pressure and diabetes UNDERTAKE moderate, regular exercise (30minutes 5 days per week) ACHIEVE and maintain a healthy weight ENJOY a variety of nutritious food, and LOOK after your mental health.

18.01.2022 Toolbox Talk: Wildlife & Livestock on the Road Facts: Wildlife such as kangaroos, camels, wombats, and livestock including sheep and cattle in rural and unfenced remote areas increases the risk of drivers being involved in animal strikes.... As a driver it is always safer for you to keep a straight line to assist you maintain safe control of your vehicle or combination should a kangaroo, cow or other animal unexpectedly cross your path. Risk Awareness: Swerving to avoid wildlife or livestock on the road is extremely hazardous and may result in you losing control of your vehicle or combination. This can lead to your serious injury or worse or injury to other road users, damage to property and/or harm to the environment. Safe Behaviour: If wildlife or livestock unexpectedly crosses your path always put your safety and the safety of others first by maintaining a straight line and keeping safe control of your vehicle. Drivers: ALWAYS put your safety and the safety of other road users first DRIVE to conditions and obey speed limits ALWAYS wear your seat belt, and NEVER risk losing control of your vehicle by swerving to avoid an animal.

17.01.2022 Merging Traffic 2 Facts: Recently, a Linfox heavy vehicle driver travelling on the Pacific Highway went to merge right when his lane ended, only to find another B Double in the process of overtaking him. As a result, our driver, who was travelling at 98 km/h at the time, had to brake and slow his combination to avoid running out of road and avoid a collision. ... Fortunately, no one was injured in this incident. Risk Awareness: Leaving your merge until the left lane ends can place you in a position where you may run out of road, especially where another vehicle is either beside you or attempting to overtake you. Remember, where the road has painted line marking as shown above, the vehicle in the left lane (B) must give way to the vehicle in the right lane (A). Safe Behaviour: Drivers, plan ahead. As soon as you see road signage indicating LEFT LANE ENDS 500m, check your mirrors and when clear to do so, immediately indicate and merge into the right hand lane. Drivers: AVOID waiting until the left lane ends before commencing to merge right REGULARLY check your mirrors DRIVE in a defensive manner and leave yourself and out EXPECT the unexpected and always maintain safe following distances, and KEEP a look out for other drivers attempting to pass you.

15.01.2022 Use of Prescription and Pharmacy Medications. Facts: The use of some prescribed and pharmacy medications for the relief of ailments including cold and flu symptoms, pain relief etc, can adversely affect your mental alertness, physical coordination, impair your judgement or lead to a positive drug test result.... Risk Awareness: Adversely affected mental alertness, physical coordination and impaired judgement may increase your risk of being involved in a serious incident which may result in a serious injury or worse, or result in significant damage to property or the environment. Safe Behaviour: NEVER work when affected by drugs and alcohol. When being prescribed medication: ALWAYS disclose to your doctor the nature of your work; PRIOR to commencing work, notify your supervisor if you are taking any prescription or pharmacy medication which may affect your ability to work safely; YOUR supervisor may request you obtain a medical certificate verifying that you are fit for normal duties and not impaired whilst taking prescription or pharmacy medication. When choosing pharmacy or over-the-counter medication: YOU should always comply with the manufacturer’s directions and warnings; SEEK guidance from your pharmacist as to any potential side effects the medication may have on your ability to work safely; IF your pharmacist indicates the medication may affect your ability to work safely, ask for a safer alternative; AVOID medications that may result in a positive drug test result (see attached list), and WHERE doubt exists, always advise your supervisor before commencing work.

12.01.2022 Toolbox Talk: Transport Safety Card - Load Restraint Ensure loads are adequately restrained to prevent movement Use approved restraints suitable for the load... Ensure restraints are in good condition before use Ensure loads are adequately blocked and packed to prevent movement Check load restraints after rest breaks and after harsh braking Ensure tools and other equipment (chocks and load restraints) are secured for your journey, and Consider webbing straps as an alternative to chains (If chains must be used, use non-rebounding tensioners such and winch, ratchet or turnbuckle). Overload vehicle, trailers, containers or axles, and Move your vehicle if any part of your load is not securely restrained. See more

11.01.2022 Sharing The Road With Cyclists. Facts: Cyclists are among the most vulnerable of road users... Risk Awareness: Drivers must be aware that as they pass a cyclist the wind of the passing truck can affect the riding of the cyclist. At speeds greater than 60km/h, the wind from a heavy vehicle can suck a cyclist towards the trailer. Safe Behaviour: - PLAN ahead in your driving - RESPECT cyclists on the road. They have an equal right to be there - KEEP a minimum of 1.5 metres space when passing cyclists - ENSURE that you allow plenty of room between your vehicle and the cyclist when overtaking and returning to your lane - WATCH out for cyclists when you are turning. A cyclist may be beside you and planning to go straight ahead - LOOK to see if someone is riding in your path when backing out of your driveway - MAKE sure the area is clear when opening vehicle doors to exit after parallel parking - DON’T honk unnecessarily at cyclists. If you are too close, the noise itself can cause a cyclist to lose their bearings and create a hazardous situation for both of you, and - DON’T overtake cyclists on a blind bend.

09.01.2022 Driver Distraction The message is simple; when driving any vehicle or operating any equipment, it is critical to solely focus on the task at hand. ... Your life and the lives of others depend upon it. Taking your eyes off the road, even for a moment is tantamount to driving blind! At 100 km/h, you travel approximately 28 metres every second. As a result, taking your eyes off the road for even a few seconds can mean you’re driving blind for over 80 metres! Risk Awareness: The unintended consequence of driver distraction is serious injury or worse. Safe Behaviour: Drivers & MHE Operators, at all times whilst behind the wheel: CONCENTRATE on the road ahead and maintain safe control of your vehicle NEVER allow yourself to be distracted by mobile phones, other items, or activities STOP and safely park your vehicle before attending to any non-driving activity ALWAYS wear your seat belt MAINTAIN safe following distances, and When driving, JUST DRIVE!

08.01.2022 Safe Cornering Advisory speed signs are placed before curves, bends and crests. ... They indicate the recommended maximum speed in good driving conditions for the average car. When driving a heavy vehicle, drivers should reduce their speed by at least 10 km/h under the recommended limit to reduce their chance of losing control and rolling their vehicle. Safe Behaviour: To ensure your safety and the safety of other road users: ALWAYS drive to conditions and obey speed limits ALWAYS wear your seat belt ALWAYS reduce your speed by at least 10 km/h under posted advisory speed limit ALWAYS avoid all distractions, and NEVER drive tired or when affected by drugs or alcohol.

07.01.2022 Warehouse Safety Card - Housekeeping Clear away waste material (e.g. pallet fragments, wrapping, nails) Clear away load restraint equipment (eg pogo sticks, straps, ply wood)... Clean up spills if safe to do so and report immediately Return equipment to its storage location after use Keep walkways free of obstructions Ensure emergency exit doors are not obstructed, and Ensure fire extinguishers are readily accessible. Leave equipment where it can become a trip hazard Store or put items on stairs, platforms, aisles or walkways, and Walk past poor housekeeping.

06.01.2022 Fatigue - NEVER driver or operate equipment tired Facts: Fatigue is a superhuman state. It is a state of impairment that can trigger serious incidents.... The hours between midnight and 06:00, and to a lesser extent, between 14:00 and 16:00 are high risk times for fatigue. Risk Awareness: Quality sleep is the only way to eliminate fatigue. Safe Behaviour: ALWAYS: Break for 30 minutes after a maximum of 5 hours driving Break for 10 consecutive hours between shifts Get quality rest; most adults need at least 8 hours sleep daily Stop and rest if you feel tired Report medical conditions that may reduce your fitness for work Eat well and drink plenty of water, and Take planned rest breaks NEVER: Drive or operate equipment tired Ignore signs of tiredness such as yawning and poor concentration Work for more than 12 hours per shift or 6 consecutive days with approval, and Work during breaks.