About this course
This module provides an in-depth understanding of the Chain of Responsibility (CoR) concept within the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL). It covers the purpose and features of CoR, who has been identified as a party within the chain and identify CoR breaches and penalties related to the breaches.
It will also teach you the fundamentals of Safety Management Systems and how obligations of CoR require safety systems to be in place within a business.
This module has been developed for anyone that has the potential to control or influence a heavy vehicle transport activity, as they are likely to be named a party in the Chain of Responsibility.
Course Learning Outcomes
After completion of this course you should be able to:
- Explain the purpose and features of the Chain of Responsibility legislation.
- Identify who under Chain of Responsibility laws can be held responsible.
- Identify legislative requirements, breaches and penalties.
- Understand the concept of “Reasonably Practicable”.
- Understand the obligations under the HVNL of speed, fatigue, mass & dimension, load restraint and vehicle standards & maintenance.
- Identify and report Chain of Responsibility Breaches.
- Understand Safety Risk Management processes.
- Understand roles and responsibilities in each stage of the Supply Chain.
