Hire and Rental News - February 2019

INDUSTRIAL POWER BATTERIES AND CHARGERS FOR // 1300 769 282 // rjbatt.com.au • Scissor Lifts • Material Handling • Machinery • Floor Machines • Road Signage • Vehicles HEAVYDUTY hire & rental Ad 2018 final.indd 1 13/04/2018 12:26:20 PM Review of NHVAS Business Rules and Standards The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is consulting on proposed changes to the NHVAS Business Rules and Standards which will include refinements to reduce red tape and create a more seamless transaction for scheme participants. S ome of the key reforms proposed for NHVAS include: • requirements for crash and incident reporting of major and significant events; • a register of infringements and defects notices received; • fit and proper person requirements as part of the assessment criteria; • Standard 1 of maintenance strengthened to now include tow couplings and drawbars. The NHVAS Business Rules and Standards are periodically revised to reflect changes in the NHVAS, new requirements and consultation with users and consultation closes 31 March 2019. On 1 October 2018, CoR laws were changed to align more closely with workplace health and safety provisions. These changes mean every party in the heavy vehicle transport supply chain has a duty to ensure the safety of their transport activities. Historically the NHVAS Business Rules and Standards have been written in a way that meets with quality management system methodology. With operators having to address the risks that they have control and influence over, they will need to employ systems that align with a risk management approach. The introduction and implementation of risk management practices into the NHVAS Business Rules and Standards will see operators adopt an approach to business similar to the Safety Management Systems (SMS) ideology that will help meet some of their CoR obligations. The NHVR will hold a number of information sessions in February– March 2019. These sessions will provide further opportunity to discuss the changes and provide your feedback to the Accreditation team. n A draft of the new Business Rules and Standards as well as supporting documents, feedback form and information sessions can be found at: www.nhvr.gov.au/nhvas-review The Wiring Rules now in effect Mandatory changes to electrical safety measures, also known as AS3000 or The Wiring Rules, came into effect on 1 January, 2019. The Wiring Rules are mandatory in all states and bring a series of changes to electrical requirements to improve wiring across the country. A six month transition period began on 26 June 2018 to allow electrical contractors and workers to access AS/NZS 3000:2018 Wiring Rules and gain a clear understanding of the changes to electrical installation requirements. Electrical installation work carried out after 1 January 2019 will need to comply or enforcement action, such as notices or fines, will be issued. n Visit: www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/ electricalsafety The Wiring Rules (AS/NZS 3000:2018) can be purchased at SAI Global. HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS FEBRUARY 2019 P13 INDUSTRY NEWS