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Chain of Responsibility
For many organizations, Chain of Responsibility (CoR) requirements outlined in the National Heavy Vehicle Laws (NHVL) are seen as a compliance activity and burden. The fear of prosecution, reputational damage and compliance breaches often creates a knee-jerk reaction that is often unsustainable. What if heavy vehicle compliance could be harnessed to build a high-performance culture and commercial opportunities?
Compliance vs Culture
In November 2022, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) published a prosecution of three directors for primary duty offenses. This is a common reminder of why legal compliance is important. This fear of compliance does not always need to be the primary concern. Round 8 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI) to fund new project to deliver a safer heavy vehicle was recently launched. The Australian Government has committed over $4 million towards Round 8 of the HVSI. Submissions are now open and close on 5pm AEST Monday 20 February 2023.
For more information on the HVSI program, including the submission process and eligibility, visit www.nhvr.gov.au/hvsi
Due Diligence
To go beyond basic legal compliance, consider the capabilities needed to enable effective leadership and a high-performance culture. The table below compares low and high-maturity mindsets when fulfilling your Director & Officer NHVL due diligence obligations.
To understand more, refer to the IQA Chain of Responsibility Online Webinar scheduled for 30 March 2023.
About the Author
Mark Wright is a trusted risk, health and safety professional with a career working in senior leadership positions, non-executive director board roles and work in over 15 countries.
Mark is the Managing Director of FEFO Consulting and Health and Safety Index with partners and clients in Australia, New Zealand, UK, Europe, and Americas. He has a genuine interest in sharing learning and helping organizations make effective choices with data-led insights.
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