The Safe Load Program (SLP) isn’t something most truck drivers think about until it’s too late. You’re pulling a load across NSW, the restraint fails, cargo spills onto the M5 motorway, and suddenly you’re facing an infringement notice, a compliance investigation, and the question: “Did I secure that load properly?” In NSW, load restraint compliance...Read More
In NSW transport, “Chain of Responsibility” isn’t just a legal term — it’s a system that holds everyone involved in moving freight accountable for safety. If you’re a truck driver, operator, scheduler, or anyone involved in logistics, understanding your CoR obligations could mean the difference between a safe operation and a serious fine. Kells Safety...Read More
If you’re a consignor, freight forwarder, logistics coordinator, or warehouse manager shipping dangerous goods by road in NSW, you are responsible for preparing that shipment according to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. “Preparing” doesn’t mean just loading boxes on a truck — it means classifying the substance, determining if it requires a placard, completing...Read More
If you schedule drivers, you are legally responsible for their fatigue. Under Chain of Responsibility (CoR) law, transport schedulers in NSW carry the same legal exposure as the drivers themselves — and in some cases, more. Pressure to meet delivery windows, unrealistic run times, and inadequate rest gaps are all fatigue-related breaches that can land...Read More
Load restraint failures cause deaths and serious injuries on NSW roads every year. The NSW Safe Load Program (SLP) exists to fix that — providing standardised training for anyone involved in loading, unloading or restraining freight on heavy vehicles. If your drivers or logistics workers are loading freight, this training is directly relevant to their...Read More
In the transport and logistics industry, safety isn’t just a requirement — it’s part of daily operations. Whether you’re working in freight handling, warehousing, or driving, understanding workplace health and safety procedures is critical. This is where the Blue Card Course comes in. Despite the name, many people confuse this course with other industries. In...Read More
