www.dickensontrans.com.au

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Making Safety A Stronger Priority

Presented by Tracie Dickenson

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Family owned and operated

Started as an owner operator in 1988

Formed Daryl Dickenson Transport in 2001

Currently We Employ- 50 workers and have 30 vehicles

Predominately steel carrierso Warehousing and distribution

o Breakbulk and Container Cartageo Local, Intrastate and Interstate

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Increased awareness of employer responsibilities

WHSQ small business advisor

Appointed a safety and compliance officer

Involved the workers

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You are not alone!o Light bulb moment

Getting involvedo WHSQ Transport Safety Network Meetings

o Joining associations

Sharing knowledge and networking

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Getting employees’ buy-in

◦ Communication

◦ Understanding

◦ Input and involvement

Inductions

o Drivers’ handbook

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• Educational tool not a punishmento Monitoringo Training

• Driver resistanceo Big Brother o Driver Concernso Job Securityo Attitude

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Safety concerns with leaver dogs

Consulted drivers on alternatives

Customer awareness

Training

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Communication

Buddy driving

Retraining

Re-induction

Flexibility

Work life balance

Taking an interest

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Improved safety outcomes

Better reputation

Employer of choice

Bottom line savings

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Networking and accessing information

Take your employees with you

Communication is key

Continuous improvement

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Safety is a journey not a destination

Improving safety vs business growth

Resources are readily available

Everyone must be on-board

Plan a staged implementation

Be prepared to stay the course

Mental health and Well Being

Introduction of Electronic Work Diary

Thank you!

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