❓ Hon Ken Travers questions the Minister for Transport regarding PTA bus drivers working more than six consecutive days and whether this meets occupational health and safety standards. The Minister confirms compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
AnsweredQoN 3561Legislative Council
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(1) Can the Minister confirm that drivers employed by the operators of Public Transport Authority (PTA) bus services are working more than six days without a day off?
(2) Does this meet the PTA standards for Occupational Health and Safety?
(3) How many continuous days can a driver work before the PTA considers it unacceptable?
(2) Does this meet the PTA standards for Occupational Health and Safety?
(3) How many continuous days can a driver work before the PTA considers it unacceptable?
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Answered
13 April 2011
Responded by
Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
29 days
The Public Transport Authority
advises:
(1) In some circumstances drivers may chooses to work voluntary overtime.
(2) Yes
(3) WorkSafe has audited Transperth contractors with regard to this matter and found that they all comply with the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and that the fatigue management systems used are appropriate for these operations.
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advises:
(1) In some circumstances drivers may chooses to work voluntary overtime.
(2) Yes
(3) WorkSafe has audited Transperth contractors with regard to this matter and found that they all comply with the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and that the fatigue management systems used are appropriate for these operations.
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