❓ Hon Jim Scott asks about a review of truck driver fatigue regulations, specifically for two-up operations. Hon Nick Griffiths confirms a review is underway due to unintended outcomes from the existing regulations, but livestock regulations are not currently being reviewed.
AnsweredQoN 1421Legislative Council
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(1) Has the minister or the department been asked to re-examine truck driver fatigue regulations or codes relating to two-up or two-driver vehicles? (2) Is the department carrying out or about to carry out a review? (3) If so - (a) why are the codes and/or regulations being reviewed so soon after they have been introduced; and (b) will the livestock codes or regulations be reviewed at the same time? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS
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(1) Yes. (2) The tripartite WorkSafe Western Australia Commission is carrying out a review of the fatigue regulations only in regard to two-up or two-driver operations. Submissions to the draft code of practice are currently being considered. (3) (a) The road freight industry has actively promoted and applied the new regulations pertaining to fatigue management for commercial vehicle drivers. Since the new regulations have come into effect, a particular issue has arisen with respect to the application of the existing operating standard for two-up operations, the application of which would result in an unintended outcome. Proposed changes will result in an improved safety outcome. (b) No further changes to the regulations are planned at this point in time. The livestock industry has made a submission on the draft code of practice. Its input will be considered by the tripartite WorkSafe Western Australia Commission.
(2) Is the department carrying out or about to carry out a review? (3) If so - (a) why are the codes and/or regulations being reviewed so soon after they have been introduced; and (b) will the livestock codes or regulations be reviewed at the same time? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: (1) Yes. (2) The tripartite WorkSafe Western Australia Commission is carrying out a review of the fatigue regulations only in regard to two-up or two-driver operations. Submissions to the draft code of practice are currently being considered. (3) (a) The road freight industry has actively promoted and applied the new regulations pertaining to fatigue management for commercial vehicle drivers. Since the new regulations have come into effect, a particular issue has arisen with respect to the application of the existing operating standard for two-up operations, the application of which would result in an unintended outcome. Proposed changes will result in an improved safety outcome. (b) No further changes to the regulations are planned at this point in time. The livestock industry has made a submission on the draft code of practice. Its input will be considered by the tripartite WorkSafe Western Australia Commission.
(3) If so - (a) why are the codes and/or regulations being reviewed so soon after they have been introduced; and (b) will the livestock codes or regulations be reviewed at the same time? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: (1) Yes. (2) The tripartite WorkSafe Western Australia Commission is carrying out a review of the fatigue regulations only in regard to two-up or two-driver operations. Submissions to the draft code of practice are currently being considered. (3) (a) The road freight industry has actively promoted and applied the new regulations pertaining to fatigue management for commercial vehicle drivers. Since the new regulations have come into effect, a particular issue has arisen with respect to the application of the existing operating standard for two-up operations, the application of which would result in an unintended outcome. Proposed changes will result in an improved safety outcome. (b) No further changes to the regulations are planned at this point in time. The livestock industry has made a submission on the draft code of practice. Its input will be considered by the tripartite WorkSafe Western Australia Commission.
(b) will the livestock codes or regulations be reviewed at the same time?
(1) Yes. (2) The tripartite WorkSafe Western Australia Commission is carrying out a review of the fatigue regulations only in regard to two-up or two-driver operations. Submissions to the draft code of practice are currently being considered. (3) (a) The road freight industry has actively promoted and applied the new regulations pertaining to fatigue management for commercial vehicle drivers. Since the new regulations have come into effect, a particular issue has arisen with respect to the application of the existing operating standard for two-up operations, the application of which would result in an unintended outcome. Proposed changes will result in an improved safety outcome. (b) No further changes to the regulations are planned at this point in time. The livestock industry has made a submission on the draft code of practice. Its input will be considered by the tripartite WorkSafe Western Australia Commission.
(2) The tripartite WorkSafe Western Australia Commission is carrying out a review of the fatigue regulations only in regard to two-up or two-driver operations. Submissions to the draft code of practice are currently being considered. (3) (a) The road freight industry has actively promoted and applied the new regulations pertaining to fatigue management for commercial vehicle drivers. Since the new regulations have come into effect, a particular issue has arisen with respect to the application of the existing operating standard for two-up operations, the application of which would result in an unintended outcome. Proposed changes will result in an improved safety outcome. (b) No further changes to the regulations are planned at this point in time. The livestock industry has made a submission on the draft code of practice. Its input will be considered by the tripartite WorkSafe Western Australia Commission.
(3) (a) The road freight industry has actively promoted and applied the new regulations pertaining to fatigue management for commercial vehicle drivers. Since the new regulations have come into effect, a particular issue has arisen with respect to the application of the existing operating standard for two-up operations, the application of which would result in an unintended outcome. Proposed changes will result in an improved safety outcome. (b) No further changes to the regulations are planned at this point in time. The livestock industry has made a submission on the draft code of practice. Its input will be considered by the tripartite WorkSafe Western Australia Commission.
(2) Is the department carrying out or about to carry out a review? (3) If so - (a) why are the codes and/or regulations being reviewed so soon after they have been introduced; and (b) will the livestock codes or regulations be reviewed at the same time? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: (1) Yes. (2) The tripartite WorkSafe Western Australia Commission is carrying out a review of the fatigue regulations only in regard to two-up or two-driver operations. Submissions to the draft code of practice are currently being considered. (3) (a) The road freight industry has actively promoted and applied the new regulations pertaining to fatigue management for commercial vehicle drivers. Since the new regulations have come into effect, a particular issue has arisen with respect to the application of the existing operating standard for two-up operations, the application of which would result in an unintended outcome. Proposed changes will result in an improved safety outcome. (b) No further changes to the regulations are planned at this point in time. The livestock industry has made a submission on the draft code of practice. Its input will be considered by the tripartite WorkSafe Western Australia Commission.
(3) If so - (a) why are the codes and/or regulations being reviewed so soon after they have been introduced; and (b) will the livestock codes or regulations be reviewed at the same time? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: (1) Yes. (2) The tripartite WorkSafe Western Australia Commission is carrying out a review of the fatigue regulations only in regard to two-up or two-driver operations. Submissions to the draft code of practice are currently being considered. (3) (a) The road freight industry has actively promoted and applied the new regulations pertaining to fatigue management for commercial vehicle drivers. Since the new regulations have come into effect, a particular issue has arisen with respect to the application of the existing operating standard for two-up operations, the application of which would result in an unintended outcome. Proposed changes will result in an improved safety outcome. (b) No further changes to the regulations are planned at this point in time. The livestock industry has made a submission on the draft code of practice. Its input will be considered by the tripartite WorkSafe Western Australia Commission.
(b) will the livestock codes or regulations be reviewed at the same time?
(1) Yes. (2) The tripartite WorkSafe Western Australia Commission is carrying out a review of the fatigue regulations only in regard to two-up or two-driver operations. Submissions to the draft code of practice are currently being considered. (3) (a) The road freight industry has actively promoted and applied the new regulations pertaining to fatigue management for commercial vehicle drivers. Since the new regulations have come into effect, a particular issue has arisen with respect to the application of the existing operating standard for two-up operations, the application of which would result in an unintended outcome. Proposed changes will result in an improved safety outcome. (b) No further changes to the regulations are planned at this point in time. The livestock industry has made a submission on the draft code of practice. Its input will be considered by the tripartite WorkSafe Western Australia Commission.
(2) The tripartite WorkSafe Western Australia Commission is carrying out a review of the fatigue regulations only in regard to two-up or two-driver operations. Submissions to the draft code of practice are currently being considered. (3) (a) The road freight industry has actively promoted and applied the new regulations pertaining to fatigue management for commercial vehicle drivers. Since the new regulations have come into effect, a particular issue has arisen with respect to the application of the existing operating standard for two-up operations, the application of which would result in an unintended outcome. Proposed changes will result in an improved safety outcome. (b) No further changes to the regulations are planned at this point in time. The livestock industry has made a submission on the draft code of practice. Its input will be considered by the tripartite WorkSafe Western Australia Commission.
(3) (a) The road freight industry has actively promoted and applied the new regulations pertaining to fatigue management for commercial vehicle drivers. Since the new regulations have come into effect, a particular issue has arisen with respect to the application of the existing operating standard for two-up operations, the application of which would result in an unintended outcome. Proposed changes will result in an improved safety outcome. (b) No further changes to the regulations are planned at this point in time. The livestock industry has made a submission on the draft code of practice. Its input will be considered by the tripartite WorkSafe Western Australia Commission.
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