Chain of Responsibility Desktop Audits
Zenergy recognises various Principal Contractors requirements assurance that their Contractors Transport Safety Management System meets their responsibilities under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).
Zenergy conducts independent audits of their Management System documentation for management of transport safety including Chain of Responsibility (CoR) provision to ensure meets their responsibilities under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL)
BACKGROUND
The Chain of Responsibility (CoR) aims to ensure that every party involved in the supply chain shares both equal and joint responsibility for the safe execution of transport activities. Its purpose is to prevent breaches of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), whether those breaches occur through direct actions or omissions. Under CoR legislation, any individual or entity that exercises, or has the ability to exercise, direct or indirect control or influence over any transport activity is considered part of the CoR. This inclusion means that all such parties have a duty to guarantee safety and maintain compliance with the HVNL.
SCOPE OF WORKS
Conduct a Chain of Responsibility Independent Audit/Review of the company Transport Safety Management System documentation for management of transport safety including Chain of Responsibility (CoR) provision under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).
METHODOLOGY
Desktop Independent Audit/Review
The company’s Chain of Responsibility (CoR) Management System for management of transport safety documentation and procedures shall be submitted, and a desktop independent audit/review shall be conducted in compliance to the company’s responsibilities under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).
Independent Audit/Review Report
A detailed Audit Review Report shall be developed outlining the results of the evaluation, including highlights, notable observations, and pertinent recommendations, areas of improvement and corrective action.
Certificate
Zenergy shall issue a Certificate for the company as the Transport Safety Management System documentation provided has been assessed as meeting the requirements of Chain of Responsibility (CoR) provision under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL). Note: The Certificate is valid for 2 years and is also valid for other Contractors including CPB and John Holland as they will ask for the same on other projects.
