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Joint operation reveals safety issues and exploitation of migrant workers

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There were 38 defect notices issued throughout the operation, three of which were classified as major. Image: NHVR A joint two-day blitz in South Australia has revealed a raft of concerning safety issues and the exploitation of migrant workers, said the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). The NHVR teamed with South Australia Police, the Australian Border Force (ABF) and SafeWork SA for Operation Vigilant at the Monteith Checking Stations wi…

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Power Torque Magazine

NHVR, SA Police and Border Force tackle heavy vehicle safety issues - PowerTorque

Image: Prime Creative MediaA joint operation between the NHVR, SA Police, Australian Border Force (ABF) and SafeWork SA last month uncovered a number of major heavy vehicle safety issues including faulty brakes, steering issues and exploitation of migrant workers. NHVR chief operations officer Paul Salvati says more than half of all heavy vehicle stopped as part of Operation […] NHVR, SA Police and Border Force tackle heavy vehicle safety issues…

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Operation Vigilant uncovers non-compliance in Australia - Global Trailer

Road train with livestock trailers. Image: Luca/stock.adobe.comA multi-agency initiative reported heavy vehicle defects and exploitation of migrant workers in South Australia last month. The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), South Australia (SA) Police, the Australian Border Force (ABF) and SafeWork SA teamed up for this operation. NHVR Chief Operations Officer, Paul Salvati, said more than half of all heavy vehicles stopped by the NHVR a…

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Agencies join forces for heavy vehicle crackdown in South Australia - Prime Mover Magazine

Image: abu/stock.adobe.com A major multi-agency operation has tackled heavy vehicle safety issues in South Australia. The joint operation between the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), South Australia (SA) Police, the Australian Border Force (ABF) and SafeWork SA last month uncovered a raft of concerning safety issues including faulty brakes, steering issues and exploitation of migrant workers. NHVR […] The post Agencies join forces for he…

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