by DRA | May 6, 2022 | safety
A swaying trailer or caravan is a sight easily recalled –it’s terrifying, and more so if you are driving the towing vehicle! This alert presents simple measures to avoid towing a swaying trailer. Trailer Sway Safety PDF
by DRA | May 6, 2022 | safety
Whilst driving downhill, some distance into the journey,and after roadwork sections,a DRA driver experienced significant side-to-side sway of the trailer being towed. When the vehicle stopped the trailer hitch was resting on the bumper and still connected by the...
by DRA | Dec 21, 2021 | safety
During a recent DRA activity, the driver experienced significant side-to-side sway in the trailer which resulted in a trailer becoming unhitched from the tow ball. This resulted in minor damage to the towing vehicle though fortunately the vehicle and trailer were...
by DRA | Dec 13, 2021 | safety
A recent incident in the agricultural sector resulted in the death of a worker and injury to two others. The workers were in the vicinity of a tree which was struck by lightning. Given that most parts of the country are into the storm or wet seasons, this a timely...
by DRA | Dec 13, 2021 | safety
With summer approaching, it’s timely to consider the risks of heat and ways to manage them. The significant risks associated with exposure to extreme heat was sadly made clear in a number of recent mining and exploration incidents where workers were injured or died...
by DRA | Oct 21, 2021 | safety
A recent incident during DRA activities is a timely reminder of the dangers of asbestos. The DRA team were conducting post-bushfire clean-up activities and chanced upon material suspected of containing asbestos in two areas adjacent to their worksites. This incident...
