Bulk Tanker Day saw over 250 leading suppliers, manufacturers and key regulators come together to discuss tanker safety issues in Melbourne this week.
Running for the sixth year, Bulk Tanker Day gave guests a chance to see the latest in braking systems, technology, maintenance demonstrations and training exercises all focused on improving bulk tanker safety, productivity and compliance.
“Bulk Tanker Day is really an opportunity to get the operators, regulators and the manufacturers in the one room as a community,” Rob Perkins, Executive Director of National Bulk Transport Association, told CRTNews. “We all share the same common goal of keeping people safe on the road and events like this give us a chance to discuss how we can best work together to make that happen.”
Attendees had the opportunity to hear critical-maintenance advice from industry leaders in a number of panel discussions that were held throughout the day.
Representatives from several key industry Government bodies attended the event, including Richard Bell from VicRoads, Paul Retter from the National Transport Commission and Rob McNeil from Fire and Rescue NSW.
Bulk Tanker Day also featured product demonstrations from leading manufacturers including Knorr Bremse, BPW Transpec, Wabco, Jost, Bartlett Equipment and SAF-Holland.
“It’s a great chance for us to speak directly to so many people who represent different aspects of the industry,” said Shaun Ramadan, Marketing Coordinator at SAF-Holland. “Being at the forefront of safety and maintenance is something we pride ourselves on, and events such as this allow us to improve transparency by speaking face-to-face with the people who use our products.”
SAF-Holland showcased its dash mounted electronic locking indicator and fifth wheel extended handle option designed to enhance OH&S by reducing the risk of back injuries.
Perkins said in addition to hearing valuable advice from experts in their fields, an outdoor incident management exercise was a highlight of the day.
“It’s not often that anyone gets the chance to practice the right way to respond in the event of an accident,” said Perkins. “These sessions give people an opportunity to gain practical knowledge so they’re not finding themselves arriving on a scene ill-equipped.”
The National Bulk Tankers Association (NBTA) and the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authority Council co-hosted the event, which was held at Sandown Racecourse as part of TruckWeek 2014.
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